When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snack Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

Join Jack Links as our SVP, Marketing to lead the strategic direction of the North America marketing function for the Jack Link’s family of branded products. In this role, you will drive the brand strategies, creative direction, grow core products, lead the innovation platform working with R&D, create/leverage new growth channels and product sectors, market strategy, grow market share and provide a long-term roadmap aligned with Link Snack’s aggressive growth plans. You will leverage the Jack Link’s state-of-the-art Innovation Center to develop breakthrough new products with R&D and will serve as strategic and visionary leader for Marketing while managing effective communication and coordination between sales and operations along with other internal departments, teams and external resources.

This position is a senior executive with deep and broad experience within the food or broader consumer products industry. You will have have worked within a generally acknowledged top-tier marketing organization and have demonstrated the ability to consistently deliver results. We are seeking a broad marketing experience across multiple areas of the commercial and/or general management functions.

To help Jack Link’s achieve its ambitious growth objectives, you will provide critical input to the Senior Leadership Team to ensure all company objectives are achieved, profit and revenue goals are attained, and translate product, packaging and technology opportunities into commercialized solutions. This will include guiding and leading transformational change that has a broad impact on the achievement of results to the enterprise and align the organization and drive team member engagement to deliver business results.

Ultimately, as our SAVP, Marketing, you will drive the vision and purpose of the entire marketing function and apply your strategic mindset to develop and mobilize all Link Snacks, Inc. marketing resources to drive results and deliver the highest return on investment. Central to the success of this role, and through valuing differences, you will lead the development of talent and build effective teams throughout the entire marketing function.

Specifically, you will:

• Develop, communicate and implement the strategic vision for the Marketing organization
• Identify, communicate and track key operational metrics that directly link to results in the P&L
• Drive a culture that’s passionate about producing the highest quality product every day, and has the tools and processes in place to measure customer satisfaction. A champion of the Jack Link’s values. 
• Build a strong marketing talent base and leadership bench. Develop talent development plans to support short and long-range business plans
• Establish credibility throughout the organization with management and team members in order to be an effective leader, listener and problem solver of people issues
• Develop and manage the Marketing budget and other financial measures of the department
• Build and enhance recognition of Jack Link’s product offerings
• Identify and capitalize on new channels of distribution such as e-commerce
• Define, implement, and manage Jack Link’s marketing strategy for optimal performance while demonstrating tangible ROI’s
• Craft messaging and positioning in the market; competitive and market analysis
• Lead customer-centric thinking and craft programs to meet those target markets and consumers
• Establish goals and create strategy for meeting marketing deliverables and metrics
• Be an effective leader and ensure all marketing programs are successful and goal oriented
• Work closely with fellow team members to ensure the implementation of marketing strategies company-wide while working effectively and collaboratively with Global Marketing Leaders and the Global Senior Team
• Provide direct/indirect supervision to the marketing organization team members

Required Education:

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.

Required Experience:

• A minimum of 20 years of marketing experience, trained in blue-chip consumer food or consumer packaged goods company.
• Experience leading a large, complex and multi-disciplined marketing function.
• Experience working with consumer packaged goods or other consumer brands.
• Proven track record in leading talent (developing, coaching, mentoring, directing) and budget management.
• Experience with using a full range of statistical and analytical tools and fundamentals.            

Required skills, knowledge and abilities: 

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and team members and customers.
• Influence and problem solving skills with the ability to operate with ambiguity when process and tools are not readily available.
• Demonstrated experience effectively building and maintaining strong working relationships with both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated experience with self-directed, forward thinking to make complex decisions that drive business performance.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and team member motivational skills.
• Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.  For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.