Brand Marketing Assistant - Condiments BU

Sauer Brands is an American food company known for its diverse portfolio of condiments, spices, and flavorings. With a rich history dating back to 1887, Sauer Brands has established itself as a trusted provider of high-quality culinary products, including the iconic Duke's Mayonnaise, Mateo’s Salsa, Kernel Seasons, The Spice Hunter, and a wide range of seasonings, catering to the evolving tastes of consumers.   Overall Goal of the Position: We are seeking a passionate and detail-oriented Brand Marketing Assistant to join our Condiments marketing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the execution of the marketing strategy for two iconic brands – Duke’s Mayonnaise and Mateo’s Salsa – and to directly impact the way customers interact with our portfolio of brands. As the Brand Marketing Assistant in the Condiments Business Unit, you will play a crucial role in the success and reputation of our products and brands in the market.   The Brand Marketing Assistant will report directly to the Mateo’s Brand Manager and will also support the Duke’s Brand Manager and the Innovation Brand Manager. This person will work closely with the following internal and external people and teams: Duke’s Assistant Brand Marketing Managers Mateo’s Brand Manager Condiments Social Media Manager Condiments Graphic Design Specialist Consumer Services Agency Ecomm Web Developer Ecomm Warehouse Managers   Key Duties and Responsibilities: Brand Marketing (60%): supports the execution of marketing strategy for Duke’s and Mateo’s Work alongside the brand managers on Duke’s and Mateo’s to help with competitive audits of the category. Assist in tracking deliverables across brands and channels. Assist with building briefs for projects both internally and externally. Project support for marketing initiatives to include brand or media activity. Tracking category news and product trends and reporting on results weekly. Coordination and management of product, samples, influencer boxes, sales team requests and food service customers. Responsible for planning and orchestration of our brand footprint at conferences and trade shows. Consumer Services (40%) Consumer Outreach: owns communication with consumers who have been escalated to Sauers via our Consumer Services agency. Ecomm Coordination: coordinates with ecomm team to execute resolution of consumer cases. Quality Operations Support: supports the Quality Operations team to ensure efficient investigations of critical quality issues. Day-to-day point of contact with external call center and ecomm warehouse. Tracking & Reporting: tracks consumer escalations, identifies trends, upskills Consumer Services agency on recurring issues, ongoing communication to BU on escalation volume and key insights.   Performance Standards (the criteria that will be used to evaluate performance): This Brand Marketing Assistant will be measured against a combination of overall Condiment Business Unit success as well as Duke’s and Mateo’s brand specific performance.   What We Are Looking For:  Personal Characteristics Entrepreneurial drive and the desire to “build a business” Outgoing, energetic, and results oriented personality Overall confidence in one’s abilities and comfortable communicating the facts Smart, creative and inquisitive Integrity-Does the right thing even when no one is looking Disciplined approach, and accountable for KPIs No excuses mindset Dependable team player with positive attitude Personal values that mesh with SBI values Passion for foodservice and working with chefs Performance History Documented history of making improvements in assigned work area/responsibilities Demonstrated progression in size and scope of responsibilities Stellar references based on contributions and performance Demonstrated proficiency in the following Areas Highly organized and efficient in time management Excellent and clear communicator Smart and inquisitive Fun, outgoing, energetic, and results-oriented Ability to juggle multiple projects at once Dependable team player with a positive attitude Passion for brands No excuses mindset Willing to roll up your sleeps and pitch in where needed Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree required Educational background in marketing or a related field 1-3 years of professional work experience preferred Other: This position is located and based in Richmond, VA Hybrid work environment (50% in office) Limited travel required   What Is In It For You?Our company acknowledges talented people are attracted to companies that provide competitive pay, comprehensive benefits packages and outstanding advancement opportunities. For this reason we offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan that includes the following:   401K Medical/Dental/Vision Coverage Vacation, Sick Days and Holidays Flexible Spending Accounts Tuition Reimbursement Employee and Dependent Life Insurance Voluntary Disability Insurance Other Voluntary Insurance Options   Sauer Brands, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state.