Market Manager
J&J Snack Foods
Market Manager
J&J Snack Foods
Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages
As a leader and innovator in the snack food industry for over 50 years, J&J Snack Foods provides branded snack foods to foodservice and retail supermarket outlets across the U.S. Its products include such icons as SUPERPRETZEL, ICEE, and Dippin’ Dots along with other key brands like LUIGI’S Real Italian Ice, The Funnel Cake Factory Funnel Cakes, and Hola Churros. J&J also has a strong presence in bakery providing cakes, cookies, and pies to some of the largest grocery and convenience retailers in industry. Our company continues to deliver record sales led by a talented team and a commitment to “Fun Served Here”.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The prime responsibility for this position is proactively managing the sales and profit potential of assigned territory Customers and Distributors, with the objective of maximizing sales, distribution, and visibility on all core categories. Proactively develops sales strategies and tactics to penetrate customers across functions (culinary, operations, marketing, purchasing) to enhance our overall business relationship & executing business growth plans as set by the Sales Leadership Team. Work directly to manage the Broker dedicated Distribution sales team in AZ, NM, NoCal, NV.
COMPETENCIES:
Required Skills: Previous experience with the specific Foodservice Distribution customers required.
Direct/mobilize internal resources (Culinary, Marketing, Customer Marketing, Management, R&D) to assist, where needed, in the execution of sales plans.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required Education: 4-year college degree preferred or equivalent management experience
Required Experience: 5+ years food or Beverage Sales experience. In-depth knowledge of branded consumer packaged foods industry. Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & MS Office, Salesforce.com and must have excellent presentation skills. Experience selling to operators and chains. In-depth knowledge of food service channel dynamics and trends. Excellent internal and external communication skills
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: • Ability to travel required 50%
Disclaimer: This position description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the team member. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.
EEO Statement: J&J Snack Foods Corp.is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discriminatory employment actions against, and treatment of, employees and applicants for employment based on actual or perceived Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, national origin, ethnicity, alienage, religion or creed, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition or characteristics, disability or veteran's status, sex offenses, prior record of arrest or conviction, genetic information or predisposing genetic characteristic, status as a victim or witness of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking and unemployment status.
US Salary Pay Range 100000 - 105000 USD
Manufactures nutritional snacks and frozen beverages
J&J Snack Foods Corp. makes and distributes nutritional snack foods and frozen beverages across the United States. Its products reach a wide range of customers, including food service providers, retail supermarkets, convenience stores, quick-service restaurants, malls, hotels, college campuses, and fast-casual dining locations. The company uses a dual business model that combines selling its own branded snacks with contract manufacturing to meet specific customer needs, whether sweet or savory. Revenue comes from both branded product sales and custom-manufactured goods, with more than $1 billion in annual sales and a long track record of growth. The company employs over 4,200 people. Its goal is to expand its portfolio of well-known brands and maintain a strong, diversified presence in multiple consumer markets by delivering tailored snack solutions through direct sales and contract manufacturing.
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