For nearly a century, The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods, and beverages that help bring people together. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a MARKETING COORDINATOR. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!

We are seeking a self-motivated individual who is passionate about marketing to join our dynamic marketing team supporting our brands, such as Otter Pops, Flavor Ice, Wyler's Light, Pure Kick, Flavor Aid, and Royal. As a Marketing Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in supporting the development and maintenance of brand performance dashboards, providing valuable insights, and making informed recommendations for brand tactics. You will also be responsible for supporting brand planning and maintenance, assisting with artwork creation, and performing various administrative tasks to support brand management activities. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented individual with a passion for marketing, a strong analytical mindset, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Brand Performance Analysis:

• Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data and internal data, to analyze brand performance and uncover key insights.
• Develop and maintain brand performance dashboards to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify opportunities for improvement and recommend effective tactics to enhance brand performance.

Brand Support And Planning

• Collaborate with Brand Managers to support the planning and execution of marketing strategies.
• Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and growth opportunities.
• Contribute to the development of brand positioning, messaging, and target audience definition.

Artwork Creation Form And Routing And Proofing

• Support Brand Managers in the development and creation of brand artwork and marketing collateral.
• Manage the routing and proofing process for marketing assets to ensure accuracy and brand compliance.
• Enter and organize digital assets for easy accessibility and retrieval.

New Item Launch Support

• Assist in the planning and execution of new product launches, ensuring smooth and successful introductions to the market.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to manage new product launches and product changes.
• Ensure project timelines are met, and all stakeholders are informed of progress.

Claim Catalog Support and Development

• Support the development and maintenance of claim catalogs for branded products.
• Collaborate with regulatory and legal teams to ensure compliance with advertising and labeling regulations.

Progress Toward Independent Development

• Take ownership of specific tasks and projects, working towards independent management of assigned responsibilities.
• Proactively seek opportunities for professional growth and development within the marketing field.
• Utilize various data sources, including syndicated data and internal data, to analyze brand performance and uncover key insights.
• Develop and maintain brand performance dashboards to track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in conducting market research and competitive analysis to identify market trends and growth opportunities.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum one year of experience in marketing or brand management.
• Applicable Internship Experience.
• A proactive and self-motivated individual with a passion for marketing and brand management.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to multitask effectively.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Obsessed with social media, up to date on the latest changes and trends.
• Excellent computer and Word and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent project management and organizational abilities.
• Join our team and contribute to the success of our brands by supporting brand initiatives across our portfolio.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU - BENEFITS

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401(K ) & ROTH Plan with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Aflac Supplemental Insurance
• Paid Time Off plus Paid Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

PERKS OF WORKING AT JEL SERT!

• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Referral Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounts on our Delicious Products
• Health Club Member Reimbursement
• Interactive Company Culture with Engagement Activities
• Employee Service Awards
• Company Philanthropy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
• Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of time.
• Walking: Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another.
• Pushing: Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward.
• Pulling: Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, drag, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion.
• Lifting: Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position to position.
• Fingering: Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers rather than with whole hand or arm as in handling.
• Grasping: Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm.
• Feeling: Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.
• Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; those activities where detailed or important spoken instructions must be conveyed to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly.
• Hearing: Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels with or without correction, and having the ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and making fine discriminations in sound.
• Repetitive motions: Making substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.
• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• The worker is required to have close visual acuity to perform an activity such as: preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading; visual inspection involving small defects, small parts, and/or operation of machines (including inspection)
• The worker is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The role is based in the West Chicago, IL Area. Hybrid / Remote office environment and travel up to 20%

FOOD SAFETY and QUALITY RESPONSIBILITIES

Follow applicable procedures and work instructions.

Support - Senior Director of Marketing and Team.

IMPACT ON JEL SERT SUCCESS

If you are a passionate self-starter looking to get your start in Marketing, we encourage you to apply for the Marketing Coordinator position. We are seeking someone who can bring their energy and creativity to the team, inspire those around them, and contribute to the overall success of the company.