Marketing & Communications Manager

Naperville, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive integrated B2B and eCommerce marketing for a food-manufacturing company, leading strategy, campaigns, and cross-functional alignment.

  • Must-have: 5–7+ years in CPG/food & beverage or manufacturing marketing
  • Standout: Lead for a newly launched manufacturing facility with cross-functional scope

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and execution of marketing strategies aligned with company objectives and annual operating plan (AOP)
  • Analyze marketing performance and adjust strategies to improve effectiveness and ROI
  • Lead and manage trade show strategy, execution, and coordination with sales teams
  • Plan, execute, and track integrated marketing campaigns including PR, digital advertising, and social media
  • Manage marketing programs and advertising campaigns within established budget guidelines
  • Optimize campaigns to increase brand awareness, engagement, and lead generation
  • Oversee company website content, updates, and overall user experience
  • Develop and maintain dashboards to track performance metrics and marketing trends
  • Analyze data and provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership
  • Lead SEO/SEM and PPC initiatives in partnership with external agencies
  • Enhance online presence and drive targeted traffic to support business growth
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with sales, product development, and operations to ensure consistent messaging and alignment
  • Collaborate with R&D to support new product development and go-to-market initiatives
  • Develop sales materials for foodservice and retail programs
  • Work with key stakeholders to deliver integrated B2B and eCommerce marketing communications
  • Reporting & Performance Tracking: Monitor and report on marketing and advertising activities
  • Generate regular performance reports, analyze results, and recommend strategic improvements
  • Other Duties: As required based on business needs

Requirements

  • BS degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or equivalent in experience
  • 5 - 7+ years of marketing experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food & beverage, or manufacturing strongly preferred
  • Proven experience managing integrated marketing campaigns and digital marketing initiatives
  • Demonstrated ability to translate technical capabilities into market-facing value propositions
  • Experience working cross-functionally with Sales and Operations in a production environment
  • Strong understanding of SEO, SEM, PPC, and marketing analytics tools
  • Experience supporting trade shows and B2B marketing efforts
  • Excellent communication, project management, and organizational skills
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative, and hands-on environment

Preferred

  • 5 - 7+ years of marketing experience within Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG), food & beverage, or manufacturing strongly preferred

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Benefits Package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life and AD&D insurance, Short-term Disability, Long-term Disability, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, 401(k) matching, Accident Insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
  • Play a key role in optimizing and advancing a newly launched, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility
  • Drive impactful product launches and support business growth
  • Partner with leadership to influence strategy and execution
  • Work with a collaborative, results-driven, and innovation-focused team
  • Help deliver high-quality, safe, and great-tasting food products to consumers
  • Contribute to the future of food manufacturing through innovation, efficiency, and sustainability
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Harvest Food Group LLC

Nourishing Possibilities. Delivering Quality. Harvest Food Group is a trusted frozen food manufacturer and innovation partner serving leading retailers, brands and foodservice operators across North America. Headquartered in Naperville, IL, we specialize in custom solutions across five key verticals: IQF Ingredients, Co-Manufacturing, Private Label, Foodservice, and our branded line, Path of Life. For over 25 years, we've delivered safe, high-quality frozen foods with consistency, creativity, and care. From single ingredients to fully prepared meals, our vertically integrated capabilities allow us to take products from concept to shelf - quickly and reliable. In Spring 2026, we're expanding our production capacity with a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility designed for high-care frozen and refrigerated foods.

Founded in 1999
Naperville, Illinois, USA
95 employees (2 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
8.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
35.6%
Direct
42.5%
Referral
5.5%
Social
15%
Paid
1.3%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~96

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
2 (2% of company)