Vice President, Marketing
Elizabeth, NJ - USA
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Job Summary
Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation Camerican International Finica and GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG sources products from over 60 countries and supplies leading retailers distributors chain restaurants hotels cruise lines and food manufacturers.
Gellert Global Group is seeking a dynamic and strategic Vice President of Marketing to lead marketing efforts across its portfolio of global sourcing companies. The VP of Marketing will be responsible for shaping and executing a unified marketing vision that enhances brand equity drives customer engagement and supports business growth across domestic and international markets.
Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
Develop and articulate a unified marketing strategy for GGG and its brand family ensuring consistency clarity and differentiation in the marketplace.
Oversee brand architecture and positioning across product lines and business units (imported specialty food frozen/shelf-stable value-added etc.).
Partner closely with Sales and Business Development teams to support product launches go-to-market plans and customer presentations.
Lead brand communications public relations content marketing social media trade shows and industry events.
Oversee packaging design efforts for GGG brands and help build stories around these brands.
Develop and manage marketing budget KPIs and metrics (e.g. brand awareness ROI) and provide regular reporting report to the executive team.
Build mentor and develop a high-performing marketing team; promote best practices agility and cross-functional alignment.
Collaborate with executive leadership to ensure marketing strategy supports corporate priorities such as brand integration international expansion and strategic growth initiatives (e.g. acquisitions partnerships).
Oversee internal communications strategy and execution to ensure alignment engagement and consistent messaging across the organization.
Partner and collaborate with HR on GGGs social initiatives and public relations efforts to support employee engagement community presence and brand reputation.
Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in Marketing Business or related field required; MBA preferred.
10 years of progressive marketing experience with leadership responsibility ideally within food FMCG or import/export sectors.
Proven ability to build and execute marketing strategies that drive growth brand equity and competitive differentiation.
Strong digital marketing expertise including analytics CRM/marketing automation e-commerce and customer-insight capabilities.
Experience with B2B channels (foodservice distribution manufacturing) and exposure to consumer/brand marketing is highly desirable.
Demonstrated success leading inspiring and developing high-performing teams in a fast-paced environment.
Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and business acumen; able to partner effectively with Sales Procurement Supply Chain Operations and senior leadership.
Exceptional verbal and written communication storytelling and presentation skills.
Track record of success in brand building digital marketing and working with or supporting international markets.
Salary Range: $200000 - $250000 annually plus bonus
Our company will be relocating to a new corporate headquarters in Madison NJ in Q1 of 2027. Candidates should be comfortable with this upcoming change in location.
Our Benefits:
We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.
- Health: Medical dental and vision insurance Company-paid life accident and long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts
- Wealth: Competitive pay annual bonus opportunity matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment generous employee referral program
- Happiness:
- Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences education assistance program
- Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
- Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs wellness philanthropic and DE&I initiatives Company-sponsored celebrations and team building events
The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .
Required Experience:
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About Company
The Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies, and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years.