Sales Planner

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®, Villa Prima ®, Chef One ®, Twin Marquis ® and Minh®. 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.

This Sales Planner position, working out of our Hopkins, MN headquarters, is responsible for the support and coordination of the Customer HQ selling process. The position will assist in managing timelines, data entry, sales processes, and operational activities.

What You Will Do:

• Participate in the coordination of activities essential to Customer HQ Sales planning process including vendor contracts, communication, customer portal & compliance requirements.

• Support HQ sales team managers with internal processes such as pricing error reconciliation and product authorization and others.

• Support HQ sales team managers with hierarchy maintenance and master data integrity, including updating of internal systems and communication for customer mergers & acquisitions.

• Support team managers with coordination of team Customer Relation Management (CRM) data. Manage multiple portals and multiple customers, enter promotions, maintain current info, pull contracts, price increases, product authorizations.

• Execute existing sales processes and advise process improvements.

What You Will Bring:

• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point, and Outlook, along with the desire to learn new systems and technologies.

• Project management, organizational skills, strong work ethic, and high level of independence in working.

• Understanding of basic P/L and total customer investment metrics.

What We Offer:

The base salary range for this position is $54,000 - $89,000 annually with eligibility for our Annual Incentive Program (AIP) bonus up to 20%, based on organizational performance. The salary range represents numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to education, skills, work experience, certifications, geography etc. As such, starting pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range.

Beyond base salary, 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 [email protected].

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