Work Shift:
Day
Pay Type:
Salary
Hourly Rate (if applicable):
N/A
Targeted Base Salary Range (if applicable):
$140,800.00 - $182,600.00
JOB OVERVIEW:
This role will focus on the development of new growth opportunities and defining go-to-market strategies for specific products segments and applications. The position will manage cross-functional projects, working collaboratively across enterprises, geographies, and functions to lead pilot projects and business development efforts.
Successful candidates will be strategic thinkers with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They will have project management experience, particularly in commercial excellence initiatives, and be able to manage these projects from planning through to execution. Candidates must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to create compelling presentations and write effectively. The ability to build trust with key stakeholders and customers to collaborate across various commercial and functional areas is essential. A deep curiosity and drive to seize opportunities, along with business acumen and a passion for solving challenges using facts and data, are key qualities. Candidates should also demonstrate resiliency, with the ability to consolidate multiple perspectives into a unified vision and strategy for successful execution.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Global Ingredients Capabilities & Operations Framework (40%)
- Develop go-to-market strategies for specific industries and product segments, identifying new growth opportunities.
- Support sales teams in defining and promoting BDG's value proposition to customers.
- Define key product/industry goals aligned with strategic objectives and prioritize tactics for execution.
- Build strong collaborative partnerships across functions to launch new products and initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and execution of marketing plans and programs, including the creation of industry/product fact packs.
- Identify market trends and consumer insights to enhance Blue Diamond’s competitive position in the ingredient market.
- Provide detailed internal analysis on the ingredient portfolio and product categories, identifying key growth or decline trends.
- Drive competitive analysis utilizing market data and insights to assist sales in development of account plans and presentations, participating in key customer meetings.
Project Management & Execution (30%)
- Provide project management consulting and execution support to enhance business capabilities across the organization in alignment with the GID capabilities and operations framework.
- Lead and support pilot projects related to business development, go-to-market strategy, technical sales enablement, and other commercial operations priorities.
- Assist in the valuation, prioritization, and implementation of commercial enablement and transformation projects within the ingredient’s portfolio.
Customer-Backed, Data-Driven Champion (20%)
- Leverage research tools such as Mintel, Euromonitor, and IRI to drive data-informed go-to-market strategies and identify opportunities for disruption and innovation.
- Use competitive intelligence to identify business opportunities and promote a data-driven, decision-making culture.
- Facilitate customer insight generation and formalize feedback processes to support growth and strategic planning.
Accelerated Continuous Improvement (10%)
- Maintain a mindset focused on continuous improvement within the GID capabilities and operations framework.
- Partner with commercial leaders, sales, and stakeholders to measure the effectiveness of executed strategies.
- Lead the utilization of tools within the GID framework to assess maturity across people, processes, and data.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Strategy
- 5 years of brand marketing, project management, strategy, commercial excellence or product marketing experience.
- Food industry experience a must
- Strong written communication skills.
- Strong collaboration and project management skills
- Demonstrated ability to quickly learn and effectively navigate the organization
- Excel – Advanced proficiency in the use of Excel for doing analysis, creating spreadsheets and graphs.
- PowerPoint – Commands above average expertise in the use of PowerPoint.
- Strong analytical skills.
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCES
- Knowledge of SAP
- Skilled in executing detailed processes while maintaining a high level of organization.
- Experience working with Word Press database and Mail Chimp.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
- N/A
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, employees are regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to finger, handle, feel or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Employees work under typical office conditions, and the noise level is usually quiet. Required to travel.
Blue Diamond Growers is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer
EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
WHY BLUE DIAMOND?
In addition to working at the world’s largest, state-of-the-art almond manufacturer, we offer a safe and collaborative team environment, with numerous opportunities for free training and career advancement. Check out the BDG Benefits, Health & Wellness Guide HERE .
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Blue Diamond Growers (BDG) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. BDG provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information. BDG also complies with all provisions of the U.S. Government's Executive Order 11246 dated September 24, 1965 and the rules, regulations and relevant orders of the Secretary of Labor.
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Healthcare Strength — The benefits menu includes multiple HMO/PPO medical options, dental and vision coverage, an EAP, life and long‑term disability, plus optional protections and a wellness program. The breadth and add‑ons present a comprehensive health and protection suite.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a tiered employer match and Roth/in‑plan conversion is offered, with indications of immediate vesting. This structure is positioned as a solid component of total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid holidays, vacation, sick time, and family or statutory leaves (parental, bereavement, military, jury duty) are available, with eligibility varying by status/tenure. The portfolio covers common leave needs across life events.
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Blue Diamond Growers is on a global mission to share the benefits of almonds with the world. Blue Diamond Growers is the world's largest almond processing and marketing company. We are the world’s leading almond brand, and we’re focused on building markets and creating new products to deliver the benefits of almonds to the world. Made up of more than 3,000 growers, we’re cooperatively owned by half of the state's almond growers who produce over 80 percent of the world almond supply. The California almond crop is marketed to all 50 states and more than 90 foreign countries, making almonds California's largest food export, the sixth largest U.S. food export and the #1 specialty crop in America. We keep that market-leading position by remaining strategically ahead of the curve, with continual innovations in our award-winning processing plants and information technology systems that have grown by leaps and bounds to support global growth. Our biggest point of differentiation, though, is our people. Through cooperation and teamwork, we, the Almond People as we’re affectionately known, deliver the best-tasting, highest-value almonds and almond products in the world. This is an exciting time at Blue Diamond where every team member can showcase their talents and contribute in new and innovative ways to drive accomplishments. The opportunity is here for each of us to step up, take our futures in hand and find new ways to achieve at Blue Diamond. We’re building on our strengths, learning as we go, trusting one another and realizing unprecedented levels of success. Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
