Marketing Support

Location

Naperville, IL | United States

Job description

Overview:  

Enthusiastic about working in a people first environment, able to make a difference, service first attitude ? There has never been a better time to join our company, we are growing and want to speak to you.  

Global Brand and Export Development is a food brokerage and international sales and marketing company, representing clients whose products are sold in the supermarket, natural, specialty, and fresh channels.  

Corporate Social Responsibility:  

We measure success by the lives we impact . Since Global’s inception , we have committed ourselves to donating 10% of net profits to worthy causes and prioritize quality of life for employees .  

Job Details:  

Primary Responsibilities:  

Marketing Support will complete organizational and management tasks that support the efforts of a variety of projects, campaigns, or events. They work closely with the senior management team to determine the budget for a particular project and the desired outcome for the project. Their job is to perform their job duties with the goal of the project in mind to deliver high-quality results. They may also handle more detailed aspects of a project like event preparation, appointment scheduling or customer service initiatives.  

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate Marketing Team Tasks 
  • Conduct regular update meetings and check-ins with all team members – both separately and altogether. 
  • Manage and oversee project deadlines and progress across team. 
  • Delegate new tasks to appropriate team members including promotional submissions, presentations, sell sheets, etc. 
• Maintain onboarding process for new brands to ensure successful launch : Assisting in brand development, certification processes, and introductions to team.  
• Manage distributor relationships with all brands by sending communications to clients and team and acting on needs that grow from said communication.  
• Assist in managing brands business and communicating regular business updates to clients.
  • Conduct “Market Studies” to research and survey the market and create presentations with analytical findings.  
  • Product development and trending information  
  • Track and follow up with brands on deliverables.  
  • Send important communications to vendors or the trade across all aspects of business.  
• Create and handle distributor and retailer marketing programs, promotional plans, ads, trade shows and any other marketing opportunities.
• Trade Shows:
  • Coordinate all facets of distributor, industry and retailer shows for brands including applications, forms, promotions, booth logistics , samples, marketing materials, platforms including correct imaging and partnerships.  
  • Provide prep meetings and in-show support to both vendors and the team.  
• Promotions:
  • KeHE Roadmaps – Create and discuss vendors national plans, and present to CM. Assist in managing artwork and implementation of advertisements. Track vendor GBB score and goals.  
  • New @ KeHE – Strategize with vendors and submit applications while following up with program POs and inventory deadlines.  
  • Retailer Promotional Plans – create specific retailer promotional plans to support vendors existing business.  
  • Help coordinate the submission of promotions via retailer/distributor portals ( ProGrocery , NOPAs, MeijerVendornet , Spotlights) and manage the submission of Albertsons/Safeway Deal Input Templates.
• Collaborate and communicate with Export Sales Team to develop marketing programs and materials for Global’s brands.  
• Coordinate and apply a social media strategic plan monthly with regular activity and track metrics for growth.  
• Keep up to date with latest business/marketing/CPG technology and trends including RangeMe , IX-One, Virtual Shows, Syndigo , KeHE programs (CAREtrade, DIVERSEtrade , ELEVATE) 
• Assist in Ad Hoc requests from team including paperwork/forms, image retrieval, product and vendor maintenance, etc.  

Qualifications / Additional Skills /Aptitude:  

• 1-2 years of experience in B2B marketing, sales, or a related field. 
• Digital marketing or social media experience preferred. 
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively through all organizational levels. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are crucial for documenting requirements, facilitating meetings, and conveying findings and recommendations to leadership. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential for gathering, interpreting, and analyzing data and business processes.  
• Knowledge of project management tools to assist in project planning, monitoring, and execution. 
• The capability to identify issues, propose solutions, and work with leadership to implement improvements.  
• Strong documentation skills for creating clear and comprehensive requirements, specifications, and reports.
• Collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams. 
• College degree preferred in Marketing, Communications, or Business-related field. 

Benefits Include:  

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Flexible Remote Schedule 
• Paid Time Off 
  • 52 Short workday Fridays (end at 2 pm), this approximates 20 additional days off.
  • 5 days of vacation to start / 10 days after 1 year 
  • 3 Personal days 
  • 3 Sick days
  • 2 floating holidays
  • Your birthday off
  • 7 recognized National Holidays 
  • In total: Year 1 (41 days) & Year 2 (46 days)
• 401(k) with employee bonus pool 
• Employee incurred Expense Reimbursement 
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• 50k life insurance policy

Global is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.  

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