C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
Sr Manager, Brand & Marketing
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC, North Hatfield, Massachusetts, us, 01066
Position Overview
Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As the Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Private Brands team to grow the company's business. The role will work backwards from the customer and define and prioritize requirements for products and brands. This requires strong leadership skills and interaction with cross-functional teams. You will work closely with these teams to drive the development and enhancement of the company's product and brand.
Job Description
Full Time - Hybrid Role (Post Training)
Location: Keene, NH
You will contribute by:
Developing and completing Product Business Plans
Managing new items from concept through launch, including new item setup, forecasting, marketing, promotional support, etc.
Writing product development briefs to outline requirements
Defining product requirements for new and existing product categories
Owning the success of the product development process and ensuring implementation aligns with product goals
Continually elevating the customer experience
Acting as a customer proxy to test and measure against success criteria
Monitoring and responding to customer feedback
Continually improving the customer experience throughout the entire customer journey
Collaborating on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives
Leading cross-functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs, including retail systems, site merchandising, and in-stock
Meeting with customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Continuously improving & simplifying product design to deliver improved product efficiency
Finding cost savings without impacting customer experience or value
Managing, improving, and recommending the product assortment for each of the company's owned private brands
Managing a team of up to 3 direct reports
Inspiring trust, building talent, creating an inclusive work environment, driving for results and innovation, and facilitating change
Travel Required: Yes (20%)
We offer:
Weekly Pay
Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
Company matched 401K
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
Employee Assistance Program
We’re searching for candidates with:
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on data.
Ability to effectively manage consumer expectations and balance these against company needs
Experience in developing and evolving products and product portfolios
Experience communicating with stakeholders across multiple business units and senior management; supervisory experience preferred
Years Of Experience
5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in the food industry, in product or brand management in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company : C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
Salary Range
$99,430-$131,730
Job Area: General & Administrative
Job Family: Sales
Job Type: Regular
Job Code: JC1549
Pay Range: $99,430 - $131,730
ReqID: R-257034
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Keep our communities fed.
Our focus is simple but meaningful, from our distribution centers to our offices — every employee of C&S and their family of companies works to help feed local families, neighbors, and communities.
As the Senior Product Manager, you will be responsible for working with the Private Brands team to grow the company's business. The role will work backwards from the customer and define and prioritize requirements for products and brands. This requires strong leadership skills and interaction with cross-functional teams. You will work closely with these teams to drive the development and enhancement of the company's product and brand.
Job Description
Full Time - Hybrid Role (Post Training)
Location: Keene, NH
You will contribute by:
Developing and completing Product Business Plans
Managing new items from concept through launch, including new item setup, forecasting, marketing, promotional support, etc.
Writing product development briefs to outline requirements
Defining product requirements for new and existing product categories
Owning the success of the product development process and ensuring implementation aligns with product goals
Continually elevating the customer experience
Acting as a customer proxy to test and measure against success criteria
Monitoring and responding to customer feedback
Continually improving the customer experience throughout the entire customer journey
Collaborating on Sales, Marketing, and Merchandising initiatives
Leading cross-functional collaboration on necessary systems and processes to support business needs, including retail systems, site merchandising, and in-stock
Meeting with customers to understand perspectives on product, placement, price, and promotion
Developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all stakeholders
Continuously improving & simplifying product design to deliver improved product efficiency
Finding cost savings without impacting customer experience or value
Managing, improving, and recommending the product assortment for each of the company's owned private brands
Managing a team of up to 3 direct reports
Inspiring trust, building talent, creating an inclusive work environment, driving for results and innovation, and facilitating change
Travel Required: Yes (20%)
We offer:
Weekly Pay
Benefits available from day 1 (medical, dental, vision)
Company matched 401K
PTO and Holiday Pay offered
Career Progression Opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Health & Wellness program
Employee Discounts / Purchasing programs
Employee Assistance Program
We’re searching for candidates with:
Strong analytical skills, including the ability to distill, synthesize, and draw conclusions on data.
Ability to effectively manage consumer expectations and balance these against company needs
Experience in developing and evolving products and product portfolios
Experience communicating with stakeholders across multiple business units and senior management; supervisory experience preferred
Years Of Experience
5-7 years of related work experience, preferably in the food industry, in product or brand management in a fast-paced environment
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree - Business
Shift : 1st Shift (United States of America)
Company : C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC
About Our Company
C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC is an industry leader in supply chain solutions and wholesale grocery supply in the United States. Founded in 1918 as a supplier to independent grocery stores, C&S now services customers of all sizes, supplying more than 7,500 independent supermarkets, chain stores, military bases, and institutions with over 100,000 different products. C&S also proudly operates and supports corporate grocery stores and services independent franchisees under a chain-style model throughout the Midwest, South, and Northeast. We are an engaged corporate citizen, supporting causes that positively impact our communities.
Working Safely is a Condition of Employment at C&S Wholesale Grocers, LLC. C&S Wholesale Grocers is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, considering qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor under federal, state, or local law.
Salary Range
$99,430-$131,730
Job Area: General & Administrative
Job Family: Sales
Job Type: Regular
Job Code: JC1549
Pay Range: $99,430 - $131,730
ReqID: R-257034
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