MomMade Foods is Hiring - Marketing & Executive Assistant

Marketing and Executive Assistant

A team committed to children’s health and natural foods is seeking candidates for a full-timeMarketing and Executive Assistant. Mom Made Foods, a leader in all-natural and organic frozen foods for children and families, sells its products in thousands of grocery retailers nation-wide and is growing rapidly. Mom Made is looking for an individual who will be at the front lines of growing our brand. Our size and experience makes us an ideal match for a self-motivated team player who wants to make a positive and direct impact through their work.

Position Description

This full-time position is based in the Mom Made Foods’ office in Alexandria, Virginia. Reporting directly to the CEO and also working with the VP of Sales, PR agency and many of our business partners.

Duties:

Social Media:

Help develop consumer-focused communications for Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, Blog and e-Newsletter.

Grassroots Marketing:

Coordinate events and participation. Manage sampling and brand ambassador program.

Website:

Manage content changes and technical issues. Respond to customer comments via website. Manage store locator updates and other maintenance.

Graphic Materials:

Work with CEO, designer, sales and operations on development and changes regarding packaging and marketing materials. Support VP of Sales and CEO for creation of Powerpoint presentations and other collateral materials as needed.

Media Relations:

Manage organizational details including booth planning, coordination, travel and shipping of show materials. Attend shows for onsite booth management and staffing. Work with VP of Sales to optimize sales leads from tradeshows. Work with VP of Sales to ensure sales materials are planned for and shipped appropriately.

Sales Support:

Support VP of Sales to ensure that incoming office calls and emails are followed up. Support VP of Sales with mailings to broker representatives and/or retail customers. Maintain effective inventory levels of all sales support materials, keeping budget and copy changes in mind.

Order Processing and Reporting:

Help with order processing. Track orders and address any carrier delivery issues. Work with book-keeper and CEO to ensure timely billing. Run and update sales reports on recurring basis.

General:

Participate as a team member of a small, dynamic and cohesive growing company. Keep attention to budget and cost effectiveness in all efforts. Assist CEO with other matters relating to marketing, PR and order processing not otherwise noted here.

Skills/Competencies:

Excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and collaboration skills Ability to think outside the box Good decision making under pressure Exceptional organizational, presentation, and communication skills both verbal and written Ability to communicate, negotiate, and influence at all levels, within the company and with external partners and vendors Ability to identify, prioritize and deliver tangible results using sound business practices Possess an innovative, problem-solving, and solutions-oriented mindset Exhibits strong understanding of Marketing and the direct impact on Sales Willingness to step up within our small team and do what it takes to succeed

Requirements:

1-2+ years of marketing experience. Retail and/or consumer goods experience preferred. Bachelor’s degree. Business or Marketing degree preferred. Expert level experience with all Microsoft Office applications. Ability to plan, organize and establish priorities with significant analytical, logical and strategic thinking skills. Budgeting experience. Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills and interpersonal skills with an ability to work with the executives and a wide range of professionals to achieve group goals.

To Apply:

Send cover letter explaining the three reasons you’re applying for this role and your resume to jobs@mommadefoods.com. No phone calls or third party recruiters please.