Foodservice Brand Manager - K12

Base Pay Range

/yr - /yr

Annual Bonus

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin’s®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie‑O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named one of the best companies to work for by U.S. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts.

The company lives by its purpose statement – Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ – to bring some of the world’s most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit

• Develop and execute the annual marketing plan designed to achieve volume and margin goals for assigned categories.
• Coordinate with Supply Planning, Demand Planning and Operations to align production with forecasted demand, monitor product quality, and drive projects for specific products and categories.
• Oversee strategic brand plan completion and all aspects of brand management for assigned categories.
• Work with JT Mega (agency) to develop creative strategies to achieve sales goals.
• Develop and deliver product training; assist with customer visits when assigned categories are in scope.
• Participate in new item development and innovation strategies, collaborating with the Innovation Team Lead for Food service.
• Partner with the food service sales force to execute marketing plans, driving tonnage and profitable growth.
• Monitor raw material markets and make pricing decisions for assigned items.
• Travel to the field for frontline exposure and recommend plans that capitalize on favorable conditions or correct issues.
• Attend industry conferences to stay informed on channel insights and regulatory compliance.
• Monitor inventories to maximize order fill while limiting distressed sales.
• Collaborate with One Supply Chain to maximize raw material utilization and customer demand.

This position may be offered as either Brand Manager I or Brand Manager II, depending on experience and skill set.

• 5+ years of Food service marketing or Food service sales experience.
• High emotional intelligence, positive culture champion, and demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Proven aptitude and effectiveness in budget and financial management.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams without authority.
• Pattern of initiative and strong problem‑solving and decision‑making skills.
• Team orientation on complex projects.
• Strong analytical, time‑management, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Creative thinking skills.
• Citizen or National of the United States, lawful permanent resident, or authorized to work in the U.S.; no future need for visa sponsorship.

Austin, MN (Hormel Global Headquarters) or Willmar, MN (Jennie‑O Headquarters)

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Marketing and Strategy/Planning

Industries:
Manufacturing and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

Base hiring pay range: $104,600 – $156,200 per year. Total compensation includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage; discretionary annual merit increases; bonuses and profit sharing; 401(k) with employer match; stock purchase plan; relocation assistance; paid vacation; free two‑year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

Other benefits: medical insurance; vision insurance; 401(k); pension plan; paid maternity leave; paid paternity leave; disability insurance.

For immediate consideration, apply online at

Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religious practices and observances, national origin, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, veteran status, or disability.

Hormel invites difference and diversity, offering a supportive, understanding and community‑focused environment. Learn more at

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship for employment‑based visas for this position at this time.