Job Description

General Pet Supply


Work Location: NJ - Neptune City
Job Code: 10342


Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet and lawn and garden supplies markets. We are making significant investments in our marketing team, fueling our growth aspiration behind consumer-driven innovation and consumer insights-based content. Please see our website at www.central.com for additional company information.

This position will provide overall support to the marketing team, including Product Managers and Director of Marketing. This role will be responsible for building strategies to win with consumers and retailers, alike, based on solid insights, superior products, and total proposition design that delights. You will set the course for the cross-functional team, leading with a collaborative, inspiring vision making and making data-based decisions along the journey. The position is within the Dog and Cat business unit and reports to a Director of Marketing.

This position is being offered as hybrid with requirements to work on-site 4x a week at our commercial office complex in Neptune City, NJ and one day from home.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• Work within the Marketing team to support product development needs, product launches, promotional activity, and general office administration needs.
• Support project management efforts for all stages of product development by tracking progress and following up with respective departments.
• Assist with the planning and execution of a variety of projects such as: market research, pricing analysis, market analysis, customer presentations, and feedback.
• Help team identify and stay abreast of category trends and insights by monitoring syndicated scan data and evaluating competitive products, market share, pricing, advertising, and maintaining department databases with findings.
• Organize and maintain department product data and channel accurate information through the organization to project teams as appropriate.
• Organize and maintain department shared projects folders for efficient access for all team members.
• Portfolio management including item set up, new product spec details, item discontinuation forms, and internal process for system set ups and discontinuation.
• Assist with product costing development and margin evaluation.
• Assist with populating and managing the marketing content calendar and new product launch tracker.
• Coordinate with the Creative team for proofing, routing, editing of sell sheets, catalogs, and packaging, etc.
• Support Sales and Marketing team in preparation for trade shows, account presentations, and sales meetings.
• Plan and participate in meetings by coordinating requirements, establishing contacts, schedules, and assignments, as well as any follow-up required.
• Communicate and align with Sales daily to action marketing programs and strategies that help define the brand image. Provide support for all Brand Marketing efforts in collaboration with Sales as needed.

DESIRED SKILLS:

• Analytical Mindset: We value a leader who can analyze data from a variety of sources and draw actionable, impactful conclusions that set the strategy for in-market activation and new product development. We’re growing our business, quickly, and seek someone with a bias for optimism and a knack for problem solving.
• Consumer-centricity: Everything we do is grounded in insight and human truth. The ideal candidate is a student of the marketing function, the CPG industry, and the human condition. They are passionate about delivering compelling and inspiring work.
• Collaboration & Communication: Our matrixed organization values teamwork, active listening, and trust. This job requires someone who can build and maintain effective cross-functional relationships, often across multiple geographies & time zones. Effective written and verbal communication is a must.
• Organization & Time Management: High-growth businesses move quickly. This person will be balancing multiple priorities / projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. We need this person to maintain timelines and budgets, seeing the interdependencies of tasks and seeking help with roadblocks early.
• Detail Orientation: A commitment to accuracy and quality remains central to the job.

IDEAL CANDIDATE ATTRIBUTES:

• Bachelor’s Degree and 2+ years of marketing experience required.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office. Requires advanced Excel skills and excellent PowerPoint skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, team player, able to communicate with multiple departments.
• Attention to detail, thorough and accurate. Willingness to take complete ownership over specific activities while adapting to quick changing shifts in priorities. Ability to prioritize and juggle multiple projects and tasks while adhering to deadlines.
• Experience working with Nielsen and/or IRI retail scan data is a plus.

BENEFITS PACKAGE & EMPLOYEE PROGRAMS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Free Life and Short-Term Disability Insurance.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• 401k with a 3% company match and annual profit-sharing bonus!
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on Pet supplies, cell phones, movie tickets, gym memberships, and more.
• Education Assistance. (both college degrees and professional certifications).
• Referral Program with a cash bonus.

Central Garden & Pet Company (NASDAQ: CENT) (NASDAQ: CENTA) understands that home is central to life and has proudly nurtured happy and healthy homes for over 40 years. With fiscal 2022 net sales of $3.3 billion, Central is on amission to leadthe future of the Pet and Garden industries. The Company’s innovative and trusted products are dedicated to helping lawns grow greener, gardens bloom bigger, pets live healthier and communities grow stronger. Central is home to a leading portfolio of more than 65 high-quality brands including Amdro®, Aqueon®, Cadet®, Farnam®, Ferry~Morse®, Four Paws®, Kaytee®, K&H®, Nylabone® and Pennington®, strong manufacturing and distribution capabilities and a passionate, entrepreneurial growth culture. Central Garden & Pet is based in Walnut Creek, California and has over 7,000 employees across North America and Europe. Visit www.central.com to learn more.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.