Originally established in 1916, Camerican International is a leading US food importer to the retail, food service, chain restaurant, and manufacturing industries. Camerican imports food products such as frozen and canned fruits, vegetables, seafood, and select specialty items from over 40 countries around the world. Camerican is headquartered in Paramus, NJ, with sales offices across the US.

Camerican is seeking a dynamic and proactive Marketing Specialist who will develop and execute our marketing activities and events including communications, social media and marketing materials for the Sales team.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Design PowerPoint marketing presentations containing relevant and compelling data.
• Produce market-specific POS upon request by sales team.
• Develop and execute consistent messaging and content across all touch points with customers from sales decks to sell sheets, websites, and social media platforms.
• Create external and internal communications such as the monthly crop calendar and industry market report for Camerican sourced items with coordination of our procurement team.
• Have ownership and management of external partners (graphic designers, print vendors, etc.) throughout projects.
• Support the team to deliver end-to-end projects; facilitate clear cross-functional communication, leading information sharing, managing timelines, coordinating meetings and day to day processes.
• Update and maintain company website and co-owned brands.
• Manage Company’s social media accounts, including content creation and strategy.
• Management of and participation in Industry Trade Shows; Assist with event planning, including working with vendors, and on-site logistics.
• Brainstorm new and creative growth strategies informed by industry marketing trends.
• Research and analyze data and market insights on various product categories and trends.
• Have a strong data driven approach, including the ability to use consumption data (Nielsen, Mintel, etc.), when available, to develop a robust overall go-to-market plan in order to enable the sales team to set and achieve targets.
• Conduct local store reporting/retail store checks to understand market pricing and discover new and innovative items.
• Create marketing and sales collateral focusing on trends and innovative items.
• Develop and oversee an innovation plan to develop new products as well as improve upon existing products working with in-house and/or outsourced R&D; Develop and write product briefs as well as manage the innovation process.
• In collaboration with other internal team members, manage timeline, onboarding requirements, and communication with international supplier to ensure successful product launch.
• Possible domestic and international travel up to 15%

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or business-related discipline
• 5-7 years experience in a similar role within the corporate food industry
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office and Adobe Creative Suite
• Strategic and analytical thinker with creative problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional presentation and interpersonal communication skills
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills
• Ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively with cross functional teams
• Demonstrated ability to influence people, including building trust and commitment.
• Able to function in a fast- paced environment and comfortable turning ambiguity into action

In addition to offering a competitive base salary and a performance-based bonus program, we are committed to providing our employees with comprehensive benefits that include a choice of benefit plans and levels of coverage to meet the needs of the employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit options (Company contribution towards medical)
• Company paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tax Savings Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Generous company match with immediate vesting upon enrollment in our 401(k)
• Progressive PTO policy in addition to Company paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Educational Assistance program for both employees and their children
• Employee engagement and recognition programs
• Employee Referral Bonus program
• Employee Wellness and Community Giving Initiatives
• Company-sponsored celebrations and team building events

Camerican International, Inc. (a Gellert Global Group company) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce through application of its nondiscrimination policy. All employment decisions are conducted without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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