Associate Manager, Marketing - Pet Food

Associate Manager, Marketing - Pet Food This position is located in Reston, VA This position is not remote work US Citizenship or Green Card Holder - no sponsorship available PURPOSE - The Associate Manager, Marketing - Pet Food is responsible for assisting the Senior Manager, Pet Food Sales & Marketing with objectives, strategies and tactics, and managing market research as well as leading projects to drive profitable business growth in the Pet Food category.

PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES – Assist with development and implementation of key new business development and new category innovation for Star Kist; identify opportunities to drive new business, new markets and new category innovation within the Pet Food arena. Gather and analyze market research data to gain market insight and evaluate business strategies. Manage marketing initiatives in support of long-term strategies including marketing spending, pricing, distribution, product portfolio, and packaging initiatives.

Assist with developing and implementing the communication strategies of the brand for Pet Food segment. Annual marketing plan development and execution, including work with internal cross-functional teams and external agencies. Analyze, forecast, and budget volume and share for the annual operating plan and periodic adjustments to the plan. Coordinate new product development/restage projects with internal and external resources to support marketing/sales initiatives.

Business development and relationship building with Pet food Companies. KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES – 3-6 years of overall professional experience in Brand Marketing in consumer- packaged goods marketing. Bachelor’s Degree required, MBA preferred. Prior work experience with a Pet Food Company. Cat Food experience preferred. New product development experience and launching is required. A general understanding of the P&L. This position involves frequent communication with senior management.

Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills. Approximately 25-30% travel is required, including international – passport required. Knowledge of corporate policies and compliance. If you have a disability and cannot apply online, please mail your resume and cover letter to:
Star Kist Co. 1875 Explorer Street 10th Floor Reston, VA 20190 ATTN:
Human Resources

Please note:

this option is for individuals with disabilities only. Star Kist Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, ethnicity, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, religion, marital status, registered domestic partner status, medical condition, disability, military service, pregnancy and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state and local laws and ordinances.

EOE/AA/Vet/Disability