Customer Marketing Manager - Retail Business (Desserts)
About the role
At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®.
Responsibilities
- Partner with customer sales teams to develop and execute growth strategies
- Influence brand and marketing initiatives to align with customer needs and opportunities
- Serve as the voice of the customer internally, identifying opportunities, risks, and marketplace trends
- Lead communication and coordination across Sales and Marketing teams to ensure consistent execution
- Develop compelling sales tools, storytelling, and commercialization support
- Support innovation summits, line reviews, and strategic customer engagements
- Build scalable processes, frameworks, and best practices to improve commercial execution
- Collaborate cross-functionally to drive enterprise initiatives and business performance
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience, MBA preferred
- 5+ years of experience in CPG, retail, customer marketing, category management, or sales planning
- Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and communication skills
- Experience partnering with sales and marketing teams to drive growth
- Ability to influence across functions and lead through collaboration
Qualifications
- Passionate about turning brand strategy into customer growth
- Highly collaborative role, partnering with Sales leadership
- Fast-paced CPG environment, connecting strategy with marketplace results
Skills
- Strategic thinking
- Analytical skills
- Communication skills
- Collaboration
- Customer focus
Benefits
- Base salary range: $83,000 to $139,000 annually
- Eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Time off programs
- Retailer retirement and financial offerings
Pay
- Base salary range: $83,000 to $139,000 annually
Schedule
- Full-time position
Company Information
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs.