Assistant Marketing Manager

The Wine Group; Livermore (CA); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wine Group is seeking an Assistant Marketing Manager to support brand-building initiatives and help develop marketing programs that enhance brand engagement and growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in marketing and consumer insights, a Bachelor's degree, and will collaborate with various teams, resulting in successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in Marketing, Sales, or Agency.
• Strong grounding in CPG marketing best practices.
• Ability to make fact-based recommendations based on data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist in brand-building initiatives utilizing data-driven insights.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute key brand programs.
• Direct graphic designers and vendors to meet consumer needs.

Skills

Project Management

Data Analysis

Consumer Package Goods Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

The Wine Group (TWG) is a leading producer of award-winning wines and alcoholic beverages across 120+ brands. With operations in California, New York and Australia, TWG is an innovator in developing and marketing brands beloved by consumers globally, including Cupcake, Franzia, Benziger, Imagery, Tribute, Chloe, Meiomi, Cooks, 7 Deadly, Cooper & Thief, and more. We produce our products using sustainable practices to create delicious beverages that people can feel good about. Visit us at www.thewinegroup.com .

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Marketing Manager reports to the Senior Brand Manager, Meiomi and is based at our Livermore, CA location. An enthusiastic junior marketer who assists in brand-building initiatives utilizing data-driven insights, and who supports the Senior Brand Manager in developing key elements of brand planning with agencies and cross-functional teams to drive business goals. They will be a creative and results-driven innovator with strong competencies in innovation, strategy, commercialization, execution, and project management. This role is eligible for a hybrid work week (minimum 1x/week in Livermore office), and occasional travel as neededfor photo shoots, tastings, in person meetings etc.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Delivering Remarkable Innovation: Understands how to create a strong, cohesive concept via aligning product, packaging, and consumer idea. Delivers marketing ideas and integratedmarketing programs which increase consumer engagement, brand affinity and brand growth.
• Creative Brand Marketer: Will direct graphic designers and vendors toward consumer needs. Intuitively “gets” brands and consumer motivations.
• Strategic Business Planning:Understands the construct and business drivers of a brand’s P and L. Executes marketing plans against business priorities toachieve competitiveness and profitability. Takes a supporting role in annual Business Review and Brand Plan, as well as management of the Brand Marketing budget.
• Leverages Insights and Analytics: Leverages appropriate data tools and resources to unlock actionable insights actionable insights. Participates in development of KPIs and reports on performance metrics in clear, concise manner.
• Building Brands:Applies knowledge and insights regarding consumer target across all brand activities. Understands and articulates nuances of brand positioning. Evaluates creative elements and provides constructive feedback to optimize visual identity where needed.
• Supports brand program development and new product process with cross-functional teams and help develop sales tools, sales decks, tasting notes, merchandising and display standards.
• Effective Project Manager: Collaborates with cross-functional teams (external agencies/internal partners) to develop and execute key brand programs and sales tools. Can juggle multiple projects at varying complexities and strives for flawless execution.
• Clear Communicator: Has the ability to clearly communicate messages verbally and in writing. Can confidently present ideas to gain leadership alignment and/or key customer buy in.
• Culture Ambassador: Embodies a ‘can-do’ attitude and strives for continuous improvement. Excels in a fast-paced environment and embraces change. Assumes positive intent and thrives in a culture of collaboration.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Marketing or Business.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent required.
• 2+ years’ experience in Marketing, Sales, or Agency (Advertising, PR, Digital, Experiential).
• Strong grounding in CPG marketing best practices.
• Prior knowledge and/or experience with alcoholic beverages, or consumer packaged goods.
• Solid project management and time management skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Prior experience in data analysis, with the ability to make fact-based recommendations.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint (can create powerful marketing presentations for internal and external customers).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Position operates in a professional office environment.
• Position includes travel to various industry and/or company events, up to 20% of the time.
• Ability to perform tasks requiring bending, stooping, standing, and twisting.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. (a case of wine).

COMPENSATION

• Hiring Salary Range Posted: $77,000 - $115,600.
• Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience; skills, knowledge, and abilities; education; and other position related factors.

At The Wine Group, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristic protected by law.

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