Salary Range

USD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $83,000.00/Yr.

Posting Timeline

Applications are accepted by the date below, which may be updated if the hiring timeline is extended.

5/24/2024

Overview

The Job in a Nutshell:

The Associate Marketing Manager - Local Store Marketing will assist in the development and manage the execution of Local Store Marketing (LSM) initiatives, which include coordinating projects across Marketing, interfacing with Nutrition Education, Purchasing and Operations teams to ensure successful execution of LSM. This role will work closely with the Associate Director of Local Store Strategy and Analysis to help raise brand awareness throughout specified markets. This position also develops and manages the communication of LSM campaigns to stores and internal departments. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement, combining on-site and remote work, with a minimum requirement of 2 days per week at the SSC Lakewood office .

Responsibilities

Main Ingredients:

• Assist in the development of and own the execution of local store marketing campaigns for competitor blunting and underperforming (UP) markets.

• Work with internal stakeholders to launch successful campaigns for markets and/or individual stores.

• Manage and maintain the competitor incursion document.

• Proactively monitor competitors entering our markets and stay on top of opening dates to ensure blunting plans are developed and executed on time to meet deadlines.

• Collaborate with internal marketing teams to leverage existing store/market programs and outreach events and integrate those into marketing plans for UP stores and in blunting campaigns.

• Manage the execution and tracking of local store marketing events and initiatives (signage, offers, promotions).

• Create InMotion requests for creative assets for campaigns. Keep track of all deadlines and ensure the creative team is on track to hit them.

• Create and manage promotional calendars for UP stores and blunting campaigns.

• Proof LSM campaign creative assets in InMotion to ensure error free final creative and address any problems.

• Ensure consistency of LSM creative assets through all channels - direct mail, social, web and in-store materials.

• Effectively manage multiple deadlines.

• Effectively and professionally communicate.

• Develop campaign communication documents and proactively communicate LSM campaign objectives, marketing plans and project status to relevant parties in all areas of the business including stores.

• Maintain written correspondence with stores and internal departments regarding LSM marketing strategies and campaigns.

• Coordinate as needed with purchasing team, vendors, and operations teams for LSM campaigns.

• Collaborate with contracted advertising agencies on LSM initiatives.

• Develop SOP’s and campaign checklists for each initiative to ensure seamless execution.

• Work in a fast-paced environment and execute multiple projects with competing priorities.

• Travels, as needed to LSM events to manage/work the events.

• Other activities as assigned.

  Although this is a general outline of job responsibilities all employees are expected to be “hands on” and do whatever it takes to get the job done and make the company thrive.

Qualifications

Recipe for Success:

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in marketing or related field developing and managing marketing campaigns, promotions, and support materials.

• Has an interest or passion in marketing.

• Excellent organizational, project management skills and attention to detail.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• Impeccable time-management and prioritization abilities.

• Advanced in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting deadlines.

• Can quickly learn new tools and technologies.

• Ability to work independently and as a motivated self-starter who takes the initiative to accomplish tasks.

• Possesses the ability to multi-task, work easily with changing priorities and solve unforeseen situations as they arise in a calm manner.

• Ability to communicate in a professional manner with internal and external customers and vendors.

• Must be willing to travel up to 15% of the time.

  This job description is not an employment contract. It does not guarantee a job or that the above listed duties are the limit of responsibilities. The job and job description are subject to change with and without notice. Employees are required to accomplish any and all tasks assigned to them by their manager and/or other Store Support Center manager that might not be listed in this job description.

Benefits

Here’s an overview of the benefits we offer our good4u Crew to help ensure the health and wellbeing of you and your family, now and well into the future:

All Crew Members

• Birthday Bonus Pay

• Vitamin Bucks (up to $2,080 earned as store credit annually)

• Holiday Pay for 5 Holidays – Stores Closed

• Paid Time Off (sick days and vacation) that Increases with Tenure

• Paid Nutrition Education

• good4u Crew Member Discount

• {N}power Program (customer appreciation and rewards program)

• Regular, Scheduled Pay Increases

• Advancement Opportunities and Career Development

• Health and Wellness Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Employee Referral Program

  Full-Time Crew Members (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Medical Leave (through company paid short-term disability insurance)

• Company Paid Short-Term Disability Insurance

• Company Paid Life Insurance

• Voluntary Benefits Including Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Long-Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance

• Retirement Savings Plan (401k) with discretionary Company Match

• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company Match

  Diversity Statement

  At the heart of Natural Grocers' commitment to our community and crew is this belief: All people should be empowered to experience health and wellbeing! We cannot be true to this conviction without honoring diversity and cultivating inclusion throughout every aspect of our organization.

  At Natural Grocers, we honor our differences, embrace diversity, and cultivate inclusion because both individual and societal health are rooted in these principles. Our Crew is diverse not only in gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, abilities, and age but also in cultural backgrounds, thoughts, and ideas. Celebrating our diversity refreshes, expands, and shapes our perspective, energizing our mission of equitable access to health and wellness for all. We welcome everyone who would like to join us in this mission, with gratitude for the unique life experience each person brings to the table. We’re committed to nurturing an ecosystem of diversity and inclusion in which our Crew can continue to thrive.

Physical and Environmental Requirements

N = Never

O = Occasional; 1-33% of time

F = Frequent; 34-66% of time

C = Constant; 67-100% of time

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to occasionally lift or carry up to 50 lbs.

• Must have the ability to occasionally push or pull up to 30 lbs.

• Must be able to constantly use the computer for data entry and use of mouse.

• Must be able to constantly sit, use fine motor manipulations, and reach outward for the duration of the work shift.

• Must be able to frequently grip, bend, twist, and turn.

• Must be able to occasionally walk, stand, squat, kneel, and reach above chest as needed.

  Must be able to work occasionally with cold, heat, sharp tools and equipment, noise, contact stress, dust, fumes, and congested worksite.

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LocationUS-CO-Lakewood

Job ID2024-26885

Address12612 W Alameda Pkwy

Work EnvironmentHybrid

CategoryHome Office

Salary RangeUSD $70,000.00/Yr. - USD $83,000.00/Yr.