Marketing Associate

Company Description

POM Wonderful, the world's largest producer of Wonderful variety pomegranates, is celebrated for their ruby-red color, delicious taste, and powerful antioxidants. For over 20 years, POM juice has led the functional beverage space, and our brand marketing team is constantly seeking new ways to innovate across digital, in-store, partnerships, and product packaging.

We're seeking a Marketing Associate to help drive brand management projects for our POM Wonderful beverages, fresh pomegranates, and arils. Reporting to the Sr. Brand Manager, you'll coordinate the implementation of new point-of-sale projects and support the brand team in executing successful campaigns. This cross-functional role allows you to collaborate with multiple departments, including sales, finance, operations, and our in-house agency teams (Creative, Insights, Media, and PR). This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience in data-driven marketing, collaboration, and creative project management, while building a comprehensive skill set in brand management and campaign execution.

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday. Our office is located in Los Angeles, CA.

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26 at 9:00am PDT.

Job Description

• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and in-house agency teams to facilitate execution of all sales-team requested creative assets, prioritizing projects to ensure on-time delivery of all projects.
• Assist in planning and execution of events for internal, external, and trade teams, including set-up, logistics, and vendors.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data sources, including syndicated data, to glean valuable insights and contribute to team brainstorms.
• Manage the development and printing of point-of-sale materials, working closely with the in-house agency and production teams.
• Lead value-added marketing initiatives and integrations, collaborating with the agency and media teams to develop and approve concepts.
• Manage the legal review process for all brand and trade marketing projects.
• Submit work orders, manage timelines, and track progress for all agency projects.
• Organize and code marketing invoices, coordinate approvals, and work with the Brand Manager to track the annual marketing budget.
• Manage point-of-sale inventory tracking and forecasting.
• Maintain and update brand guidelines and trackers with the latest information; develop new resources to streamline processes, such as SOPs, guidelines, and product portfolios.
• Support consumer social engagement including social calendars, content strategy and refresh brand social presence on relevant platforms.
• Partner with sales on account-specific marketing materials, from creative development to execution, including point-of-sale creative, digital media, and sell-in materials.
• Liaise with customer care team for FAQs and consumer coupons, and collect competitor samples and data during store visits.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in CPG preferred.
• 1-3 years’ marketing experience with a bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field.
• Keen analytical and creative problem-solving abilities – utilizing data to identify unique insights.
• Proven ability to organize tasks and projects with meticulous attention to detail.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with others in a team environment.
• Ability to build relationships and communication effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Desire to work/live in Los Angeles, with ability to travel (up to 10%).

Pay Range: $75,000 - $85,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility
• Opportunities for development and internal mobility
• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings
• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training
• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice
• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos.

POM Wonderful is the largest grower and producer of fresh pomegranates and pomegranate juice in the United States as well as the worldwide leader in fresh California pomegranates and pomegranate-based products, including our 100% pomegranate juices, healthy juice blends and teas. With nearly two million pomegranate trees in Central California, we grow, handpick and juice our own pomegranates to ensure the highest quality. Sold throughout the world and in the vast majority of North American retailers, our selection of products includes pomegranate-based juices and teas, fresh fruit when in season, and fresh arils.

POM Wonderful is part of The Wonderful Company, a successful, fast-growing privately held $6 billion company with 10,000 employees worldwide. The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back in its DNA. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit csr.wonderful.com. 

We’ve made Wonderful® Pistachios America’s fastest-growing snack brand. We’ve turned pomegranates and POM Wonderful® into a worldwide phenomenon. Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America. FIJI® Water is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in America. JUSTIN® Wine produces California’s top-selling, high-end Cabernet Sauvignon. And Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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