SR. MANAGER OF STRATEGIC COMMUNICATIONS & INSIGHTS (CHARLOTTE, NC)

Charlotte, NC (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 5 months ago

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Job Summary

Lead communications strategy for Foodbuy, turning data into executive-ready storytelling for Members and Compass sectors.

  • Own development of executive-ready narratives and high-impact presentations for senior stakeholders.
  • Must-have: Exceptional storytelling and data-informed messaging.
  • Standout: Cross-functional collaboration with E15 Group and market insights translation.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and deliver compelling, insight-driven narratives that communicate Foodbuy’s value to Members and Compass sectors
  • Partner with category and pricing teams to translate performance data into clear, engaging stories that highlight impact and opportunities
  • Create and communicate “Foodbuy wins” by collaborating across teams to showcase success stories and differentiators
  • Synthesize competitive activity and market trends into actionable messaging and thought leadership for internal and external audiences
  • Lead the development of high-impact presentations and materials for senior stakeholders
  • Partner with E15 Group to support proprietary research and translate findings into business-facing insights
  • Oversee Foodbuy Member satisfaction surveys, including design, execution, and communication of key themes and opportunities

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Exceptional storytelling and presentation skills, with the ability to turn complex information into clear, compelling narratives
  • Strong experience developing executive-level presentations (PowerPoint or similar tools)
  • Comfortable working with data and using it to inform messaging and decision-making (advanced technical expertise not required)
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills across functions and levels
  • Experience creating content, campaigns, or messaging that drives engagement or influences decision-making
  • Bachelor’s or master’s degree, preferably in marketing, communications, or a related field
  • Foodservice or B2B experience a plus
  • Candidates must be based in Charlotte, NC

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance/ AD
  • Disability Insurance
  • Retirement Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
  • Personal Leave
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Foodbuy USA

4.2 Glassdoor

Foodbuy, LLC is the foodservice industry’s leading procurement services organization focused on lowering purchasing and product costs for both our parent company, Compass Group, as well as for our clients and members. Foodbuy negotiates and contracts for more than $35B of food, beverages, and services that our clients need, utilizing more than 600 leading manufacturers and distributors across the U.S. Ultimately, sourcing is at the heart of what we do on behalf of Compass Group and some of the most recognized organizations within the restaurant, healthcare, hospitality, leisure, and entertainment industries.Seeking a career? Copy this link to view current openings with Foodbuy: https://careers.compassgroupcareers.com/main/jobs?page=1&brand=Foodbuy

Founded in 1999
Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
604 employees (103 in marketing)
88% recommend to a friend
93% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
25.1K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
30.5%
Direct
63.8%
Referral
4.3%
Social
0.8%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~604

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
103 (17% of company)
Median Career Experience
8 years
Median Tenure
4.3 years

Funding

Total Funding
$12M
Last Raise
$1.5M
Series B, 26 years ago

Funding History

  • Mar 2000
    Series B • $1.5M
  • Jan 2000
    Series A • $10.5M