Marketing Associate

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are seeking a Marketing Associate to join our Brand Management team within Pilgrim’s.

Responsibilities:

• Ambitious self-starter with a can-do attitude., who loves to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Analyzes Food Service market and evolving consumer trends; recommending changes to marketing and product strategies based on marketplace analysis and feedback from sales and operators

• Assist in Managing communication agencies from brief to execution.

• Drives a fully integrated marketing campaign across a wide array of tactics on both national and account specific levels.

• Partners with Insights to lead consumer research on consumer targeting, marketing, product optimization, product development and brand-building initiatives.

• Responsible for tacking budget and forecasting.

• Attends trade shows, prep material and marketing decks for sales appointments

• Identifies and builds alignment around opportunities for new and improved product based on consumer insights or category developments.

• Other duties as assigned

  Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A) in Marketing or closely related field and 4+ years of related experience and/or training; required. MBA in Marketing, or related field, preferred.

• Analytical skills i.e. Advance usage of excel and MS office

• Understanding of fundamental of brand management disciplines, media and selling dynamics.

• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills required.

• Ability to prioritize projects and produce high quality and quantity outputs that adds value to the company.

• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation

• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

  The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits :

• Benefits : Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;

• Paid Time Off : sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;

• 401(k) : company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;

• Base salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 ; and

• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program;

  For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

  This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

  The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

  About u s: Pilgrim’s is the second largest chicken producer in the world, with operations in the U.S., Puerto Rico, Mexico and the U.K. Pilgrim’s processes, prepares, packages and delivers fresh, further-processed and value-added poultry products for sale to customers in more than 100 countries, employs more than 50,000 people and contracts with more than 5,200 family farmers. Pilgrim’s is headquartered in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, at the JBS USA corporate office where our 1,200 employees enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

  Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the be s t products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

  Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincer ity

  EOE/ Vet s /Disab ility