Marketing Manager

Location: South Hackensack, NJ (Hybrid)
Pay: $72.50/hour
Schedule: 40 hours/week
Duration: 6-Month Contract (September 2026 – March 2027)

About the role

We're seeking an experienced Marketing Manager to provide maternity leave coverage for a global leader in the food ingredients industry. This is an exciting opportunity for a strategic marketing professional with experience in natural ingredients, functional ingredients, or the food & beverage industry to support commercial teams across North and South America. Occasional travel within North and South America may be required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional marketing strategies for food and beverage ingredient solutions.
• Partner with commercial teams to support key customer initiatives, Innovation Days, and customer presentations.
• Analyze market trends, consumer insights, and competitive activity to identify growth opportunities.
• Develop compelling value propositions, marketing materials, presentations, and campaign content.
• Support commercialization of new product innovations in collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and coordinate trade shows, customer events, and marketing initiatives across the Americas.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product Management, Technical, Regulatory, and Communications teams to drive business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Food Science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of marketing experience, including at least 3 years in a senior marketing role within the food & beverage or ingredient industry.
• Experience marketing natural, functional, or specialty food ingredients is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of the food & beverage market and customer needs.
• Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience supporting commercial teams and customer-facing marketing initiatives.