Sunshine Mills, Inc. is hiring : Marketing Coordinator in Huntsville

Overview Sunshine Mills, Inc. is a family owned and operated pet food and treat manufacturer with over 75 years in business. We’re feeding the world’s love for pets.

The Company : Sunshine Mills, Inc. is one of the largest pet food manufacturers in the USA. We manufacture Pet Food & Treats for hundreds of brands and manage packaging, graphics, and other digital campaigns on a large scale.

We make a vast range of product from Economy Kibble and Treats through Ultra-Premium Meat-First, Grain Free, and Limited Ingredient varieties. We are also one of the only Full-Service Manufacturers, making our own Dry Food, Baked Biscuits, Soft & Chewy Treats, and Puffed Treats in our local family-owned plants.

Within Sunshine, the Marketing group is a tightly knit team of highly skilled creatives from all walks of life. It’s rewarding to work with people passionate about their craft and working towards a common goal. If you’re coming from an environment of high turnover, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by Sunshine Mills’ employees. Many have been part of the Sunshine family for 20-30 yrs or more.

The Position : We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Marketing Coordinator to join our family of pet-centric creatives. In this role, you’ll help keep projects and processes running smoothly across the marketing dept through e-commerce, packaging, web and brand initiatives. You’ll collaborate with the VP of Marketing, Social Media Managers, and the Webmaster to support campaigns, optimize workflows, and ensure timely execution of key priorities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys organization, problem-solving, and cross-team collaboration with opportunities to contribute directly to the creative process.

Sunshine Mills offers a competitive benefits package.

What You’ll Do : Work with Social Media Managers to plan, pack, and ship influencer kits for branded campaigns.

Assist the production team with photo and video shoots, including preparation, on-set coordination, and supporting post-production needs.

Partner with the Webmaster to implement e-commerce email advertising programs and campaigns.

Conduct regular competitive checks to ensure e-commerce product pages remain relevant and optimized.

Develop and implement a project management system to streamline workflows for the multi-function marketing and packaging team.

Serve as a liaison between the VP of Marketing and other departments to drive projects forward.

Provide administrative support for the VP of Marketing, including coordinating catering and event / production spaces for commercial shoots, ordering office supplies, preparing expense reports, and organizing merch rooms.

Contribute to team efforts by taking on additional tasks as needed.

Requirements Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

1-3 years of experience in marketing coordination, project management, or e-commerce support

2+ years experience with project planning tools (e.g., Wrike)

Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects

Familiarity with e-commerce platforms, digital marketing, or email campaign tools

Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with project management software is a plus

Adobe Creative Suite experience (Photoshop, Illustrator, Lightroom) is a plus

Photography experience with DSLR / Mirrorless cameras is a plus

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and analytical skills

Creative thinker with a proactive, get-it-done mentality

Location This position will be based in Huntsville, AL in our downtown marketing office. Some travel may be required for marketing production.

Additional Information Sunshine Mills, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Sunshine Mills Inc. uses E-Verify to confirm the eligibility of their employees to work in the United States and achieve a lawful workforce. Applicant is required to submit to a standard background check and drug screen.

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