Marketing Manager

At Ben E. Keith Company, our legacy is strong-and our future is even stronger.

For more than a century, we've been leaders in fine food and premium beverage distribution, known for delivering excellence and building lasting partnerships. Today, our Food Division spans multiple states, and our Beverage Division brings top beverage brands to communities across Texas.

But what truly sets us apart is our commitment to people. We invest in our employees, empower growth, and create opportunities to make an impact-because when our people succeed, so do our customers and our business. Since 1906, that's been our promise.

The Marketing Manager will develop marketing strategies and creative promotional materials in order to assist the sales force in maximizing profitability for the division and increase the company's overall market share. * Represent Ben E. Keith with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and follow dress code * Organize and coordinate all aspects for staging food shows, yearly SRP banquet, and other branch events * Create and design brochures and advertising materials for use in vendor promotions * Organize, advertise and publish results for all branch and companywide promotions * Manage daily job responsibilities of the Marketing Assistant (where applicable) * Provide feedback to GM regarding budget and forecasting needs of the Marketing Department * Organize and implement creative business strategies for the Purchasing, Sales and Marketing Departments * Consistently demonstrate and model good management and self-management practices in support of BEK culture

Job Qualifications:

* Two to five years of foodservice sales, marketing or purchasing experience preferred * Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, Adobe CS-4, internet and email * Valid driver's license is required for driving to perform company business * Must have an understanding of the sales process and a collaborative relationship with sales, purchasing & operations * Ability to correspond and communicate effectively to the sales force, vendors and customers in a written and/or verbal format * Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials to provide timely and quality responses * Ability to learn and use all Ben E. Keith applications * Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business; or related experience resulting in equivalent level of knowledge

We offer employees the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in collaborative, results-driven environments supported by competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match + 100% Company-Paid Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Wellness, EAP & Educational Assistance

At Ben E. Keith, we value a diverse and inclusive workforce where different perspectives drive better decisions and innovation. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, considering all qualified applicants, including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.