We are looking for a Marketing Manager to drive marketing engagement with Whole Foods Market (WFM) suppliers in support of growing supplier marketing and advertising revenue. Key responsibilities include presenting our omnichannel portfolio of supplier marketing and advertising opportunities to brands, and strategizing marketing plans to help them achieve their goals. This role works in close partnership with cross-functional teams including Category Merchandising, Category Marketing, Promo Marketing, Supplier Partnerships and Negotiations, and Amazon Advertising. We are seeking a strategic, critical thinker with strong business acumen and communication skills who obsesses over customers, earns trust with stakeholders, dives deep into business metrics and processes, and consistently delivers results.
This position is based in Austin, TX, with an expectation of being in the downtown office five days a week.
Key job responsibilities
• Engages with brands and presents in 1-to-1 and 1-to-many venues, overviewing strategic omnichannel opportunities and articulating the value programs provide.
• Acts as supplier POC for assigned categories and leads strategic planning for a specific subset of suppliers.
• Uses data-driven learnings and customer insights to recommend and implement evolving product and business strategies that drive mutually beneficial outcomes for Whole Foods, suppliers, and customers.
• Optimizes supplier marketing programs to ensure programs are competitive and desirable for suppliers.
• Partners with Whole Foods Market Category Merchants and Amazon Advertising Account Executives to co-develop supplier marketing plans that include WFM marketing and advertising marketing tactics.
