Business Manager
Company: Smithfield Foods
Location: Smithfield
Posted on: May 5, 2024
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Job Description:
A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods.
We're an $18 billion U.S. food company with nearly 60,000 employees
worldwide. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our
team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Join our
family today. Apply Now! Your Opportunity Our team members receive
industry-competitive salaries and are eligible for great benefits
packages: Competitive Pay: $94,000 - $138,050 annuallyAnnual Bonus
Earning PotentialComprehensive Health Insurance, Retirement
Benefits and MoreEducation benefit available to full and part time
Smithfield team members on their first day of employment.Open to
moving? We will help! Ask about our Relocation Assistance
packages!In addition, we offer opportunities for career growth,
professional development, and tuition assistance.As a Business
Management Team member, you would assist in managing the
profitability of a specific category in our business. Whether it is
bacon, ham, fresh pork or another one of our categories you will
work cross-functionally with everyone from our sales team to our
plant operations to deliver the best product to our customers and
consumers. The Business Manager is responsible for developing the
overall plans/programs for a distinct product or brand, or a
significant segment thereof. The Business Manager is responsible
for a specific category P&L.
They assist in the development of new/existing products and markets
in order to effectively contribute to the achievement of the
company's business and marketing objectives.
Core Responsibilities Responsible for meeting overall company price
& volume budgets for fiscal year within outlined parameters (% of
growth).
Volumes must be met within targeted growth. Responsible for
managing all pricing activities to maximize profit
potential.Responsible for meeting product group/product line
profitability objectives for fiscal year based on specified budget.
Responsible for total P&L for a major product group which
includes sales volume, sales dollars, cost of goods, gross margin,
shuttle and storage expenses, plant variances, direct marketing
expenses, net contribution, and profit before taxes.Primary contact
for the Sales team.
Communicate product specifications, inventory levels, pricing,
costing and lead time requirements.
Also responsible for developing strong communication with other
functional areas and departments.Responsible for SKU and Price
Management.
Negotiates, reviews and approves pricing and trade agreements.
Participates and evaluates market research, promotions, public
relations and advertising.
Attends product reviews to compare the execution of the written
specs and gain insight into what drives variances and yield to the
standards.Considered the category expert over a specific segment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so
classified. May perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability
required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals to perform the essential functions . Bachelor's Degree
from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or
related field and 5+ years' relevant experience, or equivalent
combination of education and experience, required.2+ years
experience acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or
mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and
projects.Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer-Packaged
Goods industry.Must have a solid understanding of customer focused
and fact-based selling techniques; which may include IRI, Neilsen
and Perishable Group data.Strong quantitative reasoning and ability
to proactively dig into data and KPIs.Strong critical thinking and
problem-solving skills.High level of written and verbal
communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical
reasoning, and adaptability.Knowledge and experience with Microsoft
Excel, Word, PowerPoint.SAP experience, preferred.May travel up to
30% of the time.Ability to work well with others in fast paced,
dynamic environment.Ability to be respectful, approachable and team
oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive
work environment. Supervisory Responsibilities Provides leadership
and guidance to Associate Business Managers.Carries out supervisory
responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and
applicable laws.Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and
training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work;
appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees;
addressing complaints and assisting in providing appropriate
resolutions.Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed
to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender
identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled
individual or any other protected group status or non-job
characteristic as directed by law. EEO/AA InformationSmithfield is
an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status,
status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status
or non-job characteristic as directed by law.If you are an
individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the employment selection process,
please call us at 757-357-1595.
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