Marketing Manager II

TheMarketing Manager II reports into the Sr. Marketing Manager and is responsible for assembling and analyzing market and trend data for the purpose of generating targeted marketing strategies and associated content to support Newly Weds Foods business across its core vertical markets. Plays a key consultative role in contributing to the companys marketing and sales efforts through customer-focused and internal presentations food product concept creation and general marketing tools designed to provide rationale & clarity behind new product development activities.

Essential Functions:

• Develop an understanding of the markets relevant to NWFs business: source evaluate and convert market data into insightful analysis that supports a persuasive story behind presentation content shared internally and with customers.

• Serve as the Marketing Lead for 1-3 strategic team accounts and work closely with the leads from culinary and R&D to enhance customer touch point opportunities.
• Assist the Sr. Marketing Manager and Director of Marketing in the development and execution of marketing initiatives to include innovation pipeline trend data new product introductions as well as specialized topics.
• Stay current with food trends and demonstrate an ability to conceptualize new product concepts (independently or in group setting) from an ingredient perspective for NWF as well as a finished product point of view for our customer base.
• Business travel when necessary as part of an enterprise selling team leading customized marketing presentations to foodservice retail and manufacturing/processor customers.
• Interface regularly with NWF Sales R&D and Culinary groups providing curated information to address specific project parameters in a creative supportive and collaborative fashion.
• Build marketing materials ranging from internal and external presentations to videos and sales related collateral that enhance NWFs industry leading position and perception.
• Maintain flexibility to work across several locations in the Chicago area.
• Perform other duties or special projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors Degree in Marketing Advertising Communications or related business discipline.
• Minimum of five to eight years in a true marketing-oriented position. Customer Marketing or direct customer engagement experience highly preferred. Considered beneficial if in a food manufacturer or foodservice corporate environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills are essential.
• Must be a strategic yet creative thinker with the ability to convey information in an influential and persuasive manner.
• Ability to work independently as well as in cross functional teams.
• Organizational and time management abilities are important in this fast-paced environment.
• Power Point proficient and a general knowledge of Microsoft Office project management tools foodservice and/or retail subscription database systems Adobe applications and Lotus Notes.
• Up to 20% Travel North America

Personal Attributes:

• Self-starter
• Leader
• Interpersonal savvy.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Relationship builder with external and internal customers.
• Collaborative in the ability to coordinate cross-functional resources.
• Strategic agility.
• Strong business acumen.
• Comfort around higher management.
• Proficient in dealing with ambiguity.
• Strong problem solver and listening skills.
• Strong priority setting and project management skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Skilled in timely decision making.

Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental/Vision Insurance
• Employee Incentive Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Cash Accumulation Plan-401K
• Life/AD&D Insurance
• Short- Term/Long-Term Disability
• Vacation Plan
• Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
• Adoption Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Pet Insurance

Salary: $105000-$130000