Product Line Specialist - Ground Beef

Product Line Specialist - Ground Beef Cargill - 3.7 Wichita, KS Job Details 5 hours ago Benefits Relocation assistance Qualifications Market research projects Pricing Market analysis Product marketing Sales Product marketing strategy Project planning Mid-level Marketing strategy development Profit & loss Bachelor's degree Successful product launch management Food industry 4 years Escalation handling Profit and loss analysis Leadership Full Job Description Cargill is a family company committed to providing food and agricultural solutions to nourish the world in a safe, responsible, and sustainable way. We sit at the heart of the supply chain, partnering with producers and customers to source, make and deliver products that are vital for living. By providing customers with life's essentials, we enable businesses to grow, communities to prosper, and consumers to live well. This position is in our Food Enterprise where we are committed to serving food manufacturers, food service customers, and retailers with a complete range of innovative ingredients and branded products. Our portfolio includes poultry, beef, egg, alternative protein, salt, oils, starches, sweeteners, cocoa and chocolate. Job Purpose and Impact The Product Line Specialist will design and implement a comprehensive product marketing cycle. We seek a professional who will identify market potential, establish pricing and market strategies, estimate potential sales, define promotional activities and handle product through phase-out. Key Accountabilities Prepare and coordinate product introductions and updates. Compile and evaluate research on market product requirements and identify enhancements to current features and functionality. Coordinate program planning with customers to identify manufacturing schedules, goals, design criteria, costs and similar considerations. Plan, organize and coordinate assigned programs to accomplish financial and budgetary goals. Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while escalating only the most complex issues to appropriate staff. Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience Minimum of four years of related work experience Travel up to 20% Peferred Qualifications Strong knowledge of ground beef businesses Experience developing and leading the strategy for premium product lines or brands Profit and Loss experience Sales, Pricing or operations experience Project management experience Understanding of food industry, market, sales and channels Position Information Relocation assistance will be provided for the Kansas area.

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Wichita, KS Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Vet