Overview

Topco Associates is currently seeking a Brand Operations Traffic Specialist for the Marketing team in Itasca, IL. This position will be a hybrid role, with the successful candidate conducting work in our Itasca office three times per week and virtual twice per week.

Topco Associates, LLC is a cooperative of nearly 50 of the nation’s regional grocery retailers and wholesalers that are our member-owners. Celebrating its 79th anniversary in 2023, Topco aggregates Own Brand volume and expertise for over 15,000 grocery stores. The Brand Management Team is responsible for championing the creation and growth of $3 Billion in Retail Own Brand Dollars including brands such as Food Club, Simply Done, TopCare, Full Circle Market, Crav’n Flavor, Cornershop Cuts Delicatessen and Basket & Bushel.

Topco’s Own Brand Management & Packaging Services Team leads the brand identity strategy and management of the Topco Own Brands Portfolio including brand operations and design direction and execution of all product packaging to support achieving our members overall business objectives and corporate initiatives along with maintaining a positive corporate reputation in the market. This team functions as the blueprint for building strong equity with the brands within the portfolio and stewards of the brands. 

Under the direction of Brand Operations Manager, the Brand Operations & Packaging Services Traffic Specialist will support the process for the development and execution of the packaging label-design for the Own brand portfolio.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education: 

• BA/BS in Marketing, General Business or related field or equivalent experience.

Technical skills: 

• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite required 
• Experience using time management skills to prioritize deliverables and project components to meet deadlines of multiple projects 

Previous Experience:  

• Up to 2 years of experience managing time sensitive and detailed projects. 
• Experience with workflow database systems 
• Retail, CPG or Foodservice experience preferred 

Other qualifications:  

• Ability to use creative thinking to identify and solve problems
• Deadline-driven, with the ability to self-manage multiple projects and deadlines
• Exceptional organizational skills and a strong attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences
• Strong attention to detail, collaborator, and willingness to be a part of a team 
• Written and verbal communication skills with the ability to delivery clear, concise messages to multiple internal and external stakeholders 
• Capable of managing multiple projects and multitasking and developing workflows 
• Energetic and passionate about consumers, brands, and marketing 
• Ability to work under pressure

Topco strives for a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects our member shopper’s communities. If your experience similarly reflects what you see listed in the job description, please consider applying, as individuals come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and excellence; therefore, we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.

Topco is an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis, including age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, political belief, veteran's status, or disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job functions. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.