Marketing Manager, Grain/Specialty

Central Garden and Pet • Schaumburg, IL • 3h ago

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Job ID : JV-1509

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Brand & Business Leadership: Develop and execute business

objectives and marketing plans for the assigned brand portfolio, aligning with corporate goals from product concept through commercialization. Ensure timely delivery of marketing initiatives that drive brand growth, financial performance, and market share.

P&L & Financial Management: Manage brand P&L, including

establishing pricing strategies, identifying margin improvement opportunities, and monitoring marketing spend. Provide regular reports and insights to the Leadership Team to support timely, data-driven decisions.

Market & Competitive Insights:Conduct competitive, adjacent

markets, and new market research to drive strategic decisions. Leverage internal and external market research tools which may include AI, Salesforce, syndicated data, etc., and BOBJ for reporting, data maintenance, and analysis.

Agency & Partner Management: Lead advertising and marketing

agency partners to ensure seamless execution of brand strategies, campaigns, and annual marketing plans with accountability for results.

Sales Enablement: Equip the sales force with impactful tools,

including training presentations, marketing collateral, new product launch materials, and customer programs to drive demand and strengthen distributor relationships.

Brand Advocacy: Serve as the Brand Champion, representing the

portfolio at industry events, consumer and trade shows, customer meetings, and forums to enhance visibility and credibility.

Cross-Functional Leadership: Lead multi-functional teams to

drive project execution, including championing and managing successful new product launches. Ensure internal alignment and resource optimization across departments.

Operational Partnership: Collaborate with Sales Operations to

improve forecast accuracy, ensure product availability, minimize back orders, and manage supply chain efficiency (SMOG).

Salesforce Email Campaigns:Manage, execute, and track

performance of targeted email marketing campaigns.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience managing a P&L and understanding ways to improve business

profitability

Experience in product launch and market development

Proficiency with Salesforce/CRM, Business Objects (BOBJ), and MS

Office Suite. Familiarity with the use of syndicated e-Commerce data and sales analytics tools

Exceptional project management skills and experience leading

cross-functional teams

Must be creative and possess excellent communication, interpersonal

and analytical skills

Proficient in analyzing/leveraging Sales and Financial data and

persuasively presenting findings

Experience presenting to management and sales organizations

Self-motivator able to deliver exemplary work with minimal oversight

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:

Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, or related field; MBA a

plus

57 years of brand management, marketing, or related experience with

proven results in driving growth and profitability in aB2B marketing organization; experience marketing regulated products a strong plus

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position is based in a quiet, professional (but not stuffy!),

corporate office environment. We wear jeans on Fridays and host celebratory activities throughout the year! Our office is located within the Schaumburg Corporate Center, which offers many amenities including an on-site fitness center, convenience center, deli-stylerestaurant, dry cleaners, hair salon, and covered parking.

Occasional business trips as necessary, up to 20%.

POSITION INFORMATION

This position pays \$100,000 - \$120,000 per year depending on

experience and geographic location. This position is also eligible for a management incentive bonus based on individual and company performance.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Free Life and Disability Insurance

Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution

Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Employee Assistance Program

Access to thousands of free online courses

Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more!

Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications)

Referral Program with cash bonus

Access to on-demand pay

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