Product Marketing Associate

INSTITUTIONAL FOODS PACKING CO; Glenview (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Quarterly incentive bonus

Paid time off

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

401(K)

Job summary

Finlays Solutions in Glenview, IL is seeking a Product Marketing Associate to bolster its juice-based portfolio using market research and strategy to bring new products to market. You will develop and manage go-to-market plans, work with Sales to train teams, shape launch phases, and gather post-launch feedback to address challenges quickly and effectively.

This role requires strong cross-functional collaboration and a customer-centric mindset.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Food Science preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, or relatable experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to derive recommendations from data analysis.
• Experience working in cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in handling simultaneous projects and delivering on tight timelines.
• Advanced capabilities in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Adobe.
• Ability to travel to our facilities, meetings and trade events. 3-6 times a year, up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new product offerings, working cross functionally throughout the process.
• Support account-based marketing initiatives, acting as keyplayer to support growth at customer level.
• Collaborate with Technical and Operations teams on product enhancement for scaling, optimization and technical features.
• Understand and represent the voice of the customer before, during, and after launch.
• Be part of a team that develop pricing strategies for product offerings.
• Team up with Brand & Insights to launch marketing campaigns for new products.
• Support packaging design, working as lead to support product launches and updates.
• Work cross-functionally with R&D, Innovation, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality ensuring smooth workflows and interdepartmental understanding of new products.
• Educate the Sales team through product and marketing strategy training sessions.
• Deliver relevant insights to sales team to drive customer interaction and support pipeline activity.
• Support Sales team with customer inquiries, customer meetings, trade shows, and requested marketing materials.
• Develop and ensure effective sampling of products.
• Navigate unique customer opportunities against our portfolio and capabilities.
• Work in partnership with Data & Insights teams, identifying and analyzing needs of the market, customers, market size and competition to refine, position, and make relevant for customers.
• Support the Marketing Director-Juice, executing annual marketing tasks, pricing, new product development of juice-based offerings and SKU rationalization.
• Deliver against agreed upon goals & objectives.
• Aid in company performance to budget.
• Have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Possesses strong communication skills and independently prioritize and execute tasks.
• Have a growth and development mindset and understand how to stay focused and self-motivated.
• Engage in your own development by recording goals, objectives, and timelines.
• Ensure all safe work practices are adhered to.
• Have a basic understanding and support of food safety requirements.

Skills

Communication

Data analysis

Cross-functional teamwork

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and/or Food Science

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Excel

Outlook

Adobe

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Glenview - GLENVIEW, IL 60025Salary Range: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00 Salary

About Us:

Finlays Solutions is a leading partner to the B2B beverage manufacturing industry, recognized for its deep expertise, strong industry relationships, and commitment to innovation. The company plays a central role in supporting beverage brands, flavor houses, private label partners, and manufacturers through high-quality products, technical capabilities, and collaborative problem-solving. With a strong presence in the ready-to-drink beverage market, Finlays Solutions focuses on identifying emerging opportunities, expanding into new market spaces, and delivering solutions that meet evolving customer and consumer needs.

Finlays Solutions operates with a strong commitment to its mission, values, ethics, and long‑term goals, ensuring that every initiative reflects the company’s dedication to integrity, partnership, and sustainable success.

Job Summary:

As the Product Marketing Associate you will help bolster Finlays juice-based portfolio, utilizing market research and strategy, to bring new products to market. You will be responsible for developing and implementing go-to market plans for successful product launches, supporting and leading cross functional teams along the way. As a part of our Go-To-Market team, you will develop and manage launch phasing, working closely with Sales to equip them with training, marketing content and an effective sampling process. You will develop post launch feedback loops to be able to respond to launch challenges quickly and effectively.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contribute to the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new product offerings, working cross functionally throughout the process.
• Support account-based marketing initiatives, acting as keyplayerto support growth at customer level.
• Collaborate with Technical and Operations teams on product enhancement for scaling,optimizationand technical features.
• Understand and represent the voice of the customer before, during, and after launch.
• Be part of a team thatdeveloppricing strategies for product offerings
• Team up with Brand & Insights to launch marketing campaigns for new products.
• Support packaging design, working as leadto supportproduct launches and updates.
• Workcross-functionallywith R&D, Innovation, Operations, Engineering, Finance, and Quality ensuring smooth workflows and interdepartmental understanding of new products.
• Educate the Sales team through product and marketing strategy training sessions.
• Deliver relevant insights tosalesteam to drive customer interaction and support pipeline activity.
• SupportSalesteam with customer inquiries, customer meetings, trade shows, and requested marketing materials.
• Develop andensure effective sampling of products.
• Navigate unique customer opportunities against our portfolio and capabilities.
• Work in partnership with Data & Insights teams, identifying and analyzing needs of the market, customers, market size and competition to refine, position, and make relevant for customers.
• Support the Marketing Director-Juice, executing annual marketing tasks, pricing, new product development of juice-based offerings and SKU rationalization.
• Deliver against agreed upon goals &objectives.
• Aid in companyperformance tobudget.
• Have the ability tothrive in a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment.
• Possessesstrong communicationskills andindependently prioritize and execute tasks.
• Have a growth and development mindset and understand how to stay focused and self-motivated.
• Engage inyour own development by recording goals,objectives, and timelines.
• Ensure all safe work practices are adhered to.
• Have a basic understanding and support of food safety requirements.

The salary range for this role is $55,000 - $65,000 annually/ hourly.

Within this range, individual pay is determined by the work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

The total compensation package for this position also includes a choice of health care plan (medical, vision, and dental insurance), a quarterlyincentive bonus, paid time off, parental leave, bereavement leave and a 401(K) for all eligible employees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degreein Marketingand/or Food Science preferred.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in Product Management, Product Marketing, orrelatable experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to derive recommendations from data analysis.
• Experienceworking incross-functionalteams.
• Proficient in handling simultaneous projects anddelivering ontight timelines.
• Advanced capabilities in PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, & Adobe.
• Ability to travel to our facilities,meetingsand trade events. 3-6 times a year, up to 20%.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work beyond regularly scheduled hours during peak periods or critical operations
• Must possess adequate vision, hearing, and verbal communication skills to meet essential job performance and safety standards.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods and regularly perform physical tasks such as pushing, pulling, lifting, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, and using hands for detailed tasks
• Physically capable of performing tasks such as lifting, climbing, and using hand and power tools, including pallet jacks, scales, ladders, and standard material handling and cleaning equipment
• Capable of safely lifting up to 25 pounds frequently throughout the day; ability to handle heavier items with proper lifting equipment or team-assisted techniques to ensure safety

Work Environment

• Employees must be able to work in a dynamic manufacturing environment that may include exposure to odors, dust, moderate noise levels, and fluctuations in temperature and ventilation
• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn at all times, which may include but is not limited to: safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, gloves, hairnets, uniforms, and face shields, as required by specific job duties and safety protocols
• Ability to work in elevated positions, at up to 50 feet and using proper safety precautions
• Must be able to work in limited or cramped spaces and extend arms into machinery for inspection, cleaning, or maintenance tasks, while following all established safety protocols

Quality Statement:

• Our Quality and Food Safety Management strategy is anchored by our food safety and quality culture and a two-pronged approach to “be the best” as we produce “only the best”. Every employee has a role to play in this strategy as outlined by the following:
• Follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP’s), allergen control, food defense, HACCP, SQF, and regulatory requirements so that we make consistently safe, quality products.
• Ensure the presence of visitors, contractors, and customers are documented on each visit in and out of the facility to maintain good manufacturing practices, allergen controls, food defense/food security and HACCP controls.
• Report all food safety and quality issues to management immediately.
• Partner with colleagues across all functions to share knowledge, skills, and information regarding quality and food safety.
• Adhere to all health and safety work practices.
• Exhibit an understanding of quality and food safety standards and be able to speak about the Finlays quality and food safety system and your role in it.
• Handle customer complaints in a timely and professional manner so that the customer is put first, always.
• Participate fully in Finlays programs that drive continuous improvement methodologies.

Any employee in doubt as to the role they play in the Finlays quality and food safety management system must reach out to the site Quality Manager or VP of Quality.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

Finlays Solutions is an equal employment opportunity employer seeking diversity in qualified applicants for employment. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, gender, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, perceived disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or any other protected status, as defined by applicable law. Finlays employs individuals that are 18 years of age or older.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.