Associate Customer Marketing Manager

Kinder's Premium Quality Seasonings & Sauces; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401k

Bonus / incentive eligibility

Competitive health benefits

Parental leave

Job summary

A leading flavor company in Bentonville is looking for an experienced Associate Customer Marketing Manager. This role involves executing shopper-centric strategies at major retailers like Walmart and Sam's Club. The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience in shopper or retail marketing, strong project management abilities, and a passion for understanding consumer behavior. This position offers a salary range of $105,000 - $120,000 annually, along with benefits that support work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years of experience in shopper marketing or retail marketing.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles and shopping behavior.
• Ability to work with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Implement and execute shopper marketing plans.
• Maintain relationships with retail partners.
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Manage marketing budget for maximum ROI.
• Own content development for engagement.

Skills

Shopper marketing

Retail collaboration

Performance metrics tracking

Project management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Overview

BUILT ON FLAVOR. FUELED BY PEOPLE. What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? There’s a lot of snacking and geeking out over what we cooked over the weekend, plus a lot of hard work. We don’t just like flavor—we’re obsessed with it. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. Privately held and founder-led, Kinder’s is a grow-with-us environment where a playful but ambitious culture helps us chart our own course and pursue big ideas to make food unforgettable. As we expand globally toward $1 billion in revenue, we need smart—and scrappy—flavor-obsessed people to come aboard. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it! Every day, you’ll be part of a journey to add flavor to millions of meals and lives.

Kinder’s is seeking an experienced individual to drive execution of marketing plans at Walmart & Sam’s Club. We are seeking someone who is passionate about being part of a team of hard-working people focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.

How you will have an impact at Kinder’s: As an Associate Customer Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for executing shopper-centric strategies to influence consumer behavior and drive sales at the point of purchase. You will collaborate with internal cross-functional teams and external retail partners to execute shopper marketing campaigns that increase brand visibility and drive conversions. If you have a passion for people and understanding shopper behavior, we want to hear from you!

Responsibilities

• Shopper marketing execution: implement and execute a comprehensive shopper marketing plan that aligns with the company’s overall marketing and sales objectives.
• Retail collaboration: establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party partners, collaborating on efforts to drive foot traffic, sales, and efficiencies.
• Performance metrics: define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of shopper marketing initiatives and inform data-driven decisions.
• Budget management: manage the shopper marketing budget and internal planning tools, ensuring cost-effective allocation for maximum ROI.
• Content development: own content development that drives consideration, engagement and purchase.

Education / Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field.
• 2-5+ years of experience in shopper marketing and/or retail marketing or related roles. High-growth company and/or innovation experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of marketing principles, market research and the dynamics of shopping behavior.
• Track record in agile, creative thinking and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to make decisions that translate into business results.
• Strong project management skills.
• Budget management skills and financial acumen.

Personal Characteristics

• Business builder who owns and drives results
• Growth mindset with an excitement to learn
• Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with a proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross-functional team management, leadership, communication and influence
• Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind
• Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower
• Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say ‘yes’ as often as possible to impactful and important priorities

The expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 per year. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. The amount a particular employee will earn within the salary range will be based on factors such as relevant education, qualifications, performance and business needs.

Seasoned For Success

• No two days here are the same.
• We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure – everyone is a difference maker here.
• We make a lot of decisions in the face of incomplete information – our team embraces ambiguity and tries to make good decisions fast rather than great decisions slow.
• We believe our job is to take smart risk, not to eliminate risk.
• We believe in growing our skills and becoming a better company with more managerial expertise, but we are an entrepreneurial company at heart.
• We aren’t trying to be average – we want to do exceptional things, and we are willing to work hard to achieve them.

Benefits That Bring More To The Table

We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus / incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly benefits, including parental leave. Kinder’s benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in more detail during the interview process.

Our Recipe For Balance

We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most of our work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members have the autonomy to work outside the office when needed to support their work-life balance and personal commitments.

Where Every Ingredient Matters

Kinder's is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, veteran status, as well as any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act or similar law, and you need any accommodation during the application process or to perform these job requirements, please reach out to us at [e-mail]