Senior Product Manager - Ham

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Own the P&L for the Ham category, including developing and executing business plans, pricing, and cost savings strategies to meet volume, profit, and share objectives.
• Plan and execute the Holiday seasonal bookings.
• Manage budget and MAP spending for the Retail categories.
• Own the monthly volume forecast for assigned categories, coordinating between demand and supply planning to ensure forecast accuracy.
• Collaborate with Insights, Sensory, R&D, Customer Planning & Development, Sales Strategy & Planning, and the Business Unit to identify new ideas, build research and development plans, screen ideas, and optimize innovation offerings to meet consumer and operator needs with differentiation.
• Lead development and execution of product and packaging innovation projects including concept development, feasibility validation, product and packaging, R&D, business proposal and approval, project execution, customer sell-in, and in-market performance tracking.
• Work with sales to understand and integrate customer strategies into the innovation pipeline, proactively working on forecast accuracy, opportunity maximization, and plans to meet JBP objectives.
• Own the brand strategy and marketing plan, develop campaign drafts, and manage agency relationships.
• Monitor performance metrics to ensure sales volume and profit objectives are met, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Act as liaison with other corporate functions to ensure business initiatives receive necessary focus.
• Identify opportunities for personal development and add value to Business Unit teams.
• Provide training and mentorship to team members to support talent development and career growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum of 6-7 years of experience in Product/Brand Management or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of P&Ls.
• Proven track record in managing and meeting volume and profit targets.
• Strong strategic thinking skills with a consumer and operator focus.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively.
• Experience managing multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.

Qualifications

• Educational background: Bachelor's Degree (required), MBA (preferred)

Benefits & Perks

• Paid time off
• 401(k) plans
• Affordable health, life, dental, vision, and prescription drug benefits