Senior Manager, Customer & Commercial Insights and Strategy

Hungry for a career that’s as rewarding as it is delicious? 

At Aspire Bakeries, we don’t just bake breads, cookies, and cakes - we create foods that bring people together. From La Brea Bakery® artisan breads to Otis Spunkmeyer® cookies, our products are enjoyed by millions of people every day. And behind every bite are talented manufacturing and support teams who take pride in their work and our food. 

We’re looking for hard-working people who will bring integrity, creativity, and a passion for excellence to everything they do - whether that’s on the bakery floor, in the office, or supporting customers. In return, we offer a workplace culture built on care, ownership, and growth - where your contributions matter and your career can rise as high as our bread loaves! 

With 13 commercial bakeries across North America and a reputation as an industry leader, Aspire Bakeries is rising together with our people and our customers to be the best all-around bakery solution. If you’re ready to grow with us, we’d love to hear from you.

Why You’ll Love Working At Aspire Bakeries

• Culture – Our culture thrives on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for excellence. We support team members, empower growth, and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
• Health & Wellness – Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus company-paid life insurance and additional voluntary options to fit your needs.
• Work-Life Balance – Paid parental leave, generous paid time off, and holidays so you can recharge and spend time on what matters most.
• Financial Security – Competitive retirement plans, plus short- and long-term disability coverage for peace of mind.
• Growth & Development – Opportunities to build skills, grow your career, and develop expertise through Aspire Bakeries’ learning and development programs.
• Flexibility & Support – HSA and FSA plans to help you manage everyday expenses.
• Recognition & Rewards – Performance incentive plans that celebrate achievements across sales, bakery performance, and individual contributions.

About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Customer & Commercial Insights and Strategy to join our team. As a Senior Manager, you will be accountable for transforming customer, shopper, and marketplace data into insight‑driven narratives that influence retailer strategy and internal commercial decision-making. This role elevates our strategic presence with retail customers and strengthens internal decision-making through clear, insight‑driven storytelling.)

Compensation

• Salary Range: $108,000 - $145,000

Core Accountabilities (What You’ll Be Doing)

• Lead development of insight‑driven customer presentations that influence retailer strategies and growth discussions
• Analyze syndicated, POS, and shopper datasets to identify trends, whitespace, and competitive opportunities
• Translate complex analytics into clear narratives with actionable recommendations
• Support external customer meetings with executive‑ready materials that elevate strategic conversations
• Deliver internal QBR/MBR and leadership presentations that synthesize performance and marketplace dynamics
• Align insights with Sales, Finance, RGM, and Marketing to support commercial priorities
• Champion the voice of the customer and marketplace across cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications (What You Bring to the Table)

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3–5+ years of experience in CPG insights, analytics, customer strategy, or related roles
• Strong proficiency with syndicated data tools (IRI, Nielsen, Circana) and retailer data platforms
• Demonstrated ability to create executive‑ready presentations and clear data visualizations
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills for data analysis and storytelling
• Strong communication and presentation skills with senior stakeholders
• Ability to translate complex data into actionable insights

Preferred Qualifications (Extra Ingredients for Success)

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience supporting retail customers within the CPG industry
• Expertise in loyalty, shopper insights, or custom research
• Strong cross-functional collaboration experience
• Proven ability to influence decisions in a fast-paced commercial environment

Aspire Bakeries LLC values the contribution each Team Member brings to our organization. The final determination of a successful candidate’s starting pay will vary based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to location, shift, education, skill, and experience within the job or the industry. The pay scale listed for this position is generally for candidates that meet the specified qualifications and requirements listed in this specific job description. Additional pay may be determined for those candidates that exceed these specified qualifications and requirements. We provide a competitive compensation package that recognizes your experience, credentials, and education alongside a robust benefits program to meet your needs. For union-represented postings, wage rates and ranges are governed by applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants.