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We are currently seeking a qualified individual for the Assistant Marketing Manager position joining our team in Nottingham PA on-site.
- SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday approximately 40 hours a week in a hybrid format.
- BENEFITS: This position is full-time benefit eligible elective benefits include:
- Medical dental hearing and vision insurance.
- Marathon Health Clinic - a premier on-site healthcare provider. A separate entity from Herrs located at our Nottingham PA facility. This facility ensures easy access to tailored healthcare services preventative care wellness programs for employees on any medical plan
- Opportunity to contribute to a 401k with a company match.
- Paid vacation holiday and sick time.
- Paid Employee referral program.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Marketing Manager is responsible for assisting in development of and leading projects within the marketing department of assigned in-market brands and products at Herr Foods. The individual must be able to work in a fast paced entrepreneurial environment with an emphasis on collective collaborative teamwork. This job is focused on program development and execution as well as the management of the day-to-day logistics of all key brand programs. Assists Marketing Manager(s) in timeline management budget and program analysis.
The Assistant Marketing Manager will assist in the development of the brands product and communication plans while collaborating with multi-function teams and agency partners to execute the programs. Employee will handle a significant amount of product management work including ensuring that products are enabled in the Integrated business planning system and projects are delivered on-time and within budgets. Assistant marketing manager will develop demand forecasts for new item launches as well as ongoing product lines. Critical to their success will be their ability to work closely with Research & Development Supply Chain Finance and Sales to ensure products are delivered to the market on agreed upon timelines. The employee should be well organized excel at communicating analytically strong financially astute and a quick study of assigned items and programs.
Benefit (Details):
Herrs is proud to offer a variety of quality benefits and wellness programs where we have been recognized as a 5-time Well Workplace Award winner in the area! Elective benefits include medical dental vision and hearing insurance long term disability life insurance accident hospital and critical illness indemnity plans and legal plans. The company also provides opportunities to contribute to a 401k with a company match vacation sick and holiday pay EAP services and tuition reimbursement. Benefits start the first of the month following 30 days of service (unless otherwise noted in plan description).
Key Responsibilities
- Assist in the coordination and leading of assigned projects that pertain to product introduction portfolio management and product improvement. Projects may include new products formula changes pricing changes weight changes and packaging redesigns.
- Assist in insight gathering to generate direction for new product development as well as actionable opportunities for improvement on products that are below their potential.
- Assist in consumer and shopper communication projects. Will be actively learning about creation and execution of compelling consumer value propositions delivered through holistic insightful and cost-effective communication tactics.
- Leads day-to-day execution of product setup which includes ensuring the products are properly set up in programs/systems and stakeholders have the product information and materials they need to be successful.
- Drives communication and collaboration with sales on projects including providing regular updates on ongoing projects and opportunities for improvement in current projects so they are properly informed.
- Develops cost recommendations for resources needed to execute projects which may include product samples or collateral.
- Business Forecasting/Results - work with Sales Supply Chain and others to generate accurate volume forecasts and actionable easy to understand analyses on results.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Education and/or Experience
A minimum of two years of overall professional experience in brand management / marketing is desired. A four-year college degree required with a degree in business-related field strongly preferred. MBA preferred but not required.
Reasoning Ability
Must have the ability to solve complex problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Must have the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Must be comfortable making quick decisions without all information present.
Computer Skills
Should have expertise in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint and Word. Should have experience with and a working knowledge of consumer digital applications that would be used in marketing consumer products. Should have experience using online applications for data gathering. Should be able to learn new programs with ease when asked.
Certificates Licenses Registrations
Must have a valid drivers license in the current state of residence.
Will be asked to complete Harvard Business Publishing Spreadsheet modeling course if not already certified.
Other Skills and Abilities
Must be able to read write understand and speak English.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee will be required to use the computer extensively and participate in frequent meetings throughout each day.
Travel
Occasional travel may be required to meet with agency partners participate in off-site meetings and sales / trade events. Travel less than 5% may be required with occasional overnight stays.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.