What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Associate position at Reser's Fine Foods?
Benefits and Culture
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to help employees live a healthier life, build rewarding careers and save for the future. Reser’s offers choices whenever possible, because we recognize the diverse and ever-changing needs of our employees. Full-time employee benefits include medical, dental, vision, AD&D, life, 401(k) with discretionary match, wellness programs, paid time off, company paid holidays and a variety of voluntary benefit options.
We strive to be Employer of Choice. As one of our five cornerstones, this means that we go all-out to create an environment that shows we are committed to investing in employee growth and creating a culture of belonging where employees what to build a lasting career.
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Reser’s Fine Foods – Job Description
Title: Marketing Associate
Location: Corporate
Reports to: Director, Brand & Category Strategy
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Job Summary:
The Marketing Associate is an entry-level position within the Brand & Category Strategy practice area within the Marketing Department. This role supports brand, category, and new product development managers within the team.
Essential Position Functions:
• Assist New Product Development cycle efforts by auditing market, preparing deliverables and contributing to meeting execution.
• Assist with other product support materials.
• Provide initial proof of package designs and package information for accuracy and maintain package proof checklist across product lines.
• Create and maintain database of brand and package information to drive efficiency across brand and item
• management.
• Audit company-owned marketing websites, packaging, digital product guides for consistency, accuracy, and brand alignment.
• Review monthly Circana New Item Database placement across categories and report and provide tracking for items of interest.
• Support development of annual and quarterly brand and category reporting.
• Consolidate, categorize, and report product reviews to identify potential product issues and optimizations.
• Assist with competitive learning by conducting regular audits and holding cuttings against identified competitors and categories.
• Consolidate, organize, and maintain Brand and Product Development Shared drive.
• Performs special projects and other related duties, as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or Business Administration is required and up to 1 year of experience. Food manufacturing experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
• Strong attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and set priorities.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Resourceful, proactive, and self-motivated with excellent organizational skills.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
• Office environment.
• Occasional lifting of packages up to 45 lbs is required.