Marketing Coordinator

The California Avocado Commission is looking for a Marketing Coordinator. The California Avocado Commission is responsible for the marketing and advertising of California avocados, as well as participating in industry wide activities, that together will help create a more profitable market environment.

Job Description:

• Coordinate with the marketing team, agencies, and staff in development and implementation of promotional activities, presentations and stakeholder communications
• Manage the merchandising/marketing database for retailers/distributors/wholesalers, point-of-sale materials and programs, media program support, and Content Management System updates to the Commission’s website
• Manage the Commission’s fulfillment operations; including shipments, inventories and monthly accounting audit
• Maintain good handler relations, serving as a resource regarding the Commission’s retail promotions, point-of-sale materials, data and other information
• Oversee development and execution of export promotions with handlers and reimbursement process of grant funding used for those promotions
• Plan and facilitate key account grove tours and assist with special events such as national and regional trade shows, as needed
• Coordinate compilation of the Annual Business Plan and the Marketing Budget Plan development with executive management
• Manage development and execution of trade marketing contracts and budget, promotional agreements and annual spending budgets for all marketing agencies’ contracts
• Lead the USDA review/approval process for the Commission’s marketing programs and materials

Required Skills: 

• 2-4 years of experience in marketing coordination or trade marketing, with a Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field preferred.
• Experience collaborating with external marketing agencies and vendors, as well as internal stakeholders. 
• Strong project coordination and management skills, as well as the proven ability to excel in a hybrid office environment. 
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office software, Adobe PhotoShop/Acrobat, WordPress and marketing analytics tools. Ability to move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds.

For consideration, please submit your resume with cover letter to: careers@avocado.org