Sales & Marketing Support Manager

JonnyPops; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing frozen novelties brand in Minnesota seeks a Sales Support Manager to collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams. The role involves managing price lists, enhancing communication across departments, and coordinating trade shows. The ideal candidate has a degree in business, experience in sales support or marketing, and strong analytical and organizational skills. Join us to impact our growing brand positively.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Referral program

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years previous experience in sales, sales support, or marketing within CPG industry.
• Prior experience managing internal communications for a customer-facing sales team.
• Solid understanding of basic sales methods/techniques.

Responsibilities

• Owner of company price list information and communication of updates.
• Manage customer, sales, ops database accuracy and communication.
• Coordinate trade show information and budget tracking.

Skills

Analytical skills

Collaboration

Prioritization

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

4 year college degree in business or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Who We Are

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops’ mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”

Job Summary

The Sales Support Manager will partner with the Sales and Marketing teams to develop the tools & tactics to facilitate speed of information necessary to meet the organization’s revenue growth deliverables. This will require analytical skills and strong collaboration, as well as the ability to prioritize and multitask with other functions including Operations, Marketing and Finance.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Owner of company price list information and communication of updated specs to field sales, in collaboration with Finance, OPS, and Marketing
• Customer, Sales, OPS, broker database creation and management of continued information accuracy and communication of customer wiring to internal owners
• Trade show coordination:
  • Budget planning and tracking of spends through accurate forecasting with Sales team
  • Coordination of show information, samples ordering, special requests or materials needed for the space
  • Trade show-specific sample forecast management for SalesLiaison with Marketing and Sales for all tradeshows led by Marketing that require input and participation from Sales
• Sample budget and request coordination with Marketing
• Ownership of One World Sync and IX-One item management accuracy + coordination of customer-specific new item setup in collaboration with Sales, e-Comm team, and brokers
• New customer setup + collaboration with Finance, Sales, OPS
• Sales communications:
• All customer letters and associated information in coordination with Marketing & OPS
• Sell deck communications and library management in coordination with Marketing, Sales (Category Management) & OPS
• Weekly email communications
• Team meeting coordination and content management of team calendar
• Management of Sales and Marketing sourced content for Sales Drive as well as communication of all shared files, information, and updates
• Collaborate with the Marketing team to develop all innovation/item Sales materials for field sales, retail and customers
• Accepts responsibility for the organizational goals by taking ownership of new and different duties and identifying new opportunities within the Sales Department

Minimum Qualifications

· 4 year college degree in business or related field

· 3+ years previous experience in sales, sales support, or marketing within CPG industry

· Prior experience managing a company’s internal communications to and from a customer-facing sales team

· Prior experience with item setup, maintenance, and management of One World Sync, IX-One platforms

· Excellent planning and organizational skills, including superior communication skills (written and verbal)

· Solid understanding of basic sales methods / techniques

· Ability to work under pressure, balance multiple tasks, and proactively work through areas of responsibility as a steward of the brand and company

· Proficient with basic computer hardware and software (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

· Good oral and written skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Ability to be entrepreneurial and methodical

· Results-oriented and process driven, with high expectations of self and team

· Collaborative mindset with strength in effectively receiving and communicating feedback

Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form on bonuses and/or commissions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $60,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following:

Medical/Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA

FSA

DCFSA

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short & Long Term Disability

FTO/PTO

EAP Programs

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral Program

Sick & Safe Leave

401k

Company Sponsored Meal Plan

* Hired candidates may be eligible to receive additional compensation in the form on bonuses and/or commissions.