Responsibilities

• The Portfolio Marketing Specialist is responsible for supporting the execution of portfolio marketing initiatives across the Dog & Cat BU.
• This role coordinates the development and delivery of retail displays, merchandising updates, and other customer-facing materials while providing day-to-day project management support across the business unit.
• Working closely with Brand Marketing, Sales, Customer Marketing, Creative, and Operations, the Portfolio Marketing Specialist helps ensure projects are completed accurately, on time, and in alignment with brand standards and retailer requirements.
• Based out of our Neptune City, NJ facility, this position is onsite five days per week.
• MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
• Coordinate the development of retail displays from initial request through production and delivery.
• Track display production schedules and communicate timing, risks, and changes to project stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of display submission, specifications, costs, approvals, and final materials.
• Coordinate retailer-specific merchandising updates, including product assortments, planograms, display materials, while tracking requests, approvals, and deadlines.
• Build productive working relationships across functions and follow through on commitments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant professional experience.
• Strong organizational and project-coordination skills, with close attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, priorities, and deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative working style and willingness to learn from cross-functional partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Exposure to retail displays, merchandising materials, packaging, print production, or creative development.
• Familiarity with project-management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Smartsheet, or similar tools.
• Basic understanding of retailer environments and in-store merchandising.