Vice President Marketing

Wayne-Sanderson Farms; United States; Remote; USD 250,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms, a leading US poultry producer, seeks a visionary Vice President of Marketing to drive growth, portfolio strategy, and brand strength across a large-scale enterprise. You’ll lead Brand Management, Product & Category Management, Insights, Communications, and R&D/Culinary Innovation, partnering with Operations and Supply Chain.

The role requires 15+ years of marketing leadership in food manufacturing or related sectors, with a proven ability to translate market insights into

Qualifications

• Senior marketing/leadership experience in food manufacturing, protein, or CPG.
• Track record of driving profitable growth and value-added innovation.
• Experience navigating complex, matrixed organizations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Marketing strategy

Category management

Portfolio optimization

P&L management

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Vice President of Marketing Enterprise Commercial Leadership | Transforming Growth Across a $10B Food & Protein Business The Opportunity Wayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking an accomplished and visionary marketing executive to serve as Vice President of Marketing, reporting directly to the Chief Commercial & Supply Chain Officer. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the commercial future of one of the nation\'s largest vertically integrated food companies. As a key member of the enterprise leadership team, the Vice President of Marketing will influence how the organization transforms market insights, customer demand, innovation, and product strategy into profitable growth and long-term competitive advantage. The successful candidate will lead a broad and highly visible organization spanning Brand Management, Product & Category Management, Insights & Analytics, Corporate Communications, and R&D/Culinary Innovation. This executive will play a pivotal role in optimizing portfolio performance, accelerating value-added growth, strengthening brand equity, and ensuring commercial strategies are aligned with operational capabilities across the enterprise. This is an opportunity for a business leader who excels at operating at the intersection of strategy, execution, innovation, and cross-functional influence in complex manufacturing and supply chain environments.

What Success Looks Like

• Accelerating profitable growth across the portfolio
• Expanding value-added products and solutions
• Improving portfolio mix and margin performance
• Building world-class commercial and marketing capabilities
• Elevating enterprise insights and strategic decision-making
• Strengthening brand differentiation and customer relevance
• Developing a strong leadership bench and succession pipeline
• Enhancing collaboration across Commercial, Operations, and Supply Chain functions

Qualifications & Experience

Executive Leadership Experience

• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience within food manufacturing, protein, consumer packaged goods, or related industries
• Proven success leading marketing, category management, product strategy, commercial excellence, or business leadership functions
• Experience influencing enterprise strategy and operating effectively within complex, matrixed organizations
• Demonstrated track record of driving profitable growth, portfolio optimization, and value-added innovation

Commercial & Strategic Expertise

• Deep understanding of product commercialization, category strategy, branding, and market development
• Strong financial acumen with experience managing performance through a P&L lens
• Ability to translate market opportunities into executable business plans and measurable results
• Experience partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, and Sales organizations

Preferred Experience

• Poultry, protein, food manufacturing, agriculture, or other vertically integrated industries
• Commodity and value-added product portfolios
• USDA or highly regulated manufacturing environments
• Innovation, R&D, and product development leadership

Leadership Capabilities

• Enterprise mindset with the ability to balance strategic vision and operational execution
• Exceptional executive presence and communication skills
• Strong organizational leadership and talent development capabilities
• Collaborative, influential leadership style capable of driving alignment across diverse stakeholder groups
• Data-informed and results-oriented decision-maker

Education

• Bachelor\'s degree required
• Master\'s degree or MBA preferred

Why Wayne-Sanderson Farms

Wayne-Sanderson Farms is one of the largest poultry producers in the United States, serving customers across retail, foodservice, and international markets. With a commitment to operational excellence, innovation, and sustainable growth, we offer executives the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a large-scale, vertically integrated enterprise. As Vice President of Marketing, you will help shape the future direction of our portfolio, brands, and commercialization strategy while partnering with a talented leadership team focused on delivering long-term growth and value creation.