Associate Customer Marketing Manager New Bentonville, AR
Kinders BBQ, Bentonville, Arkansas, United States, 72712
What’s it like to work at Kinder’s? There’s a culture of curiosity, hard work, and a focus on flavor. With over 100 products sold nationwide, we’re a top-five brand in multiple flavor categories at Costco, Walmart, Whole Foods, and more. We’re privately held and founder-led, with an adventurous and ambitious crew that charts our own course and pursues big ideas to make food unforgettable.
As we expand globally and approach $1 billion in revenue, we seek smart, scrappy, flavor-obsessed people to join. If you’re looking for a place where you can see the real impact of your work, this is it. Every day, you’ll help add flavor to millions of meals and lives.
Kinder’s is seeking an experienced individual to drive execution of marketing plans at Walmart & Sam’s Club. We are looking for someone who is passionate about being part of a team focused on bringing the future of flavor to consumers everywhere.
Key Responsibilities of this Role
Shopper marketing execution: implement and execute a comprehensive shopper marketing plan that aligns with the company’s overall marketing and sales objectives. Retail collaboration: establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party partners, collaborating on efforts to drive foot traffic, sales and efficiency improvements. Performance metrics: define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of shopper marketing initiatives and inform data-driven decisions. Budget management: manage the shopper marketing budget and internal planning tools to ensure cost-effective allocation for maximum ROI. Content development: own content development that drives consideration, engagement and purchase. What You Bring to the Table
Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field. 2-5+ years of experience in shopper marketing and/or retail marketing or related roles. High-growth company and/or innovation experience is a plus. Strong understanding of marketing principles, market research and shopping behavior dynamics. Track record in agile, creative thinking and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to translate decisions into business results. Budget management skills and financial acumen. Personal Characteristics: Business builder who owns and drives results Growth mindset with an excitement to learn Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with a proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross-functional team management, leadership, communication and influence Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say “yes” as often as possible to impactful priorities The expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 per year.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on location. The amount a particular employee earns within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, performance and business needs. SEASONED FOR SUCCESS
No two days here are the same. We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure—everyone is a difference maker here. We make decisions in the face of incomplete information and embrace ambiguity to make good decisions fast. We believe in taking smart risks, not eliminating risk. We are an entrepreneurial company at heart, growing our skills while aiming for more managerial expertise. We aren’t trying to be average—we want to achieve exceptional things and are willing to work hard to get them. BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE
We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly perks, including parental leave. Benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in detail during the interview process. OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE
We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members can work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS
Kinder’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability and need accommodations during the application process or to perform job requirements, please reach out to us at careers@kinders.com
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Shopper marketing execution: implement and execute a comprehensive shopper marketing plan that aligns with the company’s overall marketing and sales objectives. Retail collaboration: establish and maintain strong relationships with third-party partners, collaborating on efforts to drive foot traffic, sales and efficiency improvements. Performance metrics: define and track KPIs to measure the effectiveness of shopper marketing initiatives and inform data-driven decisions. Budget management: manage the shopper marketing budget and internal planning tools to ensure cost-effective allocation for maximum ROI. Content development: own content development that drives consideration, engagement and purchase. What You Bring to the Table
Education / Experience: Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business or related field. 2-5+ years of experience in shopper marketing and/or retail marketing or related roles. High-growth company and/or innovation experience is a plus. Strong understanding of marketing principles, market research and shopping behavior dynamics. Track record in agile, creative thinking and ability to work with internal and external stakeholders to translate decisions into business results. Budget management skills and financial acumen. Personal Characteristics: Business builder who owns and drives results Growth mindset with an excitement to learn Thrive in a dynamic, lean, and agile environment with a proven record of completing projects on time in full through excellent cross-functional team management, leadership, communication and influence Self-starter who takes initiative and speaks their mind Excited to be part of a fast-moving team with the ability to be a leader and a follower Enjoy making decisions and finding ways to say “yes” as often as possible to impactful priorities The expected starting salary range for this role is $105,000 - $120,000 per year.
We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on location. The amount a particular employee earns within the salary range will be based on factors such as education, qualifications, performance and business needs. SEASONED FOR SUCCESS
No two days here are the same. We try to be good team members and good communicators, but we don’t live by hierarchy and structure—everyone is a difference maker here. We make decisions in the face of incomplete information and embrace ambiguity to make good decisions fast. We believe in taking smart risks, not eliminating risk. We are an entrepreneurial company at heart, growing our skills while aiming for more managerial expertise. We aren’t trying to be average—we want to achieve exceptional things and are willing to work hard to get them. BENEFITS THAT BRING MORE TO THE TABLE
We offer a range of total rewards that may include paid time off, 401k, bonus/incentive eligibility, equity grants, competitive health benefits, and other family-friendly perks, including parental leave. Benefits vary based on eligibility and can be reviewed in detail during the interview process. OUR RECIPE FOR BALANCE
We believe great culture starts with people. We’re a people-first company built on connection, collaboration, and balance. Most work happens in the office to spark creativity and community, but we also offer flexibility so team members can work outside the office when needed to support work-life balance and personal commitments. WHERE EVERY INGREDIENT MATTERS
Kinder’s is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, citizenship, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally-protected characteristic. If you have a disability and need accommodations during the application process or to perform job requirements, please reach out to us at careers@kinders.com
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