Rich's is looking to fill the role of Assistant Product Manager- Pizza CBU to support the planning and execution of the product category strategy and the management of assigned category.
Requirements
- Demonstrated strategic thinking skills
- Basic financial skills to include P&L analysis and other analyses
- Solid software proficiency including Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Experience in the food industry a plus
- Proven track record of taking initiative and delivering results
- Execute/Lead innovation initiatives within assigned category where appropriate (scope, target customer, pricing strategy, launch strategy, opportunity assessment, P&L, etc.) consulting with category leadership as needed.
- Perform analysis and make pricing recommendations for new and existing products based on price/value relationships and the competitive set in alignment with product leadership
Responsibilities
- Executes assigned category plans to achieve market share, volume and profit targets (including responding to trends, portfolio mapping, innovation/renovation activity)
- Performs competitive analysis, market quantification and assessment
- Participate in Discovery work to generate new products and platforms within appropriate target segments
- Drives VOCC for customer and consumer and supports the translation into business opportunities
- Assist in the development and implementation of brand strategy, marketing plans and programs that produce targeted results within budget.
- Develop plans and collaborate with the Customer/Segment Marketing for assigned categories in order to meet sales and margin targets.
- Aggressive renovation of existing products in alignment with overall category strategy.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field required with 2+ years of experience in a marketing, product management or related field.
- Solid communication skills to include verbal and written capabilities; strong presentation ability including with all audiences and levels of management
- Successful track record of uncovering voice of customer and interacting with customers
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize work
