Associate Product Manager, Private Brands - Elgin, United States - JOHN B SANFILIPPO & SON, INC

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Description

Job Title:
Associate Product Manager, Private Brands


Department:
Marketing (660)


Reports to Job Title:
Director, Private Brands


Fair Labor Standards Act Status (FLSA): X Exempt Non-Exempt Hourly


Summary of the Position:


The Associate Product Manager, Private Brands plays a "hands on" leadership role in developing private brand strategies and initiatives to deliver JBSS volume and profit growth for their customers.


Functions of the Position:


_% of Time_
**_
Essential (E)_**
_ or_

_ Marginal (M)_
**_
Functions Performed_**40%

E

Supports customer initiatives by collaborating with sales and PL marketing team and leading the commercialization process. Supports new product and sku development by coordinating, manages RFPs, sample requests, product cuttings, documentation, and follow-up. Facilitates cross functional teams and work group meetings related to projects.

20%

E

Takes on leadership role in customer new and existing product pricing to maintain or improve JBSS margins.

30%

E


Facilitates packaging initiatives including discontinuations or transition as it relates to structure, graphics, or ingredient changes in conjunction with appropriate functions.

10%

E


Partners with sales and PL marketing team to identify and leverage consumer insights and category data to contribute to customer building strategies and initiatives such as optimal assortment, new product ideas, pricing, and retail merchandising strategy.


Supervisory Responsibility:

Does this position have supervisory responsibility? Yes
X No


Qualifications:


Education, Experience and Knowledge:


  • Bachelor's degree in a business discipline required.
  • Private brand experience, ideally with a CPG/food company preferred.

Skills and Competencies:


  • Strong, demonstrated project management skills.
  • Strong financial acumen.
  • Base knowledge of new product launches.
  • Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and ability to multitask.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

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