Be part of the Kayem Foods family!

We are an agile organization with a passion for our craft and meeting the needs of both our consumers and customers. As the largest meat processing company in New England, we are looking to drive significant growth through expansion and marketing investment. To make this happen we need equally passionate and curious people who are driven to make an impact!

Position Summary

We are looking for an Associate Brand Manager for our Al Fresco business, which comprises a portfolio of all natural value-added chicken products and is the #2 brand of chicken sausages Nationally. You will be responsible for the Breakfast segment. Responsibilities include assessing business performance to provide key insights that drive brand direction across the 4 Ps, leading development and launch of new products and renovations, supporting marketing communications and messaging, and creating and executing annual marketing plans to deliver growth.

Where You’ll Work

This is a hybrid role based out of our Chelsea, MA headquarters. Our company in-office schedule is designed to maximize collaboration & relationship building balanced with flexibility with 3 days in the office and 2 days remote.

Who you are:

• A curious & resourceful go-getter who is self-motivated with a growth mindset

• A leader with strong interpersonal skills and experience collaborating to deliver results

• Strategic, pragmatic, and resourceful

What you’ll do:

• Be the consumer champion by leveraging data tools and consumer research to develop a deep understanding of consumer unmet needs, marketplace trends, and the competitive environment

• Track and assess performance vs plans, build gap plans to ensure delivery against business objectives (share, sales, margins)

• Lead cross-functional team to deliver product innovation, product renovation, and high impact promotional events

• Execute and assess performance of consumer support across tactics in conjunction with Integrated Marketing and Agency partners

• Contribute to the development and execution of annual marketing plans including analysis of growth opportunities

• Collaborate with Sales to ensure strong Retailer account plans to drive growth and meet targets

What you’ll need:

• 2+ years minimum of relevant experience, CPG industry experience is preferred

• BA/BS required, marketing focus and/or MBA preferred

• Passion for uncovering consumer needs and insights to drive growth and brand mission

• Demonstrated leadership ability, analytical skills, presentations skills, and creativity

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate and influence effectively

• Ability to take initiative and apply an appropriate sense of urgency to delivery results

• High energy and team spirit with a can-do attitude

• Skilled use of PowerPoint and Excel, experience with IRI/Nielsen data a plus

Who we are:

Kayem Foods is a family owned and operated craft meat business that has been making New England’s favorite franks, sausages, and prepared meats in Chelsea, Mass. since its founding by Kaz Monkiewicz back in 1909. Well over 100 years later, we are the largest meat processor in New England and still pushing our craft to the next level – tweaking recipes to have the perfect flavors and extending our expertise into delicious new areas and collaborations – such as Kayem’s Night Shift Brewing Small Batch Beer Brats. One thing will never change, it’s our “Old World” food philosophy: to only make food we would share with our own friends and family. We offer the opportunity for professional growth and to make a difference in a flexible and collaborative environment.

Kayem offers competitive wages and benefits to full time employees. Kayem benefits include:

• Healthcare Insurance, and Dental (pre-tax and effective first day of employment)

• Vision (pre-tax and effective the 1st day of the month after start of employment)

• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Plan (Health Care Reimbursement and Dependent Care (effective 1st day of employment)

  Reimbursement)

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (effective 1st day of employment and no cost to employee)

• Safe Harbor 401(K) Retirement Plan (with employer matching contributions of up to 3% plus 50% of your contributions up to 5%)

• Vacation Pay, Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holidays

• Education Reimbursement (eligible after 6 months of continuous employment and up to $3,000 for career development)

• Opt-Out Medical Rebate, Doctor on Demand, and Wellness Initiatives for those who are eligible!

(Please NO staffing agencies or external recruiter calls)