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Foodservice Marketing Assistant

Job Description: 

Mann Packing Company is a pioneer in the fresh-cut produce industry and one of North America’s leading suppliers of fresh produce to the retail, foodservice and wholesale markets.

We are committed to food safety, quality assurance and employee wellness.  Mr. Mann always said, "Our future depends on a good reputation for a quality pack supported through merchandising.  We survive ever-growing competition because of our adherence to quality.  We give our customers full value and treat them fairly. This is why we continue to grow."

Mann Packing Company is looking for a Foodservice Marketing Assistant in Salinas, CA to join our team.

Qualified candidates must be experienced in agriculture, perishable food or the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry. Having an interest in food, food trends, and culinary arts is helpful, along with a nutrition background and cooking skills. Your knowledge of the culinary world, from QSR to white table cloth to school foodservice, is also useful. 

Compensation/Salary: 
DOE
Requirements: 
  • Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Marketing.  
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite—Outlook, Word (including mail merge), Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Experience using Adobe Creative Suite programs a plus—Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc.
  • Web savvy, with familiarity of social media programs and platforms necessary.
  • Experience using other office machines—fax, copy machines, phone system/voice mail, etc.
  • Must be able to lift 40 lbs without assistance; must be able/willing to drive to perform certain work errands.
  • Overnight travel also a possibility.
     
Responsibilities & Duties: 
  • Support foodservice regional sales team and VP of Foodservice sales & marketing with project requests.
  • Chef and distributor communications Blog/Newsletter program.
  • Develop communication schedules, schedule posts, draft comments/posts/responses, create/post Vine videos, etc. with the Director of Foodservice Marketing.
  • Perform website content management to keep the site accurate and refreshed .
  • Work on new product launches with Director in developing sales support materials: development of trend research, sell sheets, sales PowerPoint slides, merchandising materials signs, recipes and photograph.
  • Help manage film, label and carton packaging design projects, including careful review of graphics, coordination with packaging vendors, customers and graphic agencies.
  • Monitor and manage trends in the foodservice industry including menu applications, new restaurant formats, sustainability, packaging, new products/seed varieties, etc.
  • Participate in sponsorship events, travel to and work at events as required (ex: local community fun runs).
  • Assist, set up and conduct plant and field tours and other company functions.
  • Support trade show event planning and organization as needed.
  • Back up Consumer Relations on as-needed basis.
  • Back up as support to Sales Operations.
  • Perform other tasks as needed, including running errands, photo shoot/event prep and set-up, product pick-up from cooler, fulfill customer product requests, assemble giveaway bags, POS and trinket fulfillment (for F/S shows), etc.
  • Work with vendors and agencies on various marketing projects including sales collateral, coupons and other sales materials needed.
  • Provide support to overall Marketing department and as needed.

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