Marketing Associate

Who Are We?

Golden Sun Insights offers strategy and a broad range of marketing services to the fresh produce supply chain, from seed to retail. We're in business to deliver tangible value by fostering connections between producers, retailers and consumers. Our clients include seed companies, growers/shippers, producers, distributors, and marketing companies.

What Would You Do?

The Marketing Associate acts as a lead point of contact for any and all client matters specific to their assigned clients. These matters include the day-to-day marketing needs and opportunities presented by their multiple clients.

What Would Your Key Responsibilities Be?

• Maintains ownership of the creative process and oversees branding and creative including managing artists and designers
• Passionately drives product ideation from concept to the shelf, working with all facets of the process including production, marketing and sales
• Creates, plans and executes annual marketing strategies that may include:

In-store and Event Marketing
Blogger/Public Relations
Social Media
Print Production
Websites/Video
Paid Media
Email Marketing

• Develops budgets customized to project and client and delivers projects within budgetary guidelines
• Meets organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and various requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments
• Maintains strong attention to detail and provides prompt responses to team members and colleagues
• Completes and delivers all projects on a timely basis
• Actively seeks to update job knowledge and professional development by participating in educational opportunities including reading trade publications
• Maintains a strong drive to succeed and the ability to stay self-motivated and work independently on projects as well as contribute as an active member of a collaborative team

What Skills/Qualifications Would You Need? Project Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Planning, Marketing Tactics, Public Relations, Branding and Social Media Savvy.

• Ability to think strategically, conceptually and creatively while acting tactically
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to effectively meet all deadlines
• We’re looking for a quick learner and a problem solver: someone honest, reliable, motivated who maintains a pleasant, positive attitude
• Works well under pressure to juggle multiple projects simultaneously while prioritizing according to deadlines
• Works well in ambiguous situations with an entrepreneurial mind-set, someone who isn’t afraid to do research to figure out a solution
• A client-centric worker who takes initiative and maintains strong communication
• Possess the strong interpersonal skills necessary to build working relationships with a wide range of internal and external contacts
• Strong analytical and communication skills (written & verbal) and extremely detail-oriented
• Maintains a strong work ethic with a focus on attaining measurable results
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint, is required. Canva and some knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite is a plus.
• Must have a passion for food and produce!

Job Type: Full-time

Job Location: Remote

Travel requirement: Some travel required

Required education: Bachelor's, Marketing or Communications degree preferred

Required experience:

• Marketing Account Management: 6 years
• Project management: 4-6 years

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Describe a project that you were proud of? What was the end result?
• Can you provide a portfolio of your prior work?

Experience:

• Marketing and brand: 4 years (Required)

Work Location: Remote