Rachel Richardson
Category Marketing Manager | Insight‑Led Category Strategist | Supporting Operators With Smart, Scalable Solutions
- Role
- Manager, Category Marketing - Foodservice at Conagra Brands
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rachel Richardson
I’m a Foodservice Marketing leader passionate about bringing insight‑driven innovation to the K‑12 and Non-Commercial space. I specialize in connecting operator needs, emerging flavor and menu trends, and brand strategy to deliver products that win on taste, value, and operational ease.At Conagra Foodservice, I partner closely with Sales, Culinary, R&D, and cross‑functional teams to shape category strategy, launch new products, and support operators with solutions that drive participation and simplify back‑of‑house execution. I love turning market data and consumer behavior into clear stories that move teams and customers toward action.If you’re passionate about Foodservice innovation, K‑12, or building high‑impact cross‑functional relationships, I’d love to connect.
Experience
Manager, Category Marketing - Foodservice
May 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
K-12 Pizza, Biscuits, Plant-Based Meat, and Dessert Pies (April 2025 - present). Brands include The Max, Gilardi, Bakery Chef, Gardein, and moreSnacks, Pudding, and Popcorn (May 2022 - April 2025). Brands include Slim Jim, Snack Pack, Dukes, FATTY, David, Bigs, Orville Redenbacher, Act II, Vlasic Pickleballs, Vogel, Andy Capp\'s, Angie\'s BoomChickaPop, Crunch N\' Munch, and more
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science - MS, Agricultural and Applied Economics
2017 — 2019
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science - BS, Consumer Economics and Finance
2013 — 2017
Find verified contacts for anyone on LinkedIn
Unifers gives sales teams verified emails and direct dials, enriched profiles, and outreach that lands in the inbox.
Free plan included · No credit card required
This profile is compiled from publicly available professional sources. Unifers is not affiliated with or endorsed by LinkedIn. Request removal of this profile.