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Marketing and Communications Manager

Job Description: 

Mann Packing Company, 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 is looking for a Marketing & Communication Manager to join our team.

Qualified candidate must be consumer & customer focused; excellent strategic thinker; creative & analytical problem solver; superior written, spoken and presentation skills; hands on, result oriented; attention to detail; self-starter and initiator; ability to adapt well to a continually changing environment; team player, superior organization, planning and prioritizing skills, vendor management experience.

Job Duties:

  • Manage outside vendors, such as printers, graphic agencies & other service providers
  • Manage public relations including press releases, copy writing, editorial and messaging
  • Plan and purchase media; negotiate rates
  • Direct all social media platforms and company website
  • Maintain and update marketing collateral material including sell sheets, master presentations, POS and coupons
  • Provide support for outside sales force and sales operations
  • Assist with company events and support internal marketing programs
  • Negotiate, manage and execute consumer promotions
  • Actively seek cross promotions for products, cause-marketing opportunities
  • Manage retail based promotions with partner promo agencies
  • Manage coupon programs, budgets and analytics
  • Maintain and update crisis communication plan for company
  • Support trade show event planning
  • Support consumer relations
  • Other projects as directed

The successful candidate must have 3 or more years experience in the perishable food or consumer packaged goods industry.  Must be able to multi-task, be self-motivated, and work across a variety of departments.  Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in Business, Marketing or Public Relations required. Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Photoshop skills a plus.

Position resides in Salinas, CA and reports to the Director of Marketing & Innovation