Food Retail Innovation Specialist (Remote Philadelphia or Chicago)

Job Description

The Food Retail Innovation Specialist supports critical marketing business initiatives that span the food and retail business within Aramark Correctional Services. The position reports to the Director of Food and Retail Innovation and interacts with all levels of management, clients, vendors, and consumers. Specifically, the Food Retail Innovation Specialist partners with the ACS Growth Team, Nutritional Support Services, and Retail Team to develop and deploy differentiated programs in Aramark’s Corrections food and retail channels. 

Job Responsibilities

• Development & deployment of all quarterly promotional materials for all food retail programs: FreshFavorites and iCare Fresh 
• Development & deployment of Fresh Favorites, iCare Fresh, and Visitation program and tools; 
• Design retail promotional flyers for digital and print  
• Development & deployment of marketing programs for Staff Dining channel to include menus, product planograms, retail promotions, and catering guides 
• Development & deployment of foodservice innovation materials and communication as directed; 
• Analyze and provide report on all retail promotions and their effectiveness; 
• Seek out industry, competitor, and consumer insights. Provide analysis and synthesize information to spur innovation; 
• Support pilot program tools for alternative food and retail concepts that enable new business growth; 
• Partnership with IT and operations to maximize growth within existing retail channels; 
• Partnership with Supply Chain, Distributors, and Manufacturers to optimize promotions, product availability and pricing for retail channels; 
• Partnership with vendors and manufacturers for promotion funding and execution; 
• Travel up to 10% to Correctional institutions.  

Qualifications

• Marketing, advertising, brand and / or development experience (at least two years), 
• This position must have organizational and project management experience. 
• Must have demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team-based environment within a heavily matrixed organization. 
• Requires an expert level of proficiency in Microsoft applications. 
• Strong communication skills will include: oral communication, presentation and influencing, as well as the ability to communicate with all levels in and out of the organization. 
• This position requires solid strategic, analytical, and decision-making experience. 
• This staff member should be self-motivated and able to work effectively with little supervision. 

 

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Education

Bachelors preferred

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About Aramark

The people of Aramark proudly serve millions of guests every day through food, facilities, and uniform services in 19 countries around the world. Rooted in service and united by our purpose, we strive to do great things for each other, our partners, our communities, and our planet. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing - a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work - our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com or connect with us on Facebook, Instagram and