Corporate Social Responsibility Strategist

SEARCH STRATEGIST - CORPORATE OFFICE (CHICAGO, IL / BEDMINSTER, NJ / AUSTIN, MN)

HORMEL FOODS CORPORATION

To save time applying, Hormel Foods does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based visas for this position at this time.

ABOUT HORMEL FOODS

Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minnesota, is a global branded food company with approximately $12 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, Skippy®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. News & World Report, one of America’s most responsible companies by Newsweek, recognized by TIME magazine as one of the World’s Best Companies, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. Strategic Partnership & Planning

Lead digital marketing strategy, execution, optimization, and reporting for assigned brands, retailers, and ecommerce channels.

Partner with Brand Marketing and Omnichannel Sales teams to understand business objectives and develop digital advertising programs that support Annual Operating Plans (AOPs).

Recommend investment strategies and program enhancements based on performance data, market dynamics, and retailer opportunities.

Participate in planning meetings and provide strategic guidance on digital advertising opportunities and risks.

Fully manage search marketing programs and selected display advertising programs through approved digital advertising platforms.

Build, launch, optimize, and maintain campaigns across retailer and search platforms.

Leverage automation, artificial intelligence, and platform capabilities to improve campaign efficiency and performance.

Develop and execute strategic testing plans, including keyword, audience, bidding, and creative experiments to maximize ROI.

Monitor campaign pacing and performance against established budgets and KPIs, making proactive adjustments as needed.

Ensure compliance with retailer advertising requirements and platform best practices.

Lead monthly, quarterly, and ad hoc reporting for Brand Management, Omnichannel Sales, and eCommerce leadership.

Analyze campaign performance and provide actionable insights, recommendations, and business implications.

Develop performance narratives that connect advertising results to broader business objectives.

Track and report key metrics including budget pacing, return on ad spend (ROAS), conversion performance, sales impact, and share-of-search trends.

Identify opportunities for optimization and growth through data analysis and trend monitoring.

Serve as a subject matter expert in digital advertising strategy, retail media, search marketing, and related technologies.

Provide guidance and recommendations to Brand Marketing and Omnichannel Sales teams regarding advertising strategies, platform capabilities, and emerging trends.

Collaborate with content, analytics, and ecommerce teams to improve search visibility and advertising effectiveness.

Share best practices and help advance digital advertising capabilities across the organization.

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business, Analytics, or a related field.

2+ years of relevant digital marketing, search marketing, ecommerce, retail media, or advertising experience.

Demonstrated ability to independently manage projects, prioritize workload, and execute with limited supervision.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into business insights.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.

Demonstrated ability to learn and apply new technologies, platforms, and business processes.

Experience with retail media management platforms such as Skai, Pacvue, or Stackline.

Experience with retailer advertising platforms such as Walmart Connect, Amazon Ads, Kroger Precision Marketing, Roundel, Criteo, CitrusAd, or similar platforms.

Experience managing multiple brands within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Experience with paid search and display advertising platforms.

Experience creating and presenting performance reporting to business stakeholders.

Corporate Office, Chicago, IL / Bedminster, NJ / Austin, MN

A comprehensive relocation package to the above areas will be offered, if required.

At Hormel Foods, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. The base hiring pay range for the Search Strategist role is between $82,800 - $133,500 per year , and your actual base pay within that range will depend upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge, skill set, level of experience, and geographic market location.

Other components of Hormel Foods’ total compensation package includes comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, discretionary annual merit increases, 401(k) with employer match, stock purchase plan, paid time off, free two-year community/technical college tuition for children of employees, and more.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

At Hormel we invite difference and diversity in all aspects. We offer a space of support, understanding, and community. Hormel Foods provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race; religious practices and observances; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; status as a protected veteran or spouse/family member of a protected veteran; or disability.

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