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Clover Sonoma

Sr. Director, Marketing

Clover Sonoma, Petaluma, California, United States, 94954

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We are seeking a dynamic Senior Director to lead brand strategy, communications, consumer engagement, consumer insights and innovation pipeline for our fast-growing CPG dairy business. This role will have a high level of responsibility in continuing to build the equity of a 110+ year old brand, bringing it to new markets and consumers. The role will shape the product portfolio to reach more consumers and build even greater emotional connections, all while being grounded in Clover Sonoma’s mission: To be the most trusted, loved and impactful dairy brand in the west. As a purpose-driven, certified B corporation, Clover is leading the way for conscious businesses by demonstrating care for all stakeholders and moving the world forward. We are committed to lowering our environmental impact and meeting our sustainability targets, by providing kids and adults with healthy, nutritious, and delicious products that are made with care for animals, people, and the planet. Salary Range: $190,000 – $220,000 annually, DOE A Day in the Life

Strategic Leadership

Develop and execute the overall

marketing strategy and annual plans

, aligned with company growth objectives. Define and evolve

brand positioning and portfolio strategy

, ensuring the brand connects emotionally with consumers while standing out in a competitive marketplace. Create plans backed by strong consumer insights for

long-term brand building, innovation, and market expansion

. Brand & Product Marketing

Lead

brand management, product lifecycle strategy, and innovation pipeline

. Drive the development of

new products

with R&D, Sales, and Operations. Ensure consistent

brand identity, packaging, and messaging

that balances authenticity, depth, and approachability. Consumer Insights & Analytics

Champion

consumer, shopper, and category insights

to guide strategy and decision-making. Track

market trends, competitor activity, and consumer behavior

. Translate data into

campaign, innovation, and retail activation strategies

that resonate with both heart and mind. Public Relations & Communications

Lead

corporate communications, brand PR, product PR, and sustainability/impact storytelling

. Manage

media relations, crisis communications, and executive visibility

. Partner with external PR agencies to elevate the brand story across earned channels. Design and lead

experiential marketing programs

that bring the brand to life in memorable, shareable ways. Create experiences that highlight the

emotive depth

of the brand’s mission and values while also celebrating its

playful, fun spirit

. Integrate

events, partnerships, and community activations

that deepen consumer loyalty and advocacy. Go-to-Market & Activation

Oversee

integrated campaigns

across digital, social, influencer, experiential, and traditional media. Direct

shopper and customer marketing programs

in collaboration with Sales, ensuring alignment with retailer strategies. Build

launch playbooks

that connect brand, consumer, and customer activation seamlessly. Cross-Functional Leadership

Collaborate with Sales, Finance, R&D, and Supply Chain to deliver

aligned execution

. Influence

pricing, distribution, and packaging

strategies for maximum impact. Represent Marketing in

retailer/customer meetings and presentations

. Team & Budget Management

Build and lead a

high-performing marketing team

across brand, PR, insights, and shopper marketing. Manage and allocate

marketing budgets

across brand campaigns, PR, experiential, and customer marketing. Drive accountability, ROI, and continuous improvement in marketing investments. External Partnerships

Lead relationships with

creative agencies, PR partners, event producers, and research firms

. Oversee development of creative campaigns, media strategies, and experiential activations. Role Requirements

12+ years in marketing, with significant leadership experience in

CPG food or beverage

. Proven success in

brand building, consumer engagement, innovation and communications

. Strong background in

PR, media relations, and corporate/sustainability storytelling

. What You Bring to the Team Demonstrated ability to design and execute

experiential marketing programs

that balance emotive depth and consumer fun. Experience in

shopper/customer marketing

in partnership with Customers / Sales. Strong people leadership, budget management, and agency management skills. Strategic thinker who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and loves working as a team. About Clover Sonoma Based in Petaluma, California, in the heart of beautiful Sonoma County, Clover Sonoma offers high quality dairy sourced from its network of local family farms. A pioneer in sustainable dairy farming Clover has the largest organic acreage of regeneratively farmed land in the state and is committed to reducing its carbon footprint by lowering on-farm methane emissions, regenerative farming practices focused on soil health and packaging innovation. The first dairy in the US to become American Humane certified across all of its farms, Clover has delivered on its promise of producing the highest-quality dairy products — including milk, cheese, butter, and more — for more than a century. As a Certified B Corporation® Clover gives back 5% of net profits to help make nutritious food more accessible and uses its business as a power for good across its support for people, farms, animals, community and planet. For more information, please visit www.cloversonoma.com and join the conversation on Facebook , Instagram , LinkedIn , TikTok , and YouTube . Please direct all job-related inquiries to recruiting@cloversonoma.com, as we cannot accommodate phone inquiries. We are not working with outside agencies or recruiters at this time. Clover Sonoma is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and we value diversity. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to these factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, age, religion, marital status, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.

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