Business Manager

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A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We're looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now!

THE VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

As a Business Manager, you will play a pivotal role in steering the profitability of a specific category within our business. Be it bacon, ham, fresh pork, or another of our diverse categories, you'll collaborate cross-functionally with our sales team and plant operations to ensure we deliver the finest products to our customers and consumers.

In this position, you will develop and execute comprehensive plans and programs for a distinct product, brand, or significant market segment. You'll oversee the profitability and financial performance of a specific product category, taking full ownership of the category's P&L. Additionally, you will drive the creation and enhancement of new and existing products, aligning with our company's business and marketing goals.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Financial Management: You will be responsible for achieving company price and volume budgets while ensuring targeted growth. This includes managing pricing to drive category growth and meet profitability targets. You will oversee the total P&L for a major product group, including sales revenue, costs, margins, and expenses. Additionally, you will develop promotional pricing strategies and negotiate, review, and approve pricing and trade agreements.

• Sales and Communication: You will serve as the primary contact for the Sales team, where you will communicate product specifications, inventory levels, pricing, costing, and lead time requirements. You will be responsible for developing strong communication with other functional areas and departments.

• Product Management: You will participate in and evaluate market research, promotions, public relations, and advertising initiatives. You will attend product reviews to compare the execution of written specifications and gain insight into what drives variances and yield to the standards. You will lead key projects, including new product development, plant operation improvements, and strategic initiatives to drive efficiency and growth.

• Expertise: You will be considered the category expert over a specific segment of the business.

• Leadership: You will drive a positive employee experience by providing leadership through mentorship, collaboration, and knowledge sharing to support employee development and growth.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business or related field and 5+ years' relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

• 2+ years experience acting as a lead by providing training, guidance or mentoring to less experienced staff or managing processes and projects.

• Must understand the dynamics of the Consumer-Packaged Goods industry.

• Must have a solid understanding of customer focused and fact-based selling techniques, which may include Circana, Neilsen and Perishable Group data.

• Travel expectation less than 20%

• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• High level of written and verbal communication skills, organizational planning, teamwork, analytical reasoning, and adaptability.

• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.

• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.

• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work environment.

OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:

• SAP experience, preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The physical demands described here are representative of those an employee should possess to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Capable of sitting for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

• Frequently required to sit; stand; walk; reach with hands and arms.

• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

• Able to travel as needed.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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