Marketing Manager

WP Beverages Pepsi-Cola

WP Beverages is a Pepsi-Cola franchise company that is majority owned by Wis-Pak. Minority owners (called Members) of WP Beverages are all current or former owners of Wis-Pak Shareholders. The Company has been awarded the rights to sell and deliver Pepsi-Cola and other products in specific franchise territories where we operate.

In addition to carbonated soft drinks, we sell juices, teas, isotonics (sports drinks), cold coffee, energy drinks and bottled water. The majority of the products distributed by WP Beverages are through franchise, distribution, or license agreements primarily with PepsiCo and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group. However, WP Beverages is also the sales and marketing arm for Wis-Pak owned brands. These brands include DOC360 (drinkdoc360.com), Klarbrunn Water, Hog Wash Juice Drinks, Glacier Blast Slushy, SUNNRYRIDGE Tea, and Harvest Ridge, Roasted Bean, and Rustic Roast Hot Coffee.

WP Beverages operates in four franchise territories in Madison WI, Rockford IL, Iron Mountain MI, and Mitchell SD.


Position Details

Marketing Manager
Job
Full-time
Office/WFH
100% remote
11/2/2012
Southwest Wisconsin
Windsor, WI

Unbottle your potential…. WP Beverages, one of the Country’s largest franchisee for the Pepsi-Cola Company, has a great opportunity available for an experienced Marketing Manager.

The Marketing Manager is accountable for the overall direction, strategy and execution of the WP Beverage marketing plan. Working with the management team, this position leads a marketing team responsible for marketing strategy and execution, advertising, communications, social media, market research, sales and marketing budgeting/funding and more. 

More specifically, the Marketing Manager is responsible for:

  • Developing consumer marketing and sales strategies and initiatives to support brand growth in the consumer beverage market,
  • Analyzing consumer and market data and trends to uncover business opportunities and issues,
  • Developing and managing advertising and promotional strategies using creative and effective media plans,
  • Customizing national marketing promotions at the local level to create effective and innovative annual calendars and marketing programs to meet WP Beverages goals. 

This position will lead the Wis-Pak brands overall brand strategy, brand planning, creative development, brand programming, and media strategy. The Marketing Manager will interpret channel trends and competitor variables to identify customer / channel opportunities. This position will analyze trends to develop business growth strategies in various markets. The Marketing Manager will ensure that WP Beverages is maximizing funding and promotional opportunities from all franchisers.

The Marketing Manager will lead and coach the marketing team and must understand existing processes, identify, and implement policies and procedures which will provide internal and external customers with valuable information to assist in decision-making. The Marketing Manager must be proactive in looking for ways to help WP Beverages attain profitable growth through the sales and distribution of our refreshing beverages, innovative customer focused marketing programs and superior customer service.

Requirements:

  • College degree in Marketing or related field.
  • Three to seven years marketing experience preferably within a consumer products company.
  • Ability to illustrate a strong understanding of the soft drink business and its relationships with its customers and franchisers.
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach and lead the marketing team.
  • Superior verbal and written communication skills are required.
  • Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills are needed as demonstrated by previous work experience.
  • Ability to work independently and in team environments.
  • Strong attention to detail with excellent follow through.
  • A high level of personal computer knowledge is required for this position.
  • A strong working knowledge of software such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, Adobe Suite, Impromptu, and Power Play preferred.

Salary will depend on background and experience. 

WP Beverages offers health and dental insurance, life and AD&D insurance, 401(k) and profit sharing plans, Paid Time Off, and tuition reimbursement.



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