Marketing Promotions Manager

• Creates a repeatable JBP process for Supplier Partner meetings
• Analyzes IPS supplier partnerships and creates annual targets for Joint Business Planning sessions to support Supplier objectives
• Applies insights to map a 12–18-month calendar of supplier promotional activities
• Communicates K-12 and Smart Rewards insights to all Supplier Partners
• Develops and administers annual supplier surveys
• Maintains all supplier contact details in Salesforce
• Conducts on-site supplier visits to strengthen relationships, uncover operational insights, and identify joint growth initiatives
• Serves as the Smart Rewards expert, conveying clear value and business impact to engage supplier participation
• Applies JBP insights, supplier website reviews and resources to devise and present plans for Smart Kits & Smart Resources
• Recommend Smart Rewards improvements to continually evolve the program for Supplier satisfaction
• Leads the development of K–12-focused supplier campaigns using insights from JBP sessions to drive volume growth
• Partners with the Communications & Growth Manager to align target audience messaging and outreach
• Activates campaigns across HubSpot, IPS Rebates Smart Rewards, Smart Kits, and social media platforms
• Tracks campaign performance and synthesizes results to optimize impact
• Assembles and delivers Smart Rewards and campaign results to suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Partners with Supply Chain Contract Owners to evaluate new opportunities and deliver compelling IPS program presentations to prospective suppliers
• Informs Supply Chain partners of K-12 trends, supplier successes and challenges
• Participates in contract meetings for K-12 focused partners

• Minimum five (5) years of marketing, communications and/or business planning experience, demonstrating a record of progressively increasing responsibility
• Experience in developing customer-focused growth promotions
• Experience and demonstrated ability on the use of the following: email marketing software (Pardot or HubSpot) and Salesforce
• Demonstrated confidence in presenting and selling promotional growth opportunities to middle and upper management, both remotely and in person
• Above average computer skills, specifically in Microsoft office applications – Teams, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Exceptional oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present effectively and connect with a wide range of stakeholders
• Foodservice Industry experience is required
• K-12 segment experience is an additional asset
• A 4-year college diploma in Marketing or Communications

K-12 segment experience

• Generous PTO, Vacation and 9 paid holidays
• Volunteer days, community partnerships, Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discounts on select services and products
• Your choice of three medical plan tiers, two carriers to choose from
• Adoption Assistance & Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Funding Sources and Scholarship Programs
• Retirement plan (401K or SIRP for those eligible) with match on annual contributions