Running with Sasquatch is more than just a clever marketing campaign. As a Jack Link’s team member, Running with Sasquatch means we roll up our buffalo plaid sleeves and do the hard work first. We don’t shy away from challenges. In fact, we push hard and take risks. True to our North Woods roots, we're a bunch of ordinary people who accomplish extraordinary things by driving results with innovation, creativity and a clear sense of urgency. Like our awesome protein products, we have an unwavering passion for quality, and you won’t find anything artificial here. What you see is what you get… authentic, humble and fun people who Run with Sasquatch!

Running with Sasquatch takes a team. We invite you to run with us, succeed with us, and celebrate with us. Most importantly, Feed Your Wild Side® with us on our journey to be the dominant global leader of branded protein snacks!

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Still family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, and operates a total of 11 manufacturing and distribution facilities in four countries. Jack Link’s produces high-quality, great-tasting protein snacks that feed the wild sides of consumers around the world. Link Snacks, Inc., family of brands includes Jack Link's, Lorissa's Kitchen, World Kitchens Jerky, Bifi and Peperami.

This position is based in Minneapolis, MN.  As a key member of the Customer Development team, the Sr Manager Channel and Customer Planning position is instrumental in the development and communication of CPG sales strategy for the Jack Link’s portfolio and will be responsible for the profitable growth of the Club, Ecomm, and Walmart channels. The Sr Manager Channel and Customer Planning will be responsible for customer marketing, trade fund management, pricing strategy, product positioning strategy, and competitive analysis.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Leads business team in the development of customer strategic plans and customer trade strategy
• Develops CPG channel trade plans and product promotion strategies.
• Participates as a core member of a sales & marketing focused business team, including the development and communication of all corporate and channel objectives.
• Facilitates customer led new product innovation recommendations as well as changes, improvements or deletions in existing products.
• Utilizes data to analyze market trends through the use of syndicated data, industry statistics, market research, and customer interaction to identify and solve for market opportunities.
• Lead liaison in new product planning for sales
• Supports field sales in the development of sales programs, through the sales tools, and deployment of marketing programming.
• Acts as the corporate representative of field sales organization to deliver best in class sales category and LSI Brand growth.
• Marketing event support
• Undertakes specific company market projects, as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

 Required Experience:      

• 7+ years of related experience in CPG sales/marketing with an in depth understanding of trade spending and analytics.
• P&L management capabilities
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills
• Consumer Packaged Goods experience 

Preferred Experience

• Nielsen & Consumer Insights experience 
• Trade Marketing and Customer Marketing experience

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE and ABILITIES:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and employees.
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee 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.