Senior Marketing Associate-Innovation (Remote)

At Nordic Naturals we respect each individual for their uniqueness and the value they bring to our organization.
We place an emphasis on self-empowerment and positive inner development.
Our practices instill values that are integral to functioning as individuals and as a collective whole.
We work interactively as an organization to encourage goal setting and excellence in both our personal and professional lives.
Our team embodies a culture of integrity and we encourage everyone to live longer, healthier lives.
This is a Remote position.
POSITION SUMMARY As a member of the Brand Marketing team, the Senior Marketing Associate - Innovation will be responsible for the oversight of innovation-based projects that align with the brand strategy and company goals.
You will partner with cross functional teams to coordinate new product commercialization, new product launches, packaging design, portfolio management, and new launch feasibility analysis.
You will also own business analysis, briefing, project management, timelines, and deliverables.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Reasonable Accommodations Statement.
To accomplish this job successfully, this individual must be able to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential function satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to help enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Essential Function Statement(s) New Product Commercialization and Launch Navigates stage gate process, attends weekly status meetings, and helps drive new innovation timelines Utilizes data and consumer insights to help uncover consumer trends, new product ideas and areas for future innovation Collaborates with brand managers and insight analysts to create new product business cases, conduct postmortem reviews of newly launched products, and SKU rationalization.
Owns briefing of new product design proposals and deliverables to product development team including forecasting Creates new product launch selling materials for sales teams Works cross functionally with design, regulatory, and supply chain to project manage new label creation and on-going label and packaging updates Creates positioning/creative briefs for designers and copy writers Briefs marketing, sales, and customer service on packaging and formula changes, rollout timelines, etc.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Competency Statements Positive - Ability to view all situations with a positive attitude.
Accountable – takes ownership for responsibilities, acknowledges and learns from mistakes Innovative - Ability to look beyond the standard solutions and "think outside the box".
Independent – Must be self-motivated and able to manage obligations without direct supervision Assertiveness - Ability to act in a self-confident manner to facilitate completion of a work assignment or to defend a position or idea.
Communication (oral and written) - Ability to communicate effectively with others using spoken and written word clearly and concisely.
Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
Conceptual Thinking - Ability to think in terms of abstract ideas Initiative - Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal Project management - Ability to organize and direct a project to completion.
Enthusiastic - Ability to bring energy to the performance of a task.
Self-Motivated - Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
Forward-thinking and creative with the ability to perform strategically.
SKILLS & ABILITIES Computer & Analytical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Suite Experience with project management platforms Monday.
com or Smartsheet a plus Other Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree Required 3+ years’ experience in marketing, product development, or related field Understanding of the product development process and/or dietary supplement industry a plus Strong leadership, verbal, and organizational interpersonal communication skills; collaborative, cross-functional team player Initiative and willingness to deal with ambiguity in a rapidly evolving environment Ability to work cross functionally while motivating, influencing and leading others Pay, Benefits & Perks: The estimated annual pay for this role is $75,000 to $95,000.
This pay is an estimate and the exact compensation may vary depending on an applicant's location, skills, prior experience, professional qualifications, and other relevant factors.
Additional compensation may also include incentive compensation (i.
e.
bonus or commission) if applicable.
At Nordic Naturals, ‘step one’ toward achieving our goal of a healthy world is taking care of our family of employees.
We offer a comprehensive and attractive benefits program to employees and eligible family members.
Our benefits & perks include the following: Multiple Health Plan Options Dental & Vision Dedicated Mental Health & Wellness Plan Access to Multiple EAP Plans Employer Paid Life Insurance PTO Paid Holidays (9 holidays per year) Paid Sabbatical (3 weeks of paid sabbatical after every 5 years of employment) 401(k) Retirement Plan (employer matches dollar for dollar up to 3%) Free Monthly Supplements Product Discount Program Wellness Coach Nordic Naturals is an equal opportunity employer.
A pre-employment drug screening and background check are conditions of employment.
At Nordic Naturals, we’re committed to delivering the world’s safest, most effective nutrients essential to health.
Our award-winning omega-3 fish oil and other foundational nutrients are research supported, expertly formulated, rigorously tested, proven effective and, best of all, great tasting.
With products for the whole family, we deliver the nutrients essential for healthy living.
Nordic Naturals has been revolutionizing omega-3s since 1995, pioneering a new definition of fish oil as it relates to purity, freshness, taste, and dosage.
Headquartered in Watsonville, CA, the company has expanded beyond solely omega-3s and offers complementary, foundational nutrients essential to health.
Our portfolio, which is distributed to over 35 countries, includes more than 200 products in a variety of flavors and formulations for adults, kids, athletes, and pets.
Family owned; Nordic Naturals works passionately to see generations of healthier, happier people around the world.