SR. MANAGER OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & INSIGHTS (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager of Strategic Communications & Insights plays a critical role in shaping how Foodbuy communicates its value and differentiates itself in the marketplace. This role leads the development of compelling, insight-driven narratives that highlight Foodbuy’s impact, strengthen our brand, and drive engagement with Members and Compass sectors. Partnering closely with category, sourcing, pricing, and distribution teams, this individual translates complex market dynamics, competitive activity, and performance outcomes into clear, persuasive stories that resonate with a wide range of audiences. This is a highly visible role for a strong communicator who enjoys turning insights into action and bringing ideas to life across presentations, messaging, and strategic initiatives.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling narratives
Strong experience developing executive-level presentations (PowerPoint or similar tools)
Comfortable working with data and using it to inform messaging and decision-making (advanced technical expertise not required)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels
Experience creating content, campaigns, or messaging that drives engagement or influences decision-making
Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
Candidates must be based in Charlotte, NC

Nice To Haves

Foodservice or B2B experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver compelling, insight-driven narratives that communicate Foodbuy’s value to Members and Compass sectors
Partner with category and pricing teams to translate performance data into clear, engaging stories that highlight impact and opportunities
Create and communicate “Foodbuy wins” by collaborating across teams to showcase success stories and differentiators
Synthesize competitive activity and market trends into actionable messaging and thought leadership for internal and external audiences
Lead the development of high-impact presentations and materials for senior stakeholders
Partner with E15 Group to support proprietary research and translate findings into business-facing insights
Oversee Foodbuy Member satisfaction surveys, including design, execution, and communication of key themes and opportunities