Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist C&S

Job Requirements :

Leads managing the Small Animal product portfolio including product information management of both printed and digital assets for 500+ products in the Kaytee Small Animal product line. Initiates new product set-up documents and coordinates the new product set-up process. Prepares creative briefs for packaging development, collateral and digital communications. Supports the marketing team with research, planning and analysis to analyze business trends to optimize pricing, merchandising and product assortment. Assists in the achievement of annual business objectives goals of revenue, profit, and share growth by providing flawless execution support. Assists coordinating new product launches from concept to market, including supporting product development. Develops sales tools / materials to optimize impact of the sales organization. Works with cross-functional teams, including, but not limited to, Customer Marketing, Sales, R&D, Product Development, Operations, Purchasing, Finance, Agency, and Legal to champion projects. Act as an advocate for a positive work environment.

Qualifications :

Bachelors degree in business or related field (Required). Previous pet industry experience with Small Animals such as Rabbits, Guinea Pigs or Hamsters (Required). 1-2 years of consumer-packaged goods product management experience (Preferred). Knowledge and experience utilizing syndicated data (Nielsen, IRI) is a plus. Strong organizational and time management / prioritization skills. Strong communication skills; written, oral and formal presentation. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Self-motivator able to deliver satisfactory work under limited supervision.

Benefits Package & Employee Programs :

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. Free Life and Disability Insurance. Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. 401k with 3% company match and annual employer discretionary contribution. Paid vacation, holidays and sick time. Employee Assistance Program. Access to thousands of free online courses. Discounts on cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more! Education Assistance (both college degrees and professional certifications). Referral Program with cash bonus. Access to on-demand pay. Paid parental leave. A more complete list of benefits can be found here www.CentralBenefits.org.