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Supports the Merchandising and Marketing teams to bring to life all marketing needs for the Center of Plate (COP), Frozen, Fresh, Non-Foods and Center Store categories. Reporting to the Brand Marketing Manager as well as working closely with related merchandising personnel, this person will be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the key marketing assets needed to accurately market our merchandising categories. Directly oversee our programs designed to optimize our category portfolios and partners with key associates across the organization to manage and coordinate activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partners with the merchandising, sales and marketing teams to plan, organize, manage and coordinate elements of our category brand strategy.

• Manage the development and coordination of category-level product marketing strategy. 

• Identifies, creates and supports promotional efforts to help drive incremental sales.

• Creates and supports internal and external communication of marketing activities to stakeholders as projects require.

• Responsible for the print accuracy of all category items in promotion.

• Directly oversees our strategies designed to optimize category performance.  Collaborates with merchandising teams to determine appropriate messaging and campaign support to ensure a seamless transition, messaging of customer value-added opportunities and achievement of stated portfolio ROI goals.

• Proactively researches and stays current with industry trends in order to identify and source new and effective marketing and communications deliverables.

• Monitors and reports-out on category marketing best practices from within and beyond our industry.

• Participates on cross-functional teams tasked with fine-tuning our brand positions and improving the product assortment, brand positioning and launch materials.   

• Collects, analyzes, summarizes, and reports field input concerning our exclusive brand programs.

• Helps identify programming/ events to generate incremental sales and/or profitability.

• Performs other duties as assigned including customer service activities, sales and ops support, running reports etc.

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SUPERVISION :

N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Interact with all levels of associates within the CHEF’STORE.  Collaborate with US Foods associates in multiple functions and levels including Marketing, Merchandising, Operations, etc.

• External: Interact with consultants, vendors, and other third parties as necessary for projects and ongoing business concerns.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily work indoors in a climate-controlled office environment. Operate Office equipment, including personal computer and phone.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years relevant work experience working with brands in consumer, retail, or B2B environment. Retail or food company experience is strongly preferred.

• Proficient in Work, Excel and PowerPoint is required.

• Ability to travel 10%.

Certifications/Training

• N/A

Licenses

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Employment history with collaborative working relationships in a matrix environment preferred. 

• Well versed in brand strategy and positioning is a plus; Strong analytical background and sound business acumen.

• Proven strong time management, ability to prioritize, meet tight deadlines, pays attention to detail, and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• Demonstrates proactive approach to problem solving and constantly looks for ways to increase efficiency and effectiveness of the team.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Education

• Four-year degree in marketing, communications, advertising or related field, or equivalent work experience.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

• List the required physical activities including length of time performing each activity referencing the key below.

OCCASIONALLY: 1% - 33 / FREQUENTLY: 34% - 66% / CONTINUOUSLY: 67% - 100% or NEVER

JOB REQUIRES WORKER TO:

FREQUENCY:

STAND: OCCASIONALLY

WALK: OCCASIONALLY

DRIVE VEHICLE: OCCASIONALLY

SIT: CONTINUOUSLY

LIFT

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

CARRY

1-10 lbs (Sedentary): OCCASIONALLY

11-20 lbs (Light): OCCASIONALLY

21-50 lbs (Medium): OCCASIONALLY

51-100 lbs (Heavy): NEVER

Over 100 lbs (Very Heavy): NEVER

PUSH/PULL 1: OCCASIONALLY

CLIMB/BALANCE 2: NEVER

STOOP/SQUAT: OCCASIONALLY

KNEEL: OCCASIONALLY

BEND: OCCASIONALLY

REACH ABOVE SHOULDER: NEVER

TWIST: NEVER

GRASP OBJECTS 3: OCCASIONALLY

MANIPULATE OBJECTS 4: FREQUENTLY

MANUAL DEXTERITY 5: CONTINUOUSLY

1 (Push/Pull: Hand truck, gate, straps, metal ramp, truck door, dolly, boxes, truck gear shift)

2 (Climb/Balance: In/Out Truck/Trailer to cab. On/Off ramp to ground level and side doorsteps and Platform of trailer. Stairs)

3 (Grasp Objects: Hand truck, boxes, cartons, steering wheel)

4 (Manipulate Objects: Boxes, dolly, metal truck ramp, hand truck, paperwork, truck gate, straps)

5 (Manual Dexterity: Typing, use of office machines such as copiers, printers)

Compensation depends on relevant experience and/or education, specific skills, function, geographic location, and other factors as applicable by law. The expected base rate for this role is between $50K-$80K. Benefits for this role may include overtime, health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html .

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