1440 Foods Manufacturing
Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager
1440 Foods Manufacturing, New York, New York, us, 10261
Overview
At 1440 Foods, we’re on a mission to energize people to unleash their full potential with a portfolio of great-tasting, high-protein snacks and supplements. Our brands Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx®, and FITCrunch® make better nutrition accessible, enjoyable, and part of an active lifestyle. As a fast-growing sports and active nutrition company, we are shaping the future of health and wellness in CPG. If you’re looking to make a big impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to have you on board! Position Overview: We are seeking a Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager to lead grassroots brand execution in high-priority regions. This role will build brand awareness, trial, and loyalty by developing and executing field marketing and community-building strategies that connect our brands with key consumers, retail partners, athletes, and local communities. The Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager will manage a wide range of field activations, including sampling, experiential events, retail demos, college and gym programs, and community engagement. This role will also work cross-functionally with sales, brand, PR, and digital teams to ensure local efforts ladder up to national objectives and drive measurable business impact.
Job Responsibilities: Develop and execute field marketing and trade activation strategies that drive brand awareness, product trial, and conversion in priority regions Build and scale regional college ambassador programs to connect with student athletes and campus communities and foster long-term brand loyalty Identify priority colleges, gyms, retail partners, and community opportunities within assigned regions to maximize local impact Recruit, train, and manage a team of part-time brand ambassadors to support sampling, retail demos, and experiential programs Lead high-impact sampling initiatives focused on ready-to-drink products to drive first trial and repeat purchase in gyms, retail, and community settings Build and maintain relationships with local athletes, influencers, gyms, and wellness partners to extend brand reach and credibility Evaluate local partnerships and programs, using insights and results to improve and scale successful initiatives Collaborate with marketing, PR, and digital teams to produce compelling photos and videos from field activations for social and digital use Track and report on key performance metrics, including sampling volume, engagement, retail performance, and overall program effectiveness Oversee program budgets, scheduling, and adherence to operational standards Serve as a visible brand representative in the field and provide regular insights on consumer, athlete, and customer feedback Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience in field marketing, experiential marketing, or trade activation within CPG, sports nutrition, beverage, or athletic/lifestyle brands Strong understanding of sports culture and athlete communities, with experience activating brands in these environments Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage brand ambassadors or field teams Experience supporting retail programs and working cross-functionally with sales and distributor partners Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with comfort engaging athletes, partners, and community leaders Creative thinker with a passion for event execution, storytelling, and consumer engagement Ability to capture or oversee high-quality photos and videos from live events; social media experience is a plus Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or field management platforms Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support the physical demands of event setup and activation Salary for the Sports Nutrition Marketing Manager starts at $130,000. Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing mid-size CPG company. Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career development and growth opportunities. If you are a community-driven marketer with a passion for building authentic connections and driving brand engagement from the ground up, we invite you to apply and join our team!
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At 1440 Foods, we’re on a mission to energize people to unleash their full potential with a portfolio of great-tasting, high-protein snacks and supplements. Our brands Pure Protein®, Body Fortress®, MET-Rx®, and FITCrunch® make better nutrition accessible, enjoyable, and part of an active lifestyle. As a fast-growing sports and active nutrition company, we are shaping the future of health and wellness in CPG. If you’re looking to make a big impact in a high-growth, entrepreneurial environment, we’d love to have you on board! Position Overview: We are seeking a Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager to lead grassroots brand execution in high-priority regions. This role will build brand awareness, trial, and loyalty by developing and executing field marketing and community-building strategies that connect our brands with key consumers, retail partners, athletes, and local communities. The Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager will manage a wide range of field activations, including sampling, experiential events, retail demos, college and gym programs, and community engagement. This role will also work cross-functionally with sales, brand, PR, and digital teams to ensure local efforts ladder up to national objectives and drive measurable business impact.
Job Responsibilities: Develop and execute field marketing and trade activation strategies that drive brand awareness, product trial, and conversion in priority regions Build and scale regional college ambassador programs to connect with student athletes and campus communities and foster long-term brand loyalty Identify priority colleges, gyms, retail partners, and community opportunities within assigned regions to maximize local impact Recruit, train, and manage a team of part-time brand ambassadors to support sampling, retail demos, and experiential programs Lead high-impact sampling initiatives focused on ready-to-drink products to drive first trial and repeat purchase in gyms, retail, and community settings Build and maintain relationships with local athletes, influencers, gyms, and wellness partners to extend brand reach and credibility Evaluate local partnerships and programs, using insights and results to improve and scale successful initiatives Collaborate with marketing, PR, and digital teams to produce compelling photos and videos from field activations for social and digital use Track and report on key performance metrics, including sampling volume, engagement, retail performance, and overall program effectiveness Oversee program budgets, scheduling, and adherence to operational standards Serve as a visible brand representative in the field and provide regular insights on consumer, athlete, and customer feedback Qualifications & Skills: 5+ years of experience in field marketing, experiential marketing, or trade activation within CPG, sports nutrition, beverage, or athletic/lifestyle brands Strong understanding of sports culture and athlete communities, with experience activating brands in these environments Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage brand ambassadors or field teams Experience supporting retail programs and working cross-functionally with sales and distributor partners Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with comfort engaging athletes, partners, and community leaders Creative thinker with a passion for event execution, storytelling, and consumer engagement Ability to capture or oversee high-quality photos and videos from live events; social media experience is a plus Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or field management platforms Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed Valid U.S. driver’s license and ability to meet company driving requirements Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support the physical demands of event setup and activation Salary for the Sports Nutrition Marketing Manager starts at $130,000. Why Join Us?
Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing mid-size CPG company. Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture. Competitive compensation and benefits package. Career development and growth opportunities. If you are a community-driven marketer with a passion for building authentic connections and driving brand engagement from the ground up, we invite you to apply and join our team!
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