Marketing Director

~ Milton’s Local strives to support sustainable agriculture by creating wholesale channels for local farmers. ~

We work with local farmers who raise their livestock humanely without using hormones, steroids and antibiotics. We are an entrepreneurial company promoting sustainable meat products including our all-natural, “clean label” Bacon and Bacon Sausages. Find out more at our website.

Position Overview

Milton’s Local is seeking to hire a Marketing Director to be located in the Metro DC area. The Marketing Director will work directly with the Founder and Sales Director to build programs that: increase brand awareness, solidify relationships with clients, increase overall sales, boost digital and retail marketing efforts.

Responsibilities

• Developing marketing plans and programs for Milton's Local product lines: retail and foodservice. Directs promotional support including but not limited to POS marketing and demos support.
• Maintains relationships with customers by organizing and developing specific customer relations programs.
• Determine company presence at conventions, annual meetings, trade associations, and seminars.
• Creates and communicates marketing strategy to President and Director of Sales. Strategy developed based on market research and brand identity.
• Oversee marketing coordinator, brand ambassadors, and third party contractors including PR, label design and others.
• Manage digital and social media strategy and presence. Develop media content with support of marketing coordinator and photographer.

Qualifications

Position Requirements:

• 4+ years marketing experience in grocery, food or other related CPG.
• Experience managing projects with third party contractors.
• Ability to work independently, and as a team.
• Strong planning and management skills that allow you to be successful in conditions which include multiple projects and priorities.
• Creative thinking and ability to work in entrepreneurial environment.
• Passion for food and natural food movement.

To Apply

If interested, please click "Apply" below to email a resume. Or, fax your resume to (804) 925 2644.