Marketing Manager
- Full-time
- PL-DEPT: 73-0510
Company Description
Foster Farms has been a family-owned and operated company for four generations. Since our founding days back in 1939, we have always been committed to providing consumers with the highest-quality, best-tasting poultry products available. The hope is that our commitment to excellence, honesty, quality, service, and our people will shine through in everything we do.
We are always looking for talented individuals to join the Foster Farms team. We offer the experience of a large organization, but operate like a family business. More than half of our job openings are filled by internal promotion, and we encourage employees to gain a variety of experiences across different functional groups.
Job Description
PURPOSE OF POSITION:
The Marketing Manager is charged with the development and execution of business plans for a single business and delivering the financial and marketplace goals set by higher level managers or executives. Responsible for creating the product, distribution, promotional, and pricing strategies to enable sales to deliver the revenue and volume plan.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Lead, train and coach Trainee thru Assistant Marketing Manager
Lead cross functional partners to resolve meat supply, inventory position, available capacity, and quality issues.
Provide guidance for the management of pricing and trade promotion plan, marketing budget, forecasting of volume and net sales.
Drive profitable sales growth by developing and implementing market strategies & initiatives including but not limited to advertising, POS, packaging, innovation, promotions, coupons, and trade shows.
Analyze financial results, consumer trends, market share levels, competitive activity and external environmental factors in support of daily management of the business.
Effectively delegate and manage projects and tasks. Perform other duties as needed to drive business .
Qualifications
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing & MBA
5+ year track record of increasing responsibility in like business or product line.
Ability to move up or cross functionally within the organization.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in related field
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated analytical and marketing experience.
Strong grasp of CPG and brand management fundamentals
Proficient in Microsoft Office, Syndicated Data Tools, ERP Software
Excellent presentation skills with both large and small audiences
Demonstrated ability to understand ramifications of business unit decision to other components of the company.
Highly proficient at project management
Proven track record of success with increasing levels of responsibility.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to travel
Ability to obtain valid CA Drivers License & obtain reliable transportation for business travel
Consistent and reliable attendance
Ability to work in fast paced, high pressure situations
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Foster Farms is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities, Females, Veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Foster Farms participates in E-Verify during the hire process at all locations for all new employees.