Sr Customer Marketing Manager - Retail Business

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®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.

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 experience) and 8+ 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

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually, with eligibility for a 25% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.

Benefits

Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.