Sauer Brands, Inc.

Lead customer activation strategies, develop shopper-driven category plans, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure retail success. | Experience in food manufacturing sales, customer marketing, data analysis, and working with retail grocery channels, with 5-10+ years in related roles. | We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team! *Must be on the food manufacturer side selling into commercial retail center store grocery utilizing data insights and working between brand and sales teams. Unable to consider if you are working at a retailer, food service, K-12, non-commercial, c-stores, beverage, DSD. Overall Goal of Position: We are seeking a dynamic, creative and strategic Senior Manager of Customer Marketing to lead the development of customer activation strategies and shopper-driven category plans across our Retail and Away From Home (Food Service) customers. Job Summary: This role will lead the critical function of Customer Marketing for the Sauer Brand families (Duke's mayo, Mateo's salsa, Kernal Seasonings, The Spice Hunter) and serve as the primary voice of Sales on the Sauer Brands Management Team. This role will ensure Sauer Brands win at shelf and online through data-driven storytelling, compelling retail programs, and best-in-class execution. The Senior Manager will foster cross-functional collaboration and capability building across the Sales function. This position will report to the VP of Sales Strategy and will be in the Sales Strategy department. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Development Lead and develop the Customer Marketing functional area Build capabilities in customer activation, shopper insights, category development and KPI development and reporting Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams including Sales, Brand Marketing, Revenue Management, and Supply Chain Customer Marketing Strategy & Execution Development of our brands Innovation pricing, assortment, promo recommendations; build and maintain innovation sales projection models (Size of Prize based on ACV and Velocity assumptions); direction on Mateo’s and Kernel areas Translate brand plans into insight-led customer-ready strategies and selling tools. Oversee creation of retailer-specific programming including in-store, digital, and omnichannel campaigns Guide trade investment, price pack architecture, and in-market execution Develop annual customer plans and joint business planning inputs Partner with brand marketing and the field sales team to optimize activation. Represent Sauer Brands brand strategy at customer meetings Sales & Insights Integration Align customer-facing plans with national brand and trade strategies, ensuring retail excellence Guide development of tools and scorecards that track the effectiveness of promotions, activations, and shelf performance Champion the voice of the shopper and retailer across the organization to ensure insights-driven decision-making Budget & Process Management Projection and management of Slotting and Shopper needs and management of budget Work closely with Revenue Management team to ensure pricing and promotional guardrails are set and executed in line with Sauer Brands’ financial objectives. What We Are Looking For: Personal Characteristics Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business” Outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality Overall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative and inquisitive Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs No excuses mindset and Dependable team player with positive attitude Personal values that mesh with SBI values Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following areas: Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and project management skills Prior experience influencing at senior levels across commercial functions Deep understanding of retail activation, syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen), shopper insights, and category development principles Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field; MBA preferred 5-10+ years of progressive experience in CPG food manufacturing with strong exposure to customer marketing, category management. Must have experience in sales role with revenue growth. Must be on the food manufacturer side selling into commercial retail center store grocery utilizing data insights and working between brand and sales teams. Unable to consider if you are working at a retailer, food service, K-12, non-commercial, c-stores, beverage, DSD. Strong customer marketing experience, analytics, category management required and brand experience a plus. Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with trade planning, CRM, and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI) is a plus Other: Location: East Coast Remote Travel 40%, Richmond HQ and Customer sites What Is In It For You? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason, we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: 401K Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Parental Leave Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Disability Insurance Other Voluntary Insurance Options Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Lead and manage external manufacturing procurement strategies, optimize supplier relationships, and support factory operations. | Requires 5+ years in external manufacturing, ERP system experience, and strong project management skills. | We are hiring Rockstars to join our Sauer Brands team! Applicants MUST Have Experience In External Manufacturing. Overall Goal of the Procurement Manager - External Manufacturing Position: Provide leadership for External Manufacturing function and fully support factory operations while embracing, promoting, and building OurRecipe@SauerBrands. Procurement Manager - External Manufacturing Job Summary: The successful candidate will be able to identify and implement both tactical and strategic strategies, based on the categories analysis (Leverage vs Bottleneck, SWOT, etc.) while performing Supplier Relationship Management at a high level. The ability to both act like an owner while working collaboratively with cross functional peers is a must. As a Sauer Brands team member, the candidate will execute special projects, initiatives as assigned and support the broader operations team. Furthermore, the candidate must embrace and support the building of the Sauer Brands Recipe. Key Duties and Responsibilities of the Procurement Manager - External Manufacturing: • Provides Procurement management for External Manufacturing (EM) • Accountable for supplier optimization process and ensures successful contract execution. • Develops and executes the Procurement strategy that supports EM strategy and is aligned with key partners like R&D, commercialization leads, etc. • Track and report on performance measures such as service level compliance, quality conformity and cost. • Works on financial planning including developing pricing forecasts and budget assumptions to meet financial planning calendar and has accountability for productivity and cash flow contributions. • Maintains strong linkages with stakeholders in External Manufacturing, Manufacturing, R&D, Commercialization and other Supply Chain functions to ensure alignment on goals and directs their respective activities accordingly. Performance Standards (the criteria used to evaluate performance): Cost Control/Cost Savings • COGS reduction • Inventory Optimization • Meet or exceed defined KPIs for cost control savings Full Production Line Support • No unplanned line shortages or shutdowns • Objectives and Behavioral Expectations • Leadership and contribution to the overall success of SBI • Personal Effectiveness-meeting timelines and productivity requirements (quantity and quality of work) • Personal interaction, communication, and teamwork with internal and external parties, consistent with OurRecipe@SauerBrands. What We Are Looking For: Characteristic Requirement: • Professional Demeanor • Customer-centric mindset • Outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented personality • Self-Confident in abilities • Take responsibility for actions • Communicate clear, concise facts comfortably • Smart, creative and inquisitive • Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking • Disciplined approach and accountability for KPIs • No excuses mindset. Accountable and reliable • Dependable team player with a positive attitude • Passion for the organization, and attention to details • Personal values that mesh with SBI values • Detailed oriented • Ability to reconcile and manage multiple tasks/objectives Skills Requirement: • Proficient in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint • Ability to work and thrive under time constraints and juggle/prioritize responsibilities • Strong project management skills with the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives across a variety of stakeholders • Highly organized • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Team-oriented, collaborative, and flexible • Strong problem-solving skills • Strong warehouse management and production management skills Education and Experience Requirement: • College Degree Required (Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering preferred) • 5+ Years of experience in External Manufacturing preferred • Proven management and or supervisory experience a plus • Experience with ERP System(s), Oracle (Peoplesoft) preferred Performance History Requirement: • Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities • Stellar references based on contributions and performance What Is In It For You? Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following: • 401K • Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage • Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays • Flexible Spending Accounts • Tuition Reimbursement • Employee and Dependent Life Insurance • Voluntary Disability Insurance • Other Voluntary Insurance Options Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.