Marketing Manager

Ventura Foods

Category Marketing Manager responsible for product development and commercialization in Mayonnaise category. Collaborating cross-functionally to strengthen market position with national accounts and distributors.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $104,154 - $136,153 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Analyze category performance, operator trends, and competitive dynamics to identify growth opportunities and inform category plans.
Translate market insights into actionable business recommendations including product innovation, pricing strategy, and portfolio optimization.
Develop category expertise and serve as the internal subject matter expert across Ventura Foods.
Lead cross-functional new product development initiatives from concept through commercialization in partnership with R&D, Culinary, Sales, and Operations.
Define product positioning, value proposition, pricing strategy, and launch plans for new product introductions.
Develop integrated go-to-market strategies including sales tools, promotions, and digital marketing campaigns.
Support national accounts and distributor partners with product recommendations, formula selection, and category solutions.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.
5+ years of marketing, category management, or product management experience.
Experience within the foodservice, food manufacturing, or B2B food industry.
Strong written and oral communication skills, required.
Demonstrated experience leading cross-functional product development or commercialization initiatives.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Prescription, Dental, & Vision – coverage beginning on your 1st day for eligible employees
Profit Sharing and 401(k) matching (after eligible criteria is met)
Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
Employee Appreciation Events
Employee Assistance Programs

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Hard Skills & Tools

category performance analysismarket insights translationproduct innovationpricing strategyportfolio optimizationproduct positioningvalue propositiongo-to-market strategydigital marketing campaignscross-functional product development

Soft Skills

strong written communicationstrong oral communicationleadershipcollaborationanalytical thinkingproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsorganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in Business