Director of Frozen Marketing (Fairport, NY, US, 14450)

Seneca Foods is one of North America's leading providers of packaged fruits and vegetables with facilities located throughout the United States.  Our high quality products are primarily sourced from over 1,400 American farms. Seneca holds the largest share of the retail private label, food service, and export canned vegetable markets, distributing to over 90 countries. Products are also sold under the brands of Libby’s®, Aunt Nellie’s®, READ®, Seneca Farms®, Green Valley®, Green Giant (Shelf-Stable)®, CherryMan®, Paradise®, Pennant®, and Seneca labels, including Seneca snack chips. Seneca also provides vegetable products to other companies under various co-pack arrangements.

Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life insurance, 401K, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Paid Time Off and more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!  Come join the Seneca Foods team – Apply now!

Seneca Foods in Fairport, NY is currently seeking the Director of Frozen Marketing to join our team.  Seneca Foods offers an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off and much more!  Help us make our Farm Fresh Goodness Great!

The Director of Frozen Marketing is responsible for developing and leading Marketing efforts for Seneca branded and store brand Frozen Foods.  They will assist sales teams and help them to maximize sales opportunities.  This includes building solid relationships with the sales teams, building and maintaining relationships with external resources, and developing promotions when needed.

This position will also assist in brand management and customer specific Marketing events as assigned.  This position is remote.

Responsibilities

• Work with sales teams to develop sales materials as needed, including, but not limited to presentations, sell sheets, syndicated data, etc.
• Build and maintain relationships with agencies and outside vendors.
• Maintain sales materials cross-functionally as it relates to the products and the company.
• Develop and maintain brands as it applies to areas of responsibility.
• Stay informed on competition and current industry trends.
• Plan, attend and participate in various trade shows.
• Maintain syndicated data reports, analysis, and continuing education.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be available and willing to travel as needed.
• Strong computer skills are required with an emphasis on web development and maintenance as needed.
• Strong presentation, organizational and communication skills.
• Experience and/or knowledge of the food industry.
• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or 5 years of industry experience.
• Ability to work with all levels of the organization.
• Marketing skills are critical to the relational foundations required.
• Ability to develop and execute overall duties ensuring goals are met.

Wage range based on skills, abilities, and experience from $100k - $120k annual salary

Seneca Foods Corporation is committed to providing equal opportunity for all, through a positive and continuing affirmative action program. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, military and/or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. Seneca Foods Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and feel you need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), please contact us at [email protected] or call 585-495-4100.