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Do you enjoy retail marketing and have some experience with WordPress, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, MicroStrategy, Google Analytics, Google applications, and/or Asana? This may be the job you are looking for!
Some of our Benefits include:
Healthcare Benefits on your first day of employment! You take care of our customers, so we take care of you!Immediate Retirement Savings: 401(k) retirement plan with company match! No waiting period required!Company Profit-Sharing (which means the money comes back to you) after you have been employed with us for 90 days!Two weeks vacation and 56 hours of Flex Time accrued in your first year!Position Summary:This role drives strategic marketing initiatives across digital and in-store channels to achieve measurable results across 190+ retail locations. The role includes utilizing a variety of marketing channels, leading social media strategy, executing email marketing initiatives, and analyzing performance data to optimize campaigns. This position requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and proficiency in marketing and analytics tools. The ideal candidate is a results-driven individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about contributing to the growth and success of our stores and overall brand.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate and execute promotional campaigns across diverse customer segments and markets, utilizing a variety of marketing channels including digital and in-store
Lead social media strategy and create engaging content, including organic posts, vendor partnerships, and influencer collaborations, to enhance brand visibility and drive customer engagement
Plan, execute, and optimize email campaigns across customer segments and regions
Manage in-store sales promotions and corresponding signage
Analyze social media and promotional performance data to extract actionable insights that inform marketing decisions, optimize campaigns, and improve ROI
Demonstrate proficiency in utilizing a range of marketing and analytics tools, including Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Meta Business Suite, Sprout Social, WordPress, MicroStrategy, Google Analytics, Google applications, and Asana, to effectively manage and optimize marketing initiatives
Foster strong collaborative relationships with cross-departmental teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment to achieve shared objectives
Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:
Must be highly motivated for results and function well in a fast paced environment
Must be flexible and able to adapt and react to changing business conditions
High level of organizational skills, detail orientation and accuracy skills
Must have strong project management skills to oversee and coordinate projects with many details
Must be able to develop, refine, communicate, and implement plans, set and maintain goals
Requires customer focus with comprehensive communication skills and analytical skills
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Strategic thinking skills with ability to be inquisitive, innovative and creative in order to build relationships, network, link resources and apply business practices
Ability to foster high level of confidence and reliability in thought processes and results
Knowledge of industry trends and developments
Educational & Experience Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related required.
Five years previous retail marketing or program management experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
In lieu of the specified education and experience requirements, a proven capability to perform the essential functions of the job, as demonstrated by an equivalent combination of education, training and/or relevant work experience may be considered.
BE PART OF AN AMAZING CULTURE WHERE WHAT MATTERS TO YOU, MATTERS TO US!Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.