Provides internal support for the ongoing maintenance and growth of company margin by working closely with all Channel’s Sales teams. Manages assigned product categories, working closely with the sales team to commercialize new items. The Associate Category Manager is a key liaison to Sales, Customer Service, Accounting, R&D, and outside vendors and a focal point in effective and efficient business administration. This position also will assist with daily operation of the marketing group, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow. Responsibilities include data collection, data entry, data analysis, and development and distribution of monthly reports.

Essential Job Functions (Duties And Responsibilities)

• Builds and fosters the growth of branded and private label products with key accounts via promotion, pricing, placement, and product management.
• Continuously monitor industry trends; use data-driven insights to predict and respond to market shifts proactively with deep understanding of consumer and customer needs.
• Develop long-term strategies focused on sustainable growth and adaptability to changing market conditions.
• Work closely with sales team to support our growth with target customers.
• Manages the commercialization process of new and/or reformulated items through PLM.
• Works with R & D on formulation of products for key accounts.
• Creates and maintains packaging designs for new and/or reformulated products. Works with Purchasing on inventory and packaging.
• Works with Operations on production scheduling.
• Works with management on pricing of new items to ensure all variable selling is accounted for and our margin targets are met.
• Contribute to team effort by suggesting/accepting/executing special projects and other duties as assigned and/or required.
• Provides necessary support to help manage products, customer orders, etc. utilizing SAP for source information
• Gathers and provides information for Sales and customer partners as needed.
• Participates and assists at regularly scheduled Sales and Marketing meetings and events.
• Represents C.H. Guenther at trade shows if needed. Attends food shows and helps to prepare booth, distributes and promotes products as needed.
• Provides support for assigned product catagory RFPs for distributor and customer opportunities as needed. Seeks company information, product pricing, product specifications, program allowances, legal documents and submits final proposals.
  

Education/Certifications

• 4 Year College degree in Business Administration or Marketing or equivalent industry experience
  
  

Experience

• 1 - 3 years of experience in a Marketing position, preferably in the food manufacturing industry
  
  

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong computer skills, preferably: Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point, as well as SAP or similar systems;
• Strong analytic skills and the ability to think strategically
• Works well in a team environment with the ability to collaborate effectively with others to gain cooperation and make decisions
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (listening, oral, written)
• Customer service oriented and comfortable interacting with both internal and external contacts of all levels, including brokers, customers, and vendors
• Solid organizational skills and attention to detail with the ability to work effectively under pressure and be flexible in working on multiple projects simultaneously
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to effectively manage work load and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate strong problem solving & decision making skills with little or no direction or supervision
• Passionate about self-development and continuous learning
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• N/A
  
  

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Office environment
• Light physical effort. Requires standing, sitting, walking, talking, seeing, hearing, fine dexterity, and handling of average-weight objects up to 50 pounds.
• Minimal travel required (off-site meetings, select customer events, and trade shows)
  
  

Expectations

• Will demonstrate, promote, and exemplify the Company’s Core Values in People, Quality, and Growth
  
  

Note

• These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of this job.
  
  

We are proud to offer competitive compensation and benefit programs that include medical, dental, vision, flexible savings account, health savings account, 401K matching savings plan, employee assistance program, wellness programs, life insurance, AD&D insurance, disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, student loan counseling, employee referral program, paid time off, and more!

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