The Military Produce Group family of companies was established in 1998, beginning with the creation of Hampton Roads Produce. In later years, Midsouth Produce and Sea Island Produce joined our conglomeration of partners that became Military Produce group as it is now.
Military Produce Group is the primary provider of fresh fruits and vegetables to the Defense Commissary Agency in the Eastern United States and to select overseas commissaries. MPG is committed to delivering low prices, premium quality and healthy solutions to our nation's military service members and their families. Our mission is to remain quality focused, service driven and patron inspired.
**This is a completely ON SITE, hourly position. Remote work will not be considered.**
We are seeking a motivated Sales and Marketing Coordinator to join our team on site in Norfolk, VA. This role is responsible for a range of fixed and flexible tasks that support DeCA’s marketing and sales initiatives across multiple platforms.
Key Responsibilities:
Web Portal & Dashboard Maintenance:
- Manage the MPG web portal by uploading and overseeing signs, flyers, and sales floor marketing materials for customer access.
- Maintain user access across MPG’s customer base and coordinate new user credentials.
- Create and publish social media posts, recipes, and product information.
Point of Sale (POS) Material Distribution:
- Coordinate and ship POS marketing materials to MPG’s customers.
- Design and produce in-office POS materials, including signage and displays for special events, doorbusters, and holidays.
Flier Support:
- Assist with the creation of weekly marketing assets, including promotional sales flyers.
Fresh Cut Bouquet and Plant Program Support:
- Assist with signage creation, upload orders into Produce Pro, and maintain item setup and pricing.
Spot Deals – Writing & Communication:
- Create messaging for short-term offers and price reductions.
- Draft email communications for customer outreach.
- Develop PowerPoint presentations showcasing product offerings, retail pricing, and other customer materials.
Social Media Oversight:
- Oversee and grow MPG’s social media presence on Facebook, YouTube, and other platforms.
- Maintain regular activity on social media to engage customers and increase awareness.
EBS Pricing Backup & Support:
- Collaborate with DeCA Pricing teams to ensure UPC accuracy across product offerings.
- Stay updated on pricing for all catalog products.
Monthly Highlight Video Recaps:
- Create and deliver monthly slide shows recapping commissary events in the produce department.
Qualifications:
- Experience in marketing, social media management, or a related field.
- Strong proficiency with web content management and basic graphic design tools.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to multitask, prioritize projects, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Produce Pro software and DeCA systems preferred.
- Retail Grocery / Fresh Produce Experience Preferred.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans to ensure your well-being.
- Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions for a secure future.
- Generous paid time off and vacation days for a healthy work-life balance.
- Employee assistance programs for personal and family support.
- Employee discounts on company products.
- Opportunity to work with a talented and passionate team committed to excellence.
Our company is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
This policy applies with regard to all aspects of one’s employment, including hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, eligibility for benefits and termination.
