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Smithfield, VAtime type:
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R-2025-15260****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*At Smithfield Foods, we are driven by a passion for bringing delicious, high-quality pork products to tables across America. The **Marketing Operations Manager** plays a critical role in supporting the success of the Smithfield marketing organization by driving operational excellence, ensuring fiscal discipline, and enabling our marketing teams to execute with efficiency and precision. Reporting directly to Smithfield’s Director of Operations and Brand Experience, this role works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, Brand Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and cross-functional partners to manage marketing budgets, vendor processes, and marketing materials that help bring our brands to life.**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.** **Marketing Budget & Financial Management**
+ Partner with the CMO and Finance team to build, track, and manage annual and quarterly Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budgets across all brand portfolios.
+ Develop and maintain detailed budget trackers and dashboards to monitor spend, accruals, and forecast accuracy.
+ Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing budget summaries and variance analyses.
+ Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and budget adjustments.* **Vendor & Process Management:**
+ Serve as the key liaison for vendor onboarding, compliance, and invoice management within Smithfield’s procurement systems.
+ Collaborate with brand managers and Procurement to ensure vendors are properly set up, SOWs are complete, and payment terms are met.
+ Streamline marketing operations processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and adherence to internal policies.
+ Assist in the management of the department’s digital contract management to ensure all records are housed in systems correctly and stay current.* **Marketing Materials & Tools:**
+ Develop and manage new product sales decks, one-pagers, and support materials for internal and customer presentations.
+ Partner with brand and sales teams to ensure alignment on messaging, product claims, and design standards.
+ Oversee the organization and accessibility of marketing assets, ensuring brand consistency and ease of use across teams.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support:**
+ Provide day-to-day support to the brand marketing team, ensuring smooth operational flow between marketing, finance, sales, and procurement.
+ Assist with project tracking, agency management logistics, and reporting for major campaigns and new product launches.
+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize how Smithfield’s marketing organization plans, spends, and communicates.**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** **Education & Experience:** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Marketing, Business Management, Research Analytics, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.* **Leadership Experience:** 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.* **Communication skills:** Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and collaborative subject matter expert team player approach.* **Tech Proficiency:** Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data share and warehousing systems preferred (SharePoint).* **Strategic Planning:** Experienced in leading fast paced project initiatives, with overlapping systems, vendors and internal resources to deliver on-time and on budget fast-paced project initiatives, with overlapping systems, vendors, and internal resources to deliver on-time and on-budget outcomes.* **Personal Attributes:** Unwavering integrity, resourceful, approachable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and policy-minded with strong time-management prioritization skills.**OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:*** Certified Project Management (CPM) certification is a plus.* Familiarity with marketing systems such as CRM, financial tracking, purchase order tools, and vendor management processes is preferred.* Marketing project management within a CPG or food industry environment preferred.Relocation Package AvailableNo**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.*### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Onsitelocations:
Smithfield, VAtime type:
Full timeposted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition id:
R-2025-15260****If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub.****A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. **Apply Now!****THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING:***The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.*At Smithfield Foods, we are driven by a passion for bringing delicious, high-quality pork products to tables across America. The **Marketing Operations Manager** plays a critical role in supporting the success of the Smithfield marketing organization by driving operational excellence, ensuring fiscal discipline, and enabling our marketing teams to execute with efficiency and precision. Reporting directly to Smithfield’s Director of Operations and Brand Experience, this role works closely with the Chief Marketing Officer, Brand Marketing, Finance, Procurement, and cross-functional partners to manage marketing budgets, vendor processes, and marketing materials that help bring our brands to life.**WHAT YOU’LL DO:***The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.** **Marketing Budget & Financial Management**
+ Partner with the CMO and Finance team to build, track, and manage annual and quarterly Advertising & Promotion (A&P) budgets across all brand portfolios.
+ Develop and maintain detailed budget trackers and dashboards to monitor spend, accruals, and forecast accuracy.
+ Support monthly and quarterly business reviews by preparing budget summaries and variance analyses.
+ Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, purchase orders, and budget adjustments.* **Vendor & Process Management:**
+ Serve as the key liaison for vendor onboarding, compliance, and invoice management within Smithfield’s procurement systems.
+ Collaborate with brand managers and Procurement to ensure vendors are properly set up, SOWs are complete, and payment terms are met.
+ Streamline marketing operations processes to improve efficiency, transparency, and adherence to internal policies.
+ Assist in the management of the department’s digital contract management to ensure all records are housed in systems correctly and stay current.* **Marketing Materials & Tools:**
+ Develop and manage new product sales decks, one-pagers, and support materials for internal and customer presentations.
+ Partner with brand and sales teams to ensure alignment on messaging, product claims, and design standards.
+ Oversee the organization and accessibility of marketing assets, ensuring brand consistency and ease of use across teams.* **Cross-Functional Collaboration & Support:**
+ Provide day-to-day support to the brand marketing team, ensuring smooth operational flow between marketing, finance, sales, and procurement.
+ Assist with project tracking, agency management logistics, and reporting for major campaigns and new product launches.
+ Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to optimize how Smithfield’s marketing organization plans, spends, and communicates.**WHAT WE’RE SEEKING:***To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.** **Education & Experience:** Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Marketing, Business Management, Research Analytics, or a related field and 5+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.* **Leadership Experience:** 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership is required.* **Communication skills:** Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and collaborative subject matter expert team player approach.* **Tech Proficiency:** Advanced skills in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); experience with data share and warehousing systems preferred (SharePoint).* **Strategic Planning:** Experienced in leading fast paced project initiatives, with overlapping systems, vendors and internal resources to deliver on-time and on budget fast-paced project initiatives, with overlapping systems, vendors, and internal resources to deliver on-time and on-budget outcomes.* **Personal Attributes:** Unwavering integrity, resourceful, approachable, adaptable, detail-oriented, and policy-minded with strong time-management prioritization skills.**OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT:*** Certified Project Management (CPM) certification is a plus.* Familiarity with marketing systems such as CRM, financial tracking, purchase order tools, and vendor management processes is preferred.* Marketing project management within a CPG or food industry environment preferred.Relocation Package AvailableNo**EEO Information***Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.**If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.*### Team Member BenefitsSmithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent. For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner. #J-18808-Ljbffr