Sr. Product Manager-f'real

Rich's, also known as Rich Products Corporation, is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza, appetizers and specialty toppings, our products are used in homes, restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food, our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive, no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice, retail, in-store bakery, deli, and prepared foods, among others. Working in 100 locations globally, with annual sales exceeding $4 billion, Rich's is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. Rich's®-Infinite Possibilities. One Family.

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The Senior Product Manageris responsible for leading the f'real beverage and equipment product category. The role includes planning the strategic direction for the assigned category as well as driving product lifecycle management, establishing pricing strategy, developing marketing plans, new product/platform roadmaps, financial management and overall responsibility for delivering business results.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES/OUTCOMES

Leadership

Vision/Strategy: Develop and drive assigned category plans and execution to achieve market share, volume and profit targets (including responding to trends, portfolio mapping, innovation/renovation activity)

Cross-functional team leadership on key initiative products and programs

Ensure execution of plans and achievement of results by: getting the right people on the team; aligning and preparing them to perform at a higher level; and providing daily leadership to create positive experiences to shape beliefs and actions consistent with our desired culture.

Understands the Market

Understands the customer, competitor, consumer and Rich's capabilities and other insights that will be leveraged to shape the category

Performs competitive analysis, market quantification and assessment

Leads Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segments

Drive VOCC for customer and consumer and translate into business opportunities

Owns responsibility for understanding the market driving insights that will shape strategy and drive outcomes

Marketing Management

Manages Rich's brand strategy and value proposition within the assigned category

Responsible for planning and executing marketing plans for the assigned category to drive demand

Plans and manages the associated budget

Interfaces with external agency partners and customer marketing team and Demand Creation COE

Accountable for ensuring content and data for assigned category is demand creation ready

Collaborate with Demand Creation COE digital resources to drive demand

Product Management

Develop product life-cycle and sku rationalization plan for category to optimize portfolio performance

Product Development and Improvement: Execute innovation/renovation activity against plan

Product/Segment Knowledge: "Expert" on assigned category (understand operational capabilities, technical aspects, uses, customer positioning)

Influences category demand plan, risks and opportunities and gap closing plans

Provides support and solutions to the Product Supply Chain

Owns pricing and trade guidelines for the category and maximizes Rich's value proposition within the assigned category

Leads and drives SKU rationalization activities for the assigned category

Financial Management

Owns and manages the assigned category P&L

Identifies issues and opportunities to maximize profitability.

Understands product cost structure (perform basic proforma's)

Develops and manages gaps and contingency plans as required

Develop and manage marketing budget for assigned category

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field required (MBA preferred) with 8+ years of experience delivering successes in a marketing role. Experience in the food industry a plus
• Proven strategic planning skills in a product marketing role with proven success
• Strong financial acumen and working knowledge of P&L analysis and budget management
• Solid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability including with all audiences and levels of management
• Demonstrated ability in collaboration
• Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
• Demonstrated leadership skills with direct reports and cross functional resources through leading strategic initiatives through projects/teams.
• Previous management or supervisory experience strongly desired
• Proven track record of leadership, taking initiative and delivering results
• Solid software proficiency including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
• Travel up to 20% #CORP123 #LI-RT1

Rich Products Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates ("Rich's"), are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local law. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity, and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Rich's. Please contact Rich's Human Resources department at [email protected] if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.