If you are interested in any of the following
positions e-mail your resume as a word attachment to resumes@ClassicWestchester.com
Job Title
Production Assistant ………………. $35K-$40K
Responsibilities/Requirements
Seeking a Production Assistant for the Product Development Department who will assist both the VP of Design and VP of Product Development.
* Item Master Creation - enter all pricing accurately into Traverse
* Generate new style numbers in Traverse for sample PO
* Distribute weekly list of re-priced discontinued product
* File price pages
* Update overseas tracking information into tracking book on network
* Receive overseas samples, set up pages and envelopes
* Prepare and photocopy all overseas packages - coordinate with Purchasing and Production Coordinator (to reconcile purchase orders)
* Photocopy and distribute Art Director's weekly sketches
* Maintain Art Director's sketch bible
* Maintain texture samples and set up texture charts when needed
* Assist in repair log data entry
* Assist Production Coordinators when necessary for sending models for molds, molds for castings, receiving, weighing and counting all castings
* File molds and models
* Product Research
*Fast-paced environment
*Ability to multi-task and efficiently follow-though on all projects.
*Highly motivated
*Organized
*Possess strong time management skills
*Able to multi-task in a fast paced environment
*Proficient in Word and Excel
Location: New York, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (JJ)
Job Title
Director Integrated Shopper Marketing
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Sets strategic direction for the Integrated & Shopper Marketing function in alignment with overall US Retail customer and consumer strategies and specific brand strategies.
* Ensures that all Integrated & Shopper Marketing programs are aligned with overarching strategies and that investments reflect customer segmentation strategy (e.g. invest according to growth potential and strategic value).
* As part of Sales Strategy & Integrated Shopper Marketing leadership team, builds synergy between insights (consumer and shopper), category strategy and category solution teams to develop and execute insight based solutions for our key customers.
* Owns the activation (strategy, program development, customer engagement, measurement) against company’s new Customer Value Proposition.
* Proactively ensures company foster a one team approach to development of integrated & shopper solutions including "One Voice" programs.
* Identifies potential external strategic alliance partners (e.g. sponsorships, licensing in, personalities, etc.) and negotiates contracts on behalf of the Company.
* Ensures alignment between Sales Planning and Customer Teams to Integrated & Shopper marketing strategy in order to enable customer teams to develop annual business plans.
* Responsible for managing total Integrated & Shopper Marketing budget.
* Supervises the Senior Managers to ensure proper planning and execution of programs and ensures that all team members are prepared to develop and execute strategies in accordance with their roles.
* Establishes processes to enable discipline planning and execution of events across the categories.
* Oversees integrated & shopper marketing contracts and leverages economies of scale where possible: including bringing various brands together, utilizing large brands to support smaller brands, and maximizing synergy with key channel customers.
* Provides guidance and executes against crosses divisional and corporate promotion and events to ensure maximum return on investment (ROI)
* Secures required resources and funding for function
* Recruits, develops and coaches team through on-going training, identification of career goals, and on-going coaching, feedback and candor
* Interacts at various levels within company and our customer's organization including Marketing and Sales Presidents, Vice Presidents and key Joint Business Planning attendees to ensure the development of strong relationships, credibility, buy-in for strategies, and quick and effective execution of integrated marketing strategies.
* Aligns all programs that incorporate company, customer, consumer and brand specific strategies.
* Prioritizes initiatives and ensures maximum delivery of results for the Brands and customer teams.
*Develops productive working relationship with various cross-functional groups (e.g. Brand Marketing, Brand Finance, Sales Finance, Customer Teams, etc.).
*Responsible for training and managing several direct reports through setting goals, providing coaching, and facilitating feedback.
*Act as key representative for organization during contract meetings with Agency and Service Presidents and Vice Presidents
*Ensures promotional ideas drive brand strategies and synergize with customers whenever appropriate
* Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
* Education desired: MBA
* Years of relevant experience: Overall 10+ years experience. Ideal candidate will have a foundation of brand marketing plus experience in Integrated Marketing (Promotions) and Shopper Marketing within CPG industry.
*Shopper Marketing experience is a must for this role.
* Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
~Communication Skills
~Problem Solving Skills
~Business Acumen
~ Project Management Skills
~Negotiation Skills
* Category, Consumer, & Shopper Knowledge
* Customer & Channel Knowledge
* Organizational Agility
* Strategic Thinking and Analysis
* Coaching and Performance Management
Location: Camden, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Innovation Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Responsible for maintaining and enhancing innovation initiatives process, including but not limited to: timelines, selling tools, selling materials and new item samples, selling story structure and content and proposed sales goals.
*Manage all sustaining innovation initiatives to ensure timely and accurate delivery of selling materials and tools.
*Responsible for attending disruptive innovation meetings representing not only the sales new item process but also represents sales to ensure a successful launch.
*Leads disruptive innovation sales taskforce and ensures sales recommendations are brought to the marketing innovation teams.
*Leads the communication process across the organization to secure alignment to both the process and timelines to make decisions.
* Responsible for partnering with all relevant key stakeholders including customer development, category management, field sales, sales finance, and systems to develop new item tools and support materials.
*Owns the accuracy of innovation information to ensure limited changes once information is released to field.
*Manage ATPAC, the distribution vendor for new item samples, during the sample process to ensure alignment on timing for all key deliverables.
*Maintain control of all product inventory held at ATPAC.
*Maintains company Retail price lists.
*Works cross-functionally with different teams and/or groups (e.g. Brand Marketing, Supply Chain, Integrated Marketing, etc) and is comfortable working with director positions across functions.
*Develops productive working relationships with many cross-functional teams and/or groups (e.g. Customer Development, Integrated Marketing, Brand Marketing, Category Management, Shopper Insights, Category Management, Supply Chain, Field Sales, etc.)
*Responsible for driving alignment and flexibility which is critical for success.
*Minimum education required: Bachelor's Degree
*Years of relevant experience: 8+ years CPG industry experience in a sales/marketing function (e.g. Customer Business Manager, Category Management, Supply Chain/Commercialization supporting sales, etc.)
*Knowledge, skill, and abilities required:
~Business Acumen
~Communication Skills
~Analytical Skills
~Technical Skills
~Strong process and project management skills
~Action Oriented
~Written Communication
~Strategic Thinking
~Ability to anticipate obstacles and objectives to problem solve preemptively
~Detail oriented
~Time Management
~Category & Brand Knowledge
Location: Camden, NJ
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Manager Customer Planning Investment
Responsibilities/Requirements
*Develop and manage the overall customer investment strategy for the company business unit.
*Manage strategic deployment of space/incremental funding.
*Will be responsible for evaluating potential opportunities, providing recommendations for spending to business team and communicating final decision to the Field Sales team.
*Supports the Customer Segmentation Process with updates to internal segmentation model – actual performance vs. Annual Operating Plan objectives.
*Maintain a cross functional process to control customer investment and maximize ROI.
*Develop strategic focus through fact based analysis to support key marketing objectives.
*Marketing/Sales partner/liaison - Transform Marketing strategies into Sales initiatives and liaison between Marketing and Field Sales.
*Development and distribution of necessary planning materials.
*Actively work with the business teams, primarily Marketing Managers and Marketing Directors, to develop/distribute relevant materials.
*Central conduit for communication both internally with business units and externally with field sales.
*Compile Field Sales input on key issues (new products, promotions, etc.) to develop most effective sales strategy.
*Work closely with Brand Teams to provide feedback/insight on test markets and new product launches.
*Own the development of all Selling Materials regarding new products, promotions, marketing support and business plans.
*Develop timeline and track progress to ensure selling materials are being released in a timely manner.
*Ensure the materials adhere to established guidelines and effectively meet the needs of the Field Sales Team.
*Develop and distribute key Field Sales monthly/quarterly materials (Meeting-In-A-Box, New Item Matrix, and Business Plans).
*Work with sales operations team (DRO, MRO, DSMs and SDAs) to determine best go to market strategies to maximize execution.
*Own annual analysis of key customer measures for Key Insights/Marketing Plans.
*Present findings and key strategies to PLT.
*Prepare monthly performance reporting: IRI, brand/customer based reports.
*Adhoc reporting requirements: performance by key customer or product line, etc. Identify key drivers to volume reporting. Perform new item performance analysis Develop reports to track performance of test markets Assist team in development of analytics/insight for sales planning.
* Participate in ongoing cross functional process improvement to deliver product forecast accuracy (S&OP).
*Ownership of Sales forecasting components integrated into total process.
*Leading the monthly sales inputs to the projection process.
*Resolving volume gaps cross-functionally
*Providing direction on regional changes to improve volume and/or trade objectives
*Negotiate trade issues with customers (e.g. margin, pre-price)
*Balancing Sales needs with other functions
*New product rollout issues (e.g. capacity, forecasting discrepancies, new product delays/cancellations)
*Share, EBIT, expense improvements
*Influencing cross-functional team on break-through concepts for customer & channel strategies
*Trade spending issues outside of plan and budget
*Required BA/BS Desired MBA
*Experience 5-7 years
*Trade Marketing experience, food industry preferred
*Customer Trade Marketing
*Key Account Sales experience
*Category Management
*Marketing Principles
*Computer Skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Syndicated data)
*Strategic Planning
*Planning & Organizing
*Motivating Others
*Managerial Courage
*Conflict Management
*Negotiation Skills
*Establish credibility with Headquarters functions and field sales organization
*Objectively balance needs of Marketing with needs of Sales
*Influence across large organizations without authority
*Influence senior executives
*Establish partnerships with Marketing, Sales and with Customers
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Manager/Senior Manager SAP Business Proc. and Cntrls
Responsibilities/Requirements
* SAP Business Process Leadership: Design, develop and communicate SAP and business processes to support new business initiatives, and investigate new Harmony functionality for applicability to company business.
*Lead the analysis of existing business processes to understand areas for improvement, modify existing business processes as necessary, and develop new business/system processes as required.
* 25% SAP Business Process Controls Leadership: Validate process and financial controls are in place for new development.
* Strengthen existing controls through process review sessions and reporting metric ownership, particularly for processes that span multiple platforms.
*30% People Capability Development: Develop and enhance new SAP skills across company business teams including identification of resources (Power Users/Process Navigators) capable of and interested in learning and growing and sustaining critical SAP process and controls knowledge within the business team. Provide ongoing education to the staff
*30% SAP Business Process Leadership: Design, develop and communicate SAP and business processes to support new business initiatives, and investigate new Harmony functionality for applicability to the business.
*Lead the analysis of existing business processes to understand areas for improvement, modify existing business processes as necessary, and develop new business/system processes as required.
*25% SAP Business Process Controls Leadership: Validate process and financial controls are in place for new development. Strengthen existing controls through process review sessions and reporting metric ownership, particularly for processes that span multiple platforms.
*30% People Capability Development: Develop and enhance new SAP skills across company business teams including identification of resources (Power Users/Process Navigators) capable of and interested in learning and growing and sustaining critical SAP process and controls knowledge within the business team. Provide ongoing education to the staff on new and existing business process, manage training, and assist with staff evaluations on existing as well as new business processes.
*15% Ongoing skill development
*Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills to allow significant interaction with business teams who generally have little to no understanding of the complexities of the systems and processes required to support business initiatives.
*Demonstrate a creative and inquisitive approach to problem solving, analyzing complex business requirements and helping to translate to the development of logical systems and processes, with appropriate controls and reliability.
*Develop and leverage strong relationships with cross-functional experts to understand the cause and effect of their decisions and drive improved business outcomes.
*This position requires the ability to interact and communicate effectively with Senior Leadership
*Provide decision support and recommendations for strategic business initiatives
*Provide leadership with technical expertise in all systems used by the company
*Sustain a high level of competence and professionalism in a dynamic business environment.
*Ensure all reporting and systems processes are adhered to according to CSC standards and best practices.
*Plan, direct and implement systems enhancements and processes that consistently support delivery of positive business results.
*Validate that business requirements are being met within new development work and that efficient controls are implemented to ensure existing DSD processes are secure and controlled.
*Ensure business users have the tools available for accurate testing and business sign off on new or changing technology and business process.
*Superior ability to translate business strategy and process into SAP system specifications and design
*5-10 years of SAP experience including detailed understanding of SAP system and methods specific to the DSD business model
*Ability to facilitate complex business process decisions with broad enterprise implications
*Strong ability to communicate complex technical issues into meaningful business actions
*Demonstrated ability to set priorities, articulate and establish processes and standards.
*Ability to teach others
*Strong leadership and communication skills
*Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to simplify complex technical issues and negotiate with a wide variety of people
*Ability to develop client relationships and produce high quality deliverables
*Demonstrated ability be a change agent both internally and externally; ability to interact with client executives (CIO level or above)
*Ability to sell a new concept and motivate people to utilize a standard approach; extensive project management experience
*Exceptional oral and written communications
*10-15 years process experience in the consumer package goods field (CPG)
*Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization and follow-through skills
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Brand Manager Specialty
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Develops and executes annual brand marketing plans & strategies (consumer and trade) in an effort to exceed stated volume objectives
* Manages all line items of the P&L and productivity projects to deliver current and future financial targets
*Manages the development and launch of "renovation" product news
* Works hand in hand with the Consumer Insights team and other functions to hone insights in order to drive overall strategy and direction
* Creates breakthrough integrated marketing activation plans and messaging to consumers and customers
* Effectively leads cross-functional teams as well as outside vendors and agency personnel
* Create long term strategy and 3 year roadmap for this product portfolio
* Coaches direct reports to meet their objectives
*Expected to be able to formulate sound strategies as well as to oversee excellence in all initiatives
*Must be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion and with high-quality output
*Challenge the status quo to develop breakthrough growth platforms
*Minimum Education required Undergraduate, BBA desired MBA
* 6+ years in leading CPG company, 2+ years managing people
*Strong leadership and organizational alignment skills to develop and deliver against key strategies
*Experience with IRI/ ACNielsen Consumption/ Category Tools to formulate /distill analysis
*Sound analytical abilities, problem identification and resolution skills and creative/consumer insights abilities
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse, cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market research, finance, operations, R&D, sales, brand partners and agencies
*Ability to coach, mentor and teach junior marketing professionals
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Brand Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Brand Manager will manage the company portfolio and be accountable for delivering the sales and profit targets. In addition, you will have responsibility for sales and profit goals; and new product commercialization. This work will include identifying customer and category growth opportunities, developing and executing annual marketing plans, managing volume forecasting and marketing budgets, and selling material creation.
* Work with Brand Manager, and the Retail teams to commercialize and launch new products, and engage with retail Innovation and CCID Groups to develop Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan new product pipeline.
*Project Management - Manage and prioritize project list to ensure projects are aligned with cross-functional team and appropriately resourced.
*Business Analysis - Track and analyze the business on a daily basis, and making course correction recommendations as needed.
*General Marketing - Develop and execute annual marketing plans.
*Work with cross-functional team, sales and advertising agencies to create sales collateral, point-of-sales materials, product launch planning and execution.
*This position will require the ability to multitask keeping various projects on track across two different categories.
*The ability to utilize information to draw insights and conclusions and make business decisions is essential.
*The position requires an ability to proactively anticipate obstacles and the flexibility to seek alternative solutions to keep projects on track.
*Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, will be required to keep other functional areas apprised of and engaged in team's initiatives.
*Excellent cross-functional team leadership is required to manage communications, resources and timelines across Retail and Foodservice organizations.
*The position involves interacting with several different functional areas, including Sales, Retail, Research & Development, Legal, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Finance and Gov. Regs.
*Minimum education required: MBA
*Years of relevant experience: 3-7+ years
*Excellent Communication and Negotiating Skills
*Team player
*Ability to travel
*Ability to gather, understand and synthesize consumer, customer and category insights
*Passion for brand and business development
*Knowledge of PowerPoint, Excel, Word
*10-15% travel, 85% office environment
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Associate Brand Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
* Manage marketing plan - website, online/print media, social media
* Develop and launch renovation product news on existing businesses (product changes, package design changes, etc.)
* Volume forecasting, P&L and budget management
* Perform ad hoc analyses
*Works closely with cross-functional team members to create direction on specific projects and drive overall brand strategy
*Works closely with external agency partners to develop and execute integrated marketing plan
*Must be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion with high quality
*Execute with excellence on all initiatives
*College Degree, MBA strongly preferred
*Minimum 1-3 years brand marketing experience (preferably in food/packaged goods)
*Strong project management skills and ability to multi-task
*Strong analytical, problem solving and resolution skills
*Strong leadership skills to drive alignment and create direction across the organization
*Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market research, finance, operations, research
and development, sales, brand partners and agencies
*Experience working with IRI/Nielsen data analysis
• Experience in working with external agencies and new media tactics a plus
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Associate Marketing Manager
Responsibilities/Requirements
The
Associate Marketing Manager‘s key responsibilities include business planning
and marketing for the existing business, developing and launching renovation
product news, performing general business analyses, and assisting in strategy
and advertising development.
*
Project Management - commercialize new products, develop support plans, lead
cross-functional teams
*General
Marketing Support - assist in development of annual marketing plans, P&L and
budget management, volume forecasting
*Business
Analysis - analyze trends, develop insights to drive strategy and direction
*Works
closely with cross-functional team members to create direction and drive
overall strategy
*Must
be able to juggle and advance multiple priorities at once, in a timely fashion
with high quality
*Execute
with excellence on all initiatives
*College
Degree required, MBA strongly preferred
*
Minimum 1-4 years brand marketing experience (preferably in food/packaged
goods)
*
Strong project management skills
*
Ability to multi-task
*
Strong analytical, problem solving and resolution skills
*
Experience with IRI / ACNielsen Consumption / Catergory
Tools and formulating / distilling analysis
*
Strong leadership skills to drive alignment and create direction across the
organization
*
Strong interpersonal and communication skills to motivate and lead a diverse
cross-functional team of professionals including brand marketing, market
research, finance, operations, research and development, sales, brand partners
and agencies
*
Experience with new media tactics a plus
Location: Stamford, CT
Position posted: 02/10/12 (MP) (2)
Job Title
Product Manager…….................................. $40K-$70K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The Product Manager is responsible for the planning and execution throughout the products lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, defining the product vision, working closely with development from conception to execution of product, analyzing sales, price margins, marketing and support to ensure revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met. The Product Manager's job also includes ensuring that the product supports the company's overall strategy and goals.
*Working on current line analysis
*Obtain samples
*Evaluate the company line for missed opportunities
*Work with your supervisor to analyze and review the new line or products
*Discuss areas of growth
*Determine new item feasibility
*Use like items/ work with art department to produce specifications for new item idea’s
*Submit specifications of new ideas to the Hong Kong Office for sourcing, quoting.
*Manage communication tools
*Update status changes to existing items
*Reviewing all final margins, costs, PC and company SRP’s
*Communication line lists to catalogue, inventory, sales and customer service
*Edit and maintain files reflective of changes in product line,
*Provide list to mock up department for finalizing PC and company planograms.
*Track product production with vendors and inventory department
*Handle quality control issues if they arise
*Maintain and take ownership of and responsibility for existing categories.
*Develop and maintain communication with current and existing vendors.
*Develop and maintain communication between other product management teams and interdepartmental relationships.
*Meeting deadlines, organizational and time management skills are extremely important.
Location: White Plains, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (EA) (2)
Job Title
Marketing
Coordinator
…….................................. $45K-$60K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The
purpose of this position is to provide marketing support & the
implementation of successful internal and external marketing campaign and
tools. In order to be successful, the
Marketing Coordinator must proactively support the marketing and sales
departments, and work closely with key individuals within the business.
*Coordinate
all marketing activities with outside personnel and internal staff.
*Support
development and design of material for all company solar marketing, events and
sales to include Advertisements, Sales Materials, and Written copy including
Website.
*Major
North America tradeshow support and coordination.
*Graphic
design for thought leadership activities-to include creating or contributing to
landing pages, pdfs, pamphlets, brochures, etc.
*Coordinate
events and tradeshow data collection and tracking to determine successes and
areas of improvement for all events.
*Support
local online marketing activity by routing online content, web collateral,
copy, design, and online advertising etc. for input and approval.
*Coordinate
and support sales marketing activities.
*Coordinate
with sales team to ensure marketing best practices.
*Gather
and organize data/lead generate metrics.
*Bachelors
degree in Marketing, Management or a related field.
*1-2
years professional experience in Marketing.
*Excellent
writing, editing and communication skills.
*Must
be detail and process oriented.
*Excellent
understanding of basic marketing and advertising concepts.
*Confident
in working autonomously but with a keen competency and appreciation for
collaborating with other team members.
*Strong
analytical skills with an eye on process improvement.
*Knowledge
of basic graphic design and Web design skills.
*Proficiency
in MS Office applications.
*Customer
orientation is critical.
*Comfortable
with technology and its applications within the marketing industry.
Location: Englewood, New Jersey
Position posted: 02/10/12 (ML)
Job Title
Jr. Illustrator……………………………………………………45K-50K
Responsibilities/Requirements
The freelance Illustrator designs and develops artwork for a wide range of gift and home décor categories including seasonal, stationery, textiles, clothing and juvenile product. This creative individual possesses a wide range of design capabilities, including a strong mix of traditional illustration, decorative, pattern development ability, and technical skills.
*Strong Design and Typography Skills
*Experience in costume and seasonal design a plus
*Advanced art skills, including drawing and painting, in a variety of mediums and styles.
*Ability to create computer-generated graphics and all-over
patterns for other categories such as textiles and stationery.
*Excellent layout and design expertise, along with a strong sense of color
*Ability to understand and communicate color and design
trends through regular research.
*Ability to maintain awareness of specific items, concepts, competitive
markets, and competitors through shopping and regular research.
*Ability to collaborate and flex personality styles to build effective customer
service and working relationships with buyers and other employees.
*Ability to communicate in a clear fashion and articulate an enticing vision
for the product.
*Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator and free hand sketching
*Experience on MAC a must
Location: White Plains, NY
Position posted: 02/10/12 (EA)
If you are interested in any of the following
positions e-mail your resume as a word attachment to resumes@ClassicWestchester.com