Marketing Director - Food Service Business

Marketing Director - Food Service Business

At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors, and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs.

Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation, and the power of food to bring people together.

We’re seeking a dynamic Marketing Director to lead marketing for our C-store and Top Chains business—one-third of our $1B Food service portfolio. In this role, you’ll shape marketing strategies, set goals, and drive go-to-market execution, all aligned with our mission to be the fastest-growing global food company. As C-store and Top Chains are poised to be a key growth engine, your work will directly impact the company’s future success.

Ready to make an impact? Apply today!

• Direct the marketing efforts through assembling, leading, and managing the channel management team to maximize sales and profitability.
• In partnership with the product team, direct the development of the long‑term portfolio vision and innovation plans.
• Identify market trends, competitive threats, and customer strategies to grow sales and market share.
• Develop and execute the analytics required for strategic category and customer plans.
• Make recommendations for pricing and promotion strategies.
• Maintain a strong working relationship with the Sales organization, leading development of customer targeting work, insight development and innovation planning with current and new customers.
• Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports while collaborating with cross‑functional marketing teams to build a best‑in‑class marketing organization.
• Develop marketing budget as part of overall business unit budget.

• Bachelor’s Degree (or equivalent professional experience), MBA preferred, and a minimum of 10+ years of marketing leadership experience, ideally in the food service industry.
• Innovation and commercialization leadership involving market trends, competitive threats, and customer strategies.
• Ability to inspire the organization to create leverage and establish cross‑function and cross‑department synergies.

The base salary range for this position is $132,750–$221,250 annually, with eligibility for a 30% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. In addition, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well‑being, including comprehensive health benefits, time‑off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.

CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email

Seniority level:
Director.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Marketing and Sales. Industry: Food and Beverage Manufacturing.