Marketing Associate

Company Description

Wonderful Pistachios is the world's largest pistachio processor and marketer. Located in California's Central Valley, our nuts are non-GMO Project Verified and sustainably harvested, providing a smart, healthy choice for consumers around the world. Wonderful Pistachios are the original plant-based protein and are a tasty tribute to snacking done right. Wonderful Pistachios’ iconic “Get Crackin” ads demonstrate how great taste and healthy habits can go hand in hand. 

The Marketing Associate plays an integral role in the success of brand management projects. They efficiently and accurately lead the implementation of all new point-of-sale projects into market and manage the execution of campaign initiatives. They report to the Director, Marketing and work effectively across multiple departments, including sales, finance, operations, and our in-house agency teams (Creative, Insights, Media, and Public Relations).

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is located in Los Angeles, CA 90064.

Job Description

• Manage the global annual pistachio industry report and event process (6-7 months) and interface with key business stakeholders (CFO, COO, VP).
• Work with all cross-functional departments (PR, media, international, agency, etc.) on all marketing collateral provided to our external partners.
• Lead the Brand’s in-store display program across US and Canada, by developing new creative with the creative agency, managing the execution with production vendors, and be responsible for managing the annual point-of-sale budget.
• Responsible for synergizing the brand across the US and international markets by continuously sharing US marketing materials with the international teams (training, creative assets, sales presentations, financials) and reviewing and approving local campaigns/programs.
• Responsible for the development and execution of all sales-team requested creative assets, prioritizing projects, and working cross-functionally with the Agency and sales teams to ensure on-time delivery of all projects.
• Use various data sources, both qualitative and quantitative, including syndicated data, to derive valuable insights and make recommendations on ways to improve the business; participate in team brainstorms and ideation.
• Lead execution of domestic tradeshows or trade-related events including creative design, set-up, logistics, and vendors; travel included.
• Spearhead competitor analysis (advertising, products), derive insights and present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Lead the strategy and execution of consumer social engagement including social calendars, TikTok content strategy and refresh brand social presence on relevant platforms.
• Manage brand guidelines and standard marketing collateral (ads, coupons, etc.) used by cross-functional teams (Sales, PR, Trade, etc.).

Qualifications

• 1-3 years’ marketing experience.
• Experience in food and beverage and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• Analytical and creative problem-solving abilities, utilizing data to identify unique insights.
• Organized, resourceful, and highly detail oriented.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Cross-functional collaboration and relationship building skills.
• Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Wonderful Pistachios is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com.

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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