ASSISTANT MARKETING MANAGER - INNOVATION

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Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for a full-time Assistant Marketing Manager - Innovation for JBS/Pilgrimu2019s ROLE, focused on supporting and driving branded innovation efforts within the Prepared Foods u2013 Foodservice business unit. Territory: Pilgrimu2019s USA Location of role: Corporate Office in Greeley, COThe Foodservice Assistant Marketing Manager u2013 Innovation is tasked with supporting and driving branded innovation efforts within the Prepared Foods u2013 Foodservice business unit, delivering products grounded in market, operator, and customer insights.u00A0 Charged with advancing Pilgrimu2019s branded product portfolio - facilitating the Right to Winu201D across a rolling 3-year timeframe u2013 the person in this position is responsible for foodservice innovation product management and commercialization of a portfolio product of options across commercial and non-commercial segments.u00A0 Managing projects within the Foodservice Innovation Pipeline, while focusing on financial key performance indicators (KPIs) for the Prepared Foods business unit, the Assistant Marketing Manager influences and collaborates cross-functionally, working closely with Category Marketing, R&D, Culinary, Brand and Customer Marketing, Sales, Operations, and Supply Chain. The person for this role is detail-oriented, focused on business goals, comfortable developing and selling new ideas, and will thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment. Responsibilities: Supports and manages projects for a branded portfolio of concepts across flavor, format, and package across the foodservice space, accounting for internal growth and mix strategy dynamics, balanced with addressing customer value statements, operator/consumer need states, purchase occasions, and pathways to consumption at scale Helps build and champion an insights & innovation culture within the organization, championing the voice of the customer Supports development of annual assigned channel innovation plans in partnership with sales, R&D, and Business Unit (BU) Leadership Assesses industry, customer, and consumer trends to stay abreast of competitive landscape and to identify opportunity gaps in the marketplace Leads cross-functional teams to develop, commercialize, and launch concepts in the Innovation Pipeline Responsible for qualifying new product development projects from Feasibility through Commercialization and Post Launch Optimization stages and is accountable for initial new product opportunity sizing, forecasting, pricing, and pro forma profit & loss statements working with Category Marketing, Supply Chain, Operations, and R&D Provides support in the tracking and reporting against innovation goals and objectives (KPIs) back into the broader organization Assists with internal Innovation Insights as well as with research vendors/partners to design and execute market research studies; uncovers meaningful insights and implications Supports the creation and qualification of product concepts that align with brand plans and product development guidelines, innovation platforms, and business priorities Partners with Sales and Commerce Marketing to help u201Csell inu201D innovations to key customers and operators across foodservice segments Other duties as assigned Qualifications: Bacheloru2019s degree and up to 2 years related experience (B2B, foodservice, project management, agency, sales, analytics, or marketing strategy). MBA preferred. Ability to travel (30%) Entrepreneurial accountability to drive projects forward in a disciplined approach with an attention and love for details Excellent determination evidenced by strategic thinking, collaboration, problem solving, teaming, and project execution skills Keen strategic thinking, collaboration, problem solving, teaming, and project execution skills Strong Curiosity Excellent communication & presentation skillsu2014verbal and written Strong negotiation skills Comfort with ambiguity Knowledge and experience in Stage-Gate management preferred Passion for food (Chicken preferred!) As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;Base salary range of $63,000 - $77,000; andIncentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Companyu2019s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; u00A0For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, JBS and Pilgrimu2019s is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidateu2019s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.About us: Pilgrimu2019s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrimu2019s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrimu2019s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year. Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members. Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity u00A0EOE/Vets/Disability

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