Trade Marketing Manager

When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

As a key member of the Customer Development team, the Trade Marketing Manager position is instrumental in the development and communication of the sales strategy for the Jack Link’s portfolio and will be responsible for the profitable growth of their assigned CPG channels. The Channel & Customer Planning Manager will be responsible for customer marketing, trade fund management, pricing strategy, product positioning strategy, and competitive analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Supports field sales in the development of sales programs, through the sales tools, and deployment of marketing programming.
• Leads and assists the business team in the development of customer strategic plans and customer trade strategy.
• Develops CPG channel trade plans and product promotion strategies.
• Participates as a core member of a sales & marketing focused business team, including the development and communication of all corporate and channel objectives.
• Facilitates customer led new product innovation recommendations as well as changes, improvements, or deletions in existing products.
• Utilizes data to analyze market trends using syndicated data, industry statistics, market research, and customer interaction to identify and solve for market opportunities.
• Lead liaison in new product planning from sales
• Acts as the corporate representative of field sales organization to deliver best in class sales category and LSI Brand growth.
• Undertakes specific company market projects, as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities, as necessary.

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

 Required Experience:

• 4+ years of related experience in CPG sales/marketing/trade marketing
• Preferred Channel / Account Experience: Walmart, Club, Ecomm
• Excellent analytical skills
• P&L management capabilities
• Excellent communication skills
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience 
• Nielsen & Consumer Insights experience 
• Trade Marketing or Customer Marketing experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, and ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Additional Information

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.