Director Brand Marketing & Communications

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableDirector/Executive10+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead Nature Fresh Farms’ integrated marketing, brand storytelling, and cross‑functional campaigns to drive growth and equity.

  • Must-have: Own multi-channel marketing calendar and 360° campaigns across retail, digital, and trade.
  • Must-have: 10+ years in brand marketing or integrated campaigns and cross-functional leadership.
  • Standout: Proven ability to lead agencies and internal teams to cohesive storytelling and measurable results.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and lead the annual integrated marketing calendar, aligning product launches, seasonal programs, and brand campaigns.
  • Develop 360° campaign strategies that drive awareness, engagement, and loyalty across retail, digital, and trade environments.
  • Oversee creative briefing, messaging, and cross-functional alignment between Product, Sales, Operations, and Finance.
  • Translate upstream brand and product strategies into compelling narratives that differentiate Nature Fresh in the market.
  • Manage the measurement and reporting of campaign performance, ensuring optimization for future programs.
  • Lead all corporate, brand, and external communications strategy.
  • Serve as the brand voice guardian, ensuring consistent messaging and tone across all internal and external touchpoints.
  • Partner with the Senior Communications Manager on media relations, executive visibility, thought leadership, and crisis communication planning.
  • Reinforce corporate reputation through proactive storytelling that highlights innovation, sustainability, and partnership success.
  • Collaborate with HR and Internal Communications to align messaging that strengthens engagement and reinforces company culture.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field
  • 10+ years of progressive experience in brand marketing, communications, or integrated campaign leadership within CPG, food, agriculture, or consumer brands
  • Demonstrated success developing and executing multi-channel marketing and communications programs that drive growth
  • Strong leadership experience managing teams, agencies, and cross-functional stakeholders
  • Exceptional communication, storytelling, and organizational skills
  • Proven ability to balance creativity with operational execution and accountability
  • Experience in purpose-driven or challenger brands
  • Knowledge of retail, shopper, and trade marketing environments
  • Experience with digital analytics tools and marketing automation systems
  • Familiarity with sustainability and ESG storytelling

Benefits

  • A forward-thinking, sustainability-driven company
  • Supportive, people-first workplace culture
  • Opportunities for growth, learning, and development
  • Competitive wages and benefits
  • A chance to be part of something bigger than yourself
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Nature Fresh Farms

3.8 Glassdoor

Nature Fresh Farms® is a pioneer in greenhouse-grown produce, committed to nourishing people and planet through innovation and sustainability. Based in Leamington, Ontario, with facilities across North America, we're not just growers; we're innovators. We build our own greenhouses, meticulously grow our produce and, market produce of our partner growers to deliver you the freshest, most flavorful, and highest-quality products. We’re passionately dedicated to pushing the boundaries of greenhouse technology and advocating for sustainable farming practices. Because for us, good food isn't just about taste – it's about creating a meaningful, positive impact on our world. Join us in Growing for a Kinder FutureTM.

Founded in 1999
Leamington, Ontario, CAN
356 employees (17 in marketing)
75% recommend to a friend
100% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
11.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
47.4%
Direct
33.3%
Referral
7%
Social
10.6%
Paid
1.4%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~356

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
14 (4% of company)
Median Career Experience
7 years
Median Tenure
9.3 years

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