Merchandising Marketing Manager at Ferrara Pan Candy Co., Inc. in Chicago, Illinois

Job Description:

Job Location: Chicago





Want to make an impact?



Merchandising Marketing Manager (MMM) is an integral role in bringing to life in-store displays tied to all big bet programming and innovation. This role owns the commercialization process for most prepacked displays. MMM works cross functionally in the planning process with sales strategy, brand, finance, project management and operations. In addition, they will collaborate with outside vendors to drive best in class display vehicles and identify operational efficiencies.




Ways you will make a difference



This position is accountable for the development and commercialization of best-in-class retail merchandising solutions.

• Provides speed and candor, acts as the primary liaison on displays for all departments.
• Responsible for the completion of national, customer specific and big bet display projects (temporary prepacked displays)
• Considered project leader: National, Custom, and Big Bet and Big Bet displays
• Develop and create Point of Sale (POS) material for every day, big bets and seasonal
• Monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding status.

Skills that will make you successful



Key duties include:

• Create and finish the annual catalog of national displays including shopper marketing funded limited time offerings
• Create spec sheets for all displays
• Create reporting on displays
• Ensure that key dates and deliverables are being met
• Support brand, sales, packaging engineers and art agencies in display creation
• Work with display vendors to complete new display offerings
• Participate in market analysis and activate design for new concept development
• Participate in continuous improvement projects with vendor partners
• Help evaluate margin of displays with finance
• Work with vendors and packaging engineers to optimize displays while maintaining structural integrity
• Understand brand objectives and recommend structures and print methods
• Identify and share efficiencies to reduce labor costs
• Promote modular structures to improve run quantities
• Manage all development requests for assign line of business
• Organize and maintain renderings and catalog of approved display structures

Experiences that will support your success

• Strong knowledge of Ferrara's supply chain, fulfilment and manufacturing
• Proven experience in CPG, confections and sweet snacks a plus
• Knowledge of graphic and structural requirements for manufacturing and execution of retail solutions
• Ability to work independently in a fast paces team environment under deadlines
• Positive proactive problem-solving skills
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to travel 10-15% of the time
• Bachelor's Degree
• 4-5 years of minimum years of relevant experience required

What We Offer



At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO).

Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance.

Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR




Compensation



The salary range for this position is $109,000 - $153,000 annually. Apply Now