Sales & Marketing Support Manager
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 Sales Liaison 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.