Customer Marketing Manager - Retail Business (Desserts)

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.

Are you passionate about turning brand strategy into customer growth? As a Customer Marketing Manager, you'll partner closely with Sales, Marketing, and cross-functional teams to bring our dessert category strategies to life across the U.S. market. You'll translate brand priorities into customer-focused plans that drive execution, strengthen customer partnerships, and deliver business results.

In this highly collaborative role, you'll serve as a trusted partner to Sales leadership, influence commercial planning, and develop tools and insights that support winning customer execution. If you thrive in a fast-paced CPG environment and enjoy connecting strategy with marketplace results, we'd love to hear from you.

What You Will Do:

• 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

What We Look For:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience, MBA preferred
• 5+ 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

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $83,000 to $139,000 annually, with eligibility for a 20% 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.

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.

CJ Schwan's and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.