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Patterson Companies

Director, Commercialization

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$235K - $246K/yr

The Director, Commercialization leads commercialization and product implementation strategy across ... Oversee implementation initiatives, establishing milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring ...

Pattersoncompanies

Director, Commercialization

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$235K - $246K/yr

The Director, Commercialization leads commercialization and product implementation strategy across ... Oversee implementation initiatives, establishing milestones, managing dependencies, and ensuring ...

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How much do commercialization manager jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for commercialization manager in Minnesota is $60,088.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $43,100.00 and $67,600.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a commercialization manager do?

A commercialization manager oversees the process of bringing new products or services to market, coordinating activities such as product development, marketing, sales, and distribution. They analyze market potential, develop go-to-market strategies, and ensure that products meet customer needs and business goals, often working closely with R&D, marketing, and sales teams.

What is the difference between Commercialization Manager vs Product Manager?

AspectCommercialization ManagerProduct Manager
Primary FocusLaunching and marketing products, managing go-to-market strategiesDeveloping product features, managing product lifecycle
Required SkillsMarket analysis, sales coordination, marketing strategiesProduct development, user experience, roadmap planning
Work EnvironmentCross-functional teams, marketing, sales, R&DEngineering, design, customer feedback teams

While both roles involve bringing products to market, the Commercialization Manager focuses on launching and promoting products, whereas the Product Manager concentrates on product development and lifecycle management. Understanding these differences helps organizations assign the right responsibilities and skills to each role.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Commercialization Manager?

To thrive as a Commercialization Manager, you need expertise in product development, market analysis, business strategy, and typically a degree in business, marketing, or a related field. Familiarity with project management tools, CRM systems, and data analytics platforms, along with certifications in project management (like PMP), are often required. Strong communication, cross-functional leadership, and problem-solving abilities help drive projects through to market launch. These skills ensure successful product introduction, effective collaboration, and maximized commercial value for the organization.

How does a Commercialization Manager typically collaborate with cross-functional teams during product launches?

A Commercialization Manager works closely with teams across marketing, sales, product development, and supply chain to successfully bring new products to market. They facilitate communication between departments to ensure timelines, budgets, and launch strategies are aligned. This role often involves coordinating meetings, addressing potential roadblocks, and ensuring everyone stays informed about the product’s progress. Strong collaboration skills are essential, as the Commercialization Manager acts as a central point of contact to drive the launch process forward.
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Infographic showing various Commercialization Manager job openings in Minnesota as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 88% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 4% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $60,088 per year, or $28.9 per hour.

Manager, Commercialization - Private Label

Post Consumer Brands

Lakeville, MN • On-site

Full-time

Posted 21 days ago

Post Consumer Brands rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 17 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

89th of 436 rated food and drinks producers

Job description

Business Unit Overview
Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company's portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats™, PEBBLES™, Grape-Nuts™ and Malt-O-Meal™ cereal and Peter Pan™ peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish™, Kibbles 'n Bits™ and 9Lives™ dog and cat food. Post also provides private label solutions to customers in pet food, cereal, nut butters and granola. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Facebook for the latest news.
Location Description
Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.
Responsibilities
Private Label Cereal Commercialization Manager
Location: Lakeville, MN (Hybrid - 3 days/week in office)
About the Role
At Post Consumer Brands, we are passionate about delivering high-quality cereal products that meet the evolving needs of consumers and retail partners. We are seeking a strategic, collaborative, and execution-focused Private Label Cereal Commercialization Manager to lead the successful commercialization of our private label cereal portfolio.
In this highly visible leadership role, you will oversee the end-to-end commercialization process for customer initiatives, new product launches, product changes, cost savings projects, harmonization efforts, and discontinuations. You will serve as the critical connection between customer requirements, business objectives, and cross-functional execution, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within scope, and with excellence.
This position combines customer-facing engagement, project leadership, process improvement, and people management. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at influencing across functions, and is passionate about developing high-performing teams.
What You'll Do
Commercialization Leadership
  • Lead the end-to-end commercialization process for Private Label cereal initiatives, ensuring flawless execution from concept through market launch.
  • Oversee a broad portfolio of projects including new product introductions, customer-specific SKUs, product changes, harmonization initiatives, cost savings projects, and product discontinuations.
  • Serve as the commercialization subject matter expert, ensuring adherence to established processes while identifying opportunities to improve speed, efficiency, and effectiveness.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to proactively identify risks, remove obstacles, and maintain project momentum.

Customer & Business Partnership
  • Serve as the primary commercialization liaison for customers, participating in customer meetings and providing project execution updates.
  • Coordinate customer timelines, requirements, and expectations to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Partner closely with Sales teams to communicate product changes, network optimization initiatives, commercialization plans, and key business updates.
  • Build and maintain trusted relationships with both internal stakeholders and external customers.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of Commercialization Project Managers and Product Change Managers.
  • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
  • Mentor team members in project management best practices, leadership capabilities, stakeholder engagement, and effective communication.
  • Provide clear direction, performance feedback, and growth opportunities to support team success.

Project & Portfolio Management
  • Ensure commercialization projects remain on track, meet business objectives, and achieve established timelines.
  • Provide visibility across the organization through project status updates, portfolio reporting, performance metrics, and issue escalation.
  • Balance multiple priorities while ensuring resources are aligned with strategic business needs.
  • Collaborate with teams to execute high-priority or accelerated projects that require creative problem-solving and agile decision-making.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Sales, Customer Strategy, Marketing, R&D, Finance, Supply Chain, Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality & Regulatory, Graphics, Master Data, Legal, Customer Solutions, and other key stakeholders.
  • Drive alignment across functions while ensuring accountability for project deliverables.
  • Build strong partnerships that support commercialization excellence and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications
What We're Looking For
We are seeking a leader who can successfully balance strategic thinking with operational execution while inspiring teams and driving results through influence.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Operations, Food Science, Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • 7-10 years of experience in consumer packaged goods (CPG), commercialization, project management, product change management, operations, supply chain, customer management, or a related business function.
  • Minimum of 3 years of people management experience.
  • Proven experience leading complex cross-functional projects from initiation through execution.
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability without direct authority.
  • Ability to navigate ambiguity, change, and competing priorities with a positive, solution-oriented mindset.

Preferred Qualifications
  • PMP certification preferred.
  • Experience working with private label products and customer commercialization processes.
  • Knowledge of food manufacturing, supply chain operations, and product lifecycle management.
  • Experience leading continuous improvement or process optimization initiatives.

Our Leadership Expectations
Successful candidates will embody Post Consumer Brands' core leadership expectations:
  • Win As One - Collaborate and build strong partnerships across teams.
  • Be Bold - Challenge the status quo and bring innovative solutions forward.
  • Bring Joy - Foster a positive and engaging work environment.
  • Act Like An Owner - Take accountability, make sound decisions, and drive results.

Work Location & Hybrid Work Model
This position is based in Lakeville, Minnesota, and follows a hybrid work schedule with employees expected to work onsite three days per week (Tuesday-Thursday).
Why Join Post Consumer Brands?
At Post Consumer Brands, you'll have the opportunity to lead critical customer-facing initiatives, influence the future of our growing private label business, and work alongside talented colleagues who are passionate about delivering excellence. You'll be empowered to make an impact, develop your leadership capabilities, and help shape products that reach consumers across the country every day.
Join us and help bring great cereal products from idea to reality through commercialization excellence.
The pay range for this position is $92,191 - $136,442per year.

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