Brand Manager – Foodservice

Role Overview

Garner Foods is seeking a dynamic and commercially minded Brand Manager – Foodservice to lead marketing initiatives that drive growth across the Foodservice channel.

What You Will Do

Develop and execute marketing strategies, develop and manage programs that generate qualified leads, and help lead planning and execution of trade shows and customer events.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate understands the Foodservice ecosystem and can translate customer insights into effective marketing strategies and tactics that deliver measurable business results.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Proven marketing experience in the food industry
• Experience supporting B2B sales organizations and developing lead-generation or demand-creation programs
• Strong understanding of Foodservice distribution, operator channels, chain accounts, non-commercial segments, independent restaurant channels, and Foodservice industry dynamics
• Experience planning and managing trade shows, customer events, industry conferences, or channel events
• Strong project management, organizational, communication, and follow-through skills
• Experience working with agency partners, event vendors, creative partners, or media partners
• Experience managing marketing budgets, campaign investments, event spending, or program ROI
• Ability to translate customer and channel insights into marketing strategies, selling tools, campaigns, and measurable business actions
• Ability to work cross-functionally with Sales, Product Development, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, Finance, and leadership
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing-related systems, presentation tools, and reporting tools
• Ability to travel for customer meetings, trade shows, industry events, distributor meetings, and other business needs as required