Director - Marketing Operations
About The Position
Grimmway Produce Group is seeking a Director – Marketing Operations responsible for leading the operational excellence, strategic execution, and governance of marketing initiatives across Grimmway Produce Group’s portfolio including potatoes, carrots and organic vegetables. This leader role translates category marketing growth strategies into disciplined execution through effective processes, systems, people leadership and resource management. Whether you are a current GPG team member looking to grow your career or a professional seeking a rewarding opportunity in agriculture, this position offers the chance to contribute to one of the world’s largest carrot and organic vegetable grower, packer, and shippers.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field.
- Proven leadership experience at Director or senior manager level.
- Extensive B2B marketing experience across multiple organizations.
- Deep experience embedded in, working alongside &/or being a service provider to the organization’s sales
- Experience leading in matrixed, multi-division environments.
- Candidate located in or near Bakersfield, CA.
- Strong expertise in shopper insights, category analytics and retailer/customer engagement.
- Experience developing and growing commercial brands , whether retailer private label or proprietary.
- A valid driver’s license with a clean DMV record.
Nice To Haves
- Produce or fresh foods industry experience desirable but not required; (Consumer product goods (CPG) experience advantageous, though in a different way).
- Project management, product development &/or B2C omnichannel experience helpful and better equip the candidate to engage with, and “speak the same language” of, departmental peers
- Familiarity/ well-connected within Kern County San Joaquin Valley growing area highly desirable.
Benefits
- Subsidized benefits package including Medical and Dental coverage.
- Generous vision reimbursement allowance for each covered family member per calendar year.
- 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off/Paid Sick and Safe Time
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Subsidized gym membership
- Discounted tickets to major theme parks throughout California.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
