Marketing Manager

We’re building something fun here and we need a Marketing Manager who can keep up. If you love bold branding and smart execution, this is your spot.

Job Summary

This role is the marketing engine for Van Holten’s, supporting both B2B and B2C activity with most work centered on retailer, distributor, and partner needs. You will keep projects moving, support sales with effective tools, and manage the steady flow of packaging, product content, licensing, digital activity, and day-to-day marketing tasks that keep the brand running. It is a scrappy, hands-on role for someone who works well independently while collaborating closely with sales and other teams.

Responsibilities

Project Management and Workflow

·      Maintain the marketing calendar and keep projects organized

·      Turn leadership direction into clear briefs and timelines

·      Coordinate with internal teams and outside partners

·      Keep marketing files, images, sales collateral, and content systems organized

·      Track marketing activity, resources, and basic ROI

Sales Support

·      Build and update sales sheets, one-pagers, and presentations

·      Use sales data and basic syndicated data to create simple selling stories

·      Provide sales with updated images, specs, and collateral

·      Draft product introductions, updates, and customer-facing announcements

·      Draft simple press releases tied to launches or key customer news

·      Maintain tools for brokers, distributors, and key accounts

·      Keep product content accurate across customer and industry platforms

·      Join customer calls when needed to walk through basic product or brand information

Packaging and Product Content

·      Manage packaging updates from concept through approval

·      Coordinate artwork accuracy with operations, FSQA, and designers

·      Coordinate with operations on packaging inventory levels

·      Support legal, regulatory, and brand-standard accuracy

·      Update product data and images across customer and industry platforms

·      Maintain product images and marketing assets

·      Maintain and update the company style guide

Licensing and Partnerships

·      Coordinate artwork, packaging, and claims with license partners

·      Track schedules, approvals, usage guidelines, and compliance

·      Maintain royalty files and licensing documentation

·      Support marketing collaborations with other CPG brands and retailers

Digital and E-commerce

·      Support product listings and reporting with the e-commerce partner

·      Post and schedule social content with consistent brand voice

·      Monitor engagement and escalate issues as needed

·      Support email campaigns, website updates, and digital marketing needs

·      Monitor online reviews and help strengthen online reputation

·      Coordinate digital campaigns with vendors

·      Stay current on digital and social trends

Trade Shows and Events

·      Assist with booth graphics, samples, and prep

·      Coordinate marketing materials for trade shows

·      Attend select shows and represent the company with sales

General Marketing Tasks

·      Maintain media, influencer, partner, and vendor contact lists

·      Monitor shared inboxes and route items appropriately

·      Support other marketing needs as they arise

Preferred Experience

·      3 to 5 years in marketing; CPG or food preferred

·      Ability to manage shifting priorities and multiple projects

·      Experience supporting sales teams with tools and communication

·      Familiarity with product content needs for retailers and distributors

·      Experience with packaging, artwork, or agency coordination is a plus

·      Ability to turn sales data into simple selling stories

·      Strong written communication and editing skills

·      Comfortable operating as a one-person marketing department

Skills and Tools

·      Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel

·      Able to use Canva, Adobe Express, or similar tools for simple graphics

·      Comfortable using AI tools such as ChatGPT for drafting and refining content

·      Familiar with social media and brand presence best practices

·      Able to support website and email updates using user-friendly tools

·      Comfortable updating product data and images on retailer and distributor platforms

·      Strong organizational skills including file management and workflow management

·      Detail oriented across copy, layouts, images, and product information

Professional Attributes

·      Calm under pressure and comfortable shifting priorities quickly

·      Able to take high-level or fast-changing direction and turn it into actionable steps

·      Organized and dependable with a strong commitment to accuracy

·      Scrappy and resourceful, able to figure things out independently

·      Practical and service minded, supporting sales, operations, and FSQA

·      Works independently and takes initiative

·      Detail oriented while still moving work forward efficiently

Work Schedule and Conditions

·      Monday to Friday with regular in-office time in Waterloo and optional three-in, two-remote hybrid flexibility.

·      Travel up to 10 percent for trade shows or marketing-related needs

·      Light physical activity such as moving samples and booth materials

Compensation

·      The compensation range for this role is $80,000–$90,000, with eligibility for an annual bonus tied to company and individual performance.