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Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

The Marketing Director of Food Service & Away-from-Home channels is responsible for creating a strategic growth plan for Splenda sales in our business-to-business channels. The current Splenda Food Service business is an important and growing sales channel for Splenda and almost entirely based in traditional sweetener packets. We have aspirations to double the AFH business behind: (1.) new product innovation, including product lines beyond sweeteners, that make it easier for Consumers dining away-from-home to reduce sugar in their foods & beverages; (2.) channel expansion beyond traditional dining venues and into education, healthcare, and entertainment venues like sports and concert venues with product lines like our Java House Cold Brew bottled coffee, coffee syrups and Splenda Diabetes Care nutrition shakes.

The Marketing Director of Food Service & Away-from-Home channels will: (1.) partner with Sales to develop a long-term growth plan to double our sales in the channel; (2.) align the plan with internal stakeholders including leadership and critical functional leaders needed to execute the plan, like R&D and Supply Chain; (3.) execute the plan in market by supporting strategic selling efforts and developing marketing messaging and collateral to reach Distributors, Operators & Business Owners and (4.) identify opportunities for new product innovation, partner to bring innovation to life and lead commercialization of the innovation within the AFH channel.

Key business partners will include our Indianapolis-based, all-channel (Retail, eComm & Away-from-Home) Sales & Marketing team as well as the dedicated field-based AFH/Food Service Sales team.

The Marketing Director of Food Service & AFH reports to the SVP of Marketing but will partner with a broad range of multi-functional business partners in both Marketing & non-Marketing functions to grow the Splenda AFH business. Example focus areas include:

▪ Partner with the field-based sales organization to attend sales calls with Distributors, Operators & Business Owners as part of new business development efforts.

▪ Represent the Splenda brand, in-person at trade shows as well as develop Splenda booth presence, strategic messaging and collateral – in partnership with the Events Manager & Design Team.

▪ Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales & Finance to establish new product lines, beyond sweeteners, to support Food Service channel growth.

▪ Partner with Sales & Finance to forecast for annual planning and new product launches.

▪ Develop messaging and collateral to facilitate communication to Distributors, Operators & Business Owners.

This position will have overall responsibility for Splenda AFH long-term growth plan, brand visual identity, marketing communications and new product pipeline sufficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a holistic business strategy that enable Splenda AFH sales to double in the next 3 years behind new product development and channel expansion.

• Develop and execute all Splenda AFH marketing communications.

• Develop Splenda brand presence and represent the brand, in-person at critical Trade Shows. Targeting 4-5 touch points/year.

• Partner with field-based sales team to develop new business relationships within the AFH channel.

Desired Skills & Required Experience

• Heartland’s culture is fast, flexible & innovative. The applicant must possess these traits and be willing and able to operate with a continually learning mindset.

• BS/BA in business, marketing or related discipline required. MBA preferred.

• 5-7 years previous experience in Food Service environment, ideally with CPG products background.

• Demonstrated strengths in B2B marketing, business strategy, long range planning, & new business development.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Power Point and Excel as a vehicle to communicate.

• This position is located in Carmel, IN (northern Indianapolis) at the company headquarters & requires some travel for Customer sales calls, Consumer research, and trade shows/events.

Heartland Food Products Group

As a Marketing Coordinator for this fast-growing media company, you will be someone who is a quick learner, meticulously organized, and someone who excels at moving project details along.

The right person in this role is someone who is a thorough and efficient self-starter with the ability to successfully handle multiple initiatives simultaneously.

This role would support the marketing department with various projects + activations across a network of shows + brands.

How you bring it:

• Expertise in tactical execution of marketing responsibilities
• Proven ability to write exceptional copy and clearly communicate CTAs
• Ability to communicate effectively between internal and external teams + build necessary resources to do so efficiently
• Detail-oriented and organized
• Proven ability to balance multiple projects + project responsibilities
• Experience in managing deadlines for more than one project at a time
• Willingness to learn quickly and jump headfirst into new things
• Understanding of marketing initiatives and how to efficiently communicate

What we bring to you:

• Commitment to intentional leadership development for all employees
• Dedication to company culture and promoting mental health
• A talented team of collaborative and passionate employees to support your work
• An appreciation for diverse work experience and backgrounds
• A chance to work on shows from a leading network for true crime podcasts
• Competitive base salary and bonus incentives
• Benefits contribution
• 401(k) retirement plan with a match
• Paid time off
• Team events and activities

What You’ll Do:

• Support the marketing team in executing campaigns
• Create assets that provide an overview of marketing initiatives to communicate key information to different teams
• Conduct market research and identify marketing opportunities
• Coordinate new material creation for promotional material and activations
• Work with internal + external teams to keep marketing projects moving by facilitating assets and deliverables
• Assist with writing copy for various different platforms
• Implement a process for tracking deadlines + tasks for marketing initiatives
• Organize and manage the storing and access of important files for the marketing department
• Manage various marketing-related inboxes by fielding inquiries and distributing them to the right teams
• Identify areas of opportunity in the ad space and make recommendations to the marketing team
• Keep a finger on the pulse of marketing campaigns, the entertainment industry, and emerging trends

Sound like you? We hope to review your resume and experiences soon! If we think there may be a match, watch for a text and/or email from us to get things rolling.

Field of Talent

First Evangelical Presbyterian Church – Kokomo
is hiring two positions:

Full time Worship & Music
Director
(40-45 hours, starting in June)

Ministry assistant/media
coordinator
(28 hours, starting immediately).

www.firstepc.com for full details.This job listing brought to you by The Kokomo Tribune
First EPC Kokomo

Job Description:

The role of Brand & Communications Manager is a crucial position within our Marketing Brand + Creative Team. The individual in this role will be responsible for managing key components of our content strategy and developing cohesive narratives that align with company and brand goals, brand image/culture, and platform marketing priorities for our commercial furniture brands, JSI & KLEM. The primary objective of this position is to increase brand awareness through an omni-channel marketing strategy that combines physical and digital touchpoints to create a consistent and exceptional customer experience, ultimately leading to fervent brand loyalty.

The ideal candidate for this position should possess experience in developing digital content strategies, creating content distribution plans, and analyzing metrics to make informed decisions. While an understanding of the interiors industry is preferred, it is not a requirement. This role involves collaboration with graphic designers (and other artists), product managers, sales teams, and other cross-functional brand stakeholders to create content across various formats, such as press releases, social media posts, blog posts, case studies, sales support materials, and more. The Brand & Communications Manager will work on product launches, sales initiatives, and brand campaigns targeting the dealer and A&D communities. The work environment is fast-paced, dynamic, and highly collaborative, with a culture that prioritizes creative thinking and problem-solving while also encouraging employees to enjoy the journey.

The successful candidate for this position will play a pivotal role in driving brand awareness and customer loyalty through the development of compelling content and consistent messaging across various touchpoints.

Job Duties + Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with the Director of Brand + Creative to support day-to-day activities, ensuring brand messaging and communication consistency across all platforms, both internally and externally, including adherence to brand voice and brand guidelines.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to create, manage, and execute marketing campaigns, product launches and brand initiatives.
• Manage external agencies and partners including support of ideation and execution to create consistent customer experience, ensure project success, generate leads, and drive sales.
• Create content strategy and maintain the editorial calendar, aligning with brand messaging, marketing campaigns, and product launches.
• Research and develop content in multiple formats— includes writing/editing long and short form copy (including e-marketing, press releases, product naming, case studies, brochures, presentations, ads, website copy, social media copy, etc.)
• Manage social media accounts and create engaging content that aligns with the company’s brand voice – including image, video, and graphic content.
• Plan and execute events, including trade shows, webinars, design forums, dealer/rep councils, product launches, etc.
• Develop and manage marketing budgets for project initiatives and evaluate for ROI.
• Analyze industry trends and competitors’ platform strategy, selling points, and key messages to improve the brands’ marketing approach by identifying opportunities for differentiation and considering new concepts and partnerships.
• Collaborate with graphic designers and help manage the design, production and trafficking of branding and marketing materials, including standard organizational materials, promotional items to support sales, and product launch campaigns.
• Occasional travel is involved in this role, particularly in connecting to the dealer and architect/interior design communities and preparing for industry tradeshows and showroom initiatives.

Skills + Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree and 2-5 years of marketing and communications experience.
• Energetic, detail-oriented self-starter with superior project management skills and the ability to think creatively, resourcefully, and strategically in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Excellent organizational, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Clear understanding of marketing versus communications job functions with experience in marketing, social media, events, design, photography, and public relations.
• A demonstrated interest in the commercial furniture industry, interior design, and workplace culture.
• Experience in copywriting and editing for various marketing assets including brochures, emails, and blog posts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong computer skills, willingness to adapt to new digital platforms, and knowledge of SEO and SEM best practices.
• Ability to prioritize, follow directions thoroughly, and work independently or collaboratively with other team members.
• Flexible, creative, and able to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines in a growing environment.

Equipment + Programs

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
• Proficiency in Social Media Management platforms and analytics tools
• Proficiency with Email Marketing platforms (Mailchimp)
• Knowledge of website Content Management Systems (CMS) is a plus
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign) is a plus
• Experience with 1:1 Marketing, CRM, or Loyalty Program initiatives is a plus
• Experience with AI Marketing Tools is a plus

Join our team and enjoy the flexibility and balance of hybrid work, allowing you to work both in-person and remotely to achieve your goals and maintain a healthy work-life integration.

JSI

ART DIRECTOR 

Blank Page Marketing (BLNKPG) is an ag agency located in Indianapolis, IN. But, don’t get hung up on the ag descriptor. What we do is still smart, strategic — and frankly cool — agency and marketing communications work. Blank Page insinuates we start fresh not from a template. If you’re the kind of person who loves the idea of freedom to create (within client rules) and big-picture ideation excites you (within budgets) — you’re probably looking for this kind of role. 

We’re small, by choice. In a small agency, every single person’s contributions count. It’s a nimble atmosphere with a strong emphasis on people making smart decisions. We are looking for a team member, not a cube worker. We are looking for someone that isn’t afraid to think big on a concepting job and then roll up their sleeves and make a huge digital ad set later. This is a no-ego, (well, enough ego to know you’re good at your job) get-shit-done, play as part of the team, do good work, think big and grow with us kinda role. If that fits, let’s chat. 

THE ROLE

The art director combines conceptual and artistic talent with a strong proficiency in the technologies used to create layouts and design as overseen by the creative director. The art director creates materials for BLNKPG clients — branding, identity development, collateral, video, and digital materials. The art director should have a strong understanding of design principles and design’s role in effective marketing.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Take projects from concept through production
• Develop concepts / visual communication direction in collaboration with content expert
• Assess project scope with project manager
• Provide oversight on internal brand, manage / maintain brand standards
• Learn and understand the client industry, including competitors, markets, etc.
• Maintain trade skills and stay adept at new technologies
• Provide ideation across brands
• Provide work-product consistently, within timelines and on-scope
• Execute creative within brand standards
• Facilitate or support brand presentations, as necessary

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Experience in creative concepting, design, and multi-channel execution
• Ability to collaborate with team members
• Strong sense of typography and composition
• Maintain a high level of quality control with attention to detail in a process-driven environment
• Capable of working under pressure to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Adhere to and follow client approval processes and standards
• Comfortable in presentation settings
• Ability to ideate as well as execute against previously-set standards

REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of associates degree
• 3-5 years experience, 5+ years preferred 
• In-office work, remote work is not offered 
• Must have a strong portfolio of work for consideration

PERKS

• 401k with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits 
• Life insurance 
• Profit-sharing
• Four-day work week 

Send resume / cover letter to [email protected]

For more information: https://www.blnkpg.com/contact

Blank Page Marketing, LLC

Seeking a Library Assistant in West Lafayette!

8:00 – 5:00; M-F

$15.00 per hour

• Assists with various interlibrary loan duties such as unloading departmental mail, pulling materials from shelves, scanning book chapters and articles for lending and document delivery requests
• Assists with various circulation services duties such as performing shelf searches for lost/missing materials
• Answer the departmental phone
• Respond to email support tickets
• Assist library users in person at our service desk, over the phone, and via email

Previous experience working in a library helpful

MS Office; Word, Excel and Outlook

High School diploma/GED

Knowledge Services

Bowlero Corp

Job Summary: Director of Sales -OEM Hampton Inn Indianapolis South

What a great opportunity to join the global leader in third-party hotel management as the Director of Sales-OEM for the Hampton Inn Indianapolis South!! If you have the passion and drive, Aimbridge will help you reach places in your career you might have never imagined were possible. With Aimbridge, you’re working with the best of the best! It’s a mark of distinction.

Our diverse business is full of energy, excitement, and rapid growth—just like a career with Aimbridge! Join a team where every day brings new opportunities to help create memorable experiences, ways to succeed, and great people to inspire you.

We are a place to GROW, a place to BELONG, and a place to SUCCEED! That’s #TheAimbridgeWAY!

#AimbridgeHospitality #theAimbridgeWAY #WeAreAimbridge

The Director of Sales-Select Service has direct oversight of sales and marketing operations for a Select Service hotel. This role has the responsibility to achieve optimal occupancy and ADR growth to maximize total revenue while meeting/exceeding hotel profit objectives. This individual will oversee operations of the hotel sales department including but not limited to direct sales follow-up sales administration hiring of staff training managing and coaching. Additional responsibilities include sales and marketing budget forecast advertising marketing and business plans for no more than one Select Service hotel; manages within approved plans and budgets. Exempt associates are expected to work as much of each workday as is necessary to complete their job responsibilities. Primary duties must consist of administrative executive or professional tasks more than 50 percent of the time and job duties must also involve the use of discretion and independent judgement more than 50 percent of the time.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 2 years of progressive hotel sales experience preferred; or a 4-year college degree and at least 1 year of related experience; or a 2-year college degree and at least 2 years of related experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license in the applicable state.
• Must possess highly developed verbal & written communication skills to frequently negotiate convince sell and influence other managerial personnel hotel guest(s) and/or corporate clients.
• Must have thorough experience with professional selling skills: opening probing supporting closing.
• Shows strong analytical skills and strategic vision in establishing appropriate sales deployment.
• Must be proficient in general computer knowledge especially Microsoft Office products.
• Must be able to work independently and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.
• Strong organization and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact and manage people of diverse socioeconomic cultural disability and ethnic backgrounds while solving complex problems and creating a productive sales team.
• Requires advanced knowledge of the principles and practices within the sales/marketing/hospitality profession.
• Must work well in stressful high-pressure situations; maintain composure and objectivity under pressure.
• Must be able to work with and understand financial information and data and basic arithmetic functions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate all group transient and catering sales solicitations and bookings to maximize overall revenue.
• Develop recommend implement and manage the division’s annual budget and the advertising public relations marketing and sales plans and programs for the hotel to maximize rate occupancy and food & beverage opportunities thus ensuring the hotel meets/exceeds management and owner revenue/profit goals and expectations.
• Proactively conduct outside sales calls conduct sales tours and entertain clients.
• Understand the content reflected in contracts and how to negotiate terms therein.
• Develop and maintain market awareness to ensure ability to predict revenue opportunities and set proactive strategies.
• Monitor production of all top accounts and evaluate trends within your market.
• Adheres to Aimbridge Hospitality’s established regulations company standards sales standards and sales metrics related.
• Comply with attainment of individual goals as well as team goals and budgeted metrics.
• Train all members of the hotel staff on how to recognize and capitalize on all sales opportunities to increase hotel occupancy and revenue.
• Develop a full working knowledge of the operations and policies of the hotel including Sales Food and Beverage Front Office and Reservations.
• Maintain strong visibility in local community and industry organizations.
• Attend and/or conduct daily/weekly/monthly meetings and any other functions required by management providing training on a rotational basis.
• Maintains professional working relationship and promote open lines of communication relationships to achieve initiatives with respective marketing partner(s) and other internal departments (i.e. Second Wave Aimbridge Digital or Branded field marketing).
• Travel on a weekly basis as required.
• Act as directed on behalf of the General Manager in his/her absence; performing any other duties as requested by management.

Aimbridge Hospitality

Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. We manufacture and market Splenda, the #1 brand in the low calorie sweetener category and the most recognized in the world.

Our goal is to transform the sweetener category from commoditized ingredients to a destination that unleashed shopper’s potential for better, healthier baking and beverages. We make coffee, tea and water taste better and help people live happier, healthier and longer lives by making it easy to reduce sugar.

We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package. Come grow with us!

The Marketing Director of Food Service & Away-from-Home channels is responsible for creating a strategic growth plan for Splenda sales in our business-to-business channels. The current Splenda Food Service business is an important and growing sales channel for Splenda and almost entirely based in traditional sweetener packets. We have aspirations to double the AFH business behind: (1.) new product innovation, including product lines beyond sweeteners, that make it easier for Consumers dining away-from-home to reduce sugar in their foods & beverages; (2.) channel expansion beyond traditional dining venues and into education, healthcare, and entertainment venues like sports and concert venues with product lines like our Java House Cold Brew bottled coffee, coffee syrups and Splenda Diabetes Care nutrition shakes.

The Marketing Director of Food Service & Away-from-Home channels will: (1.) partner with Sales to develop a long-term growth plan to double our sales in the channel; (2.) align the plan with internal stakeholders including leadership and critical functional leaders needed to execute the plan, like R&D and Supply Chain; (3.) execute the plan in market by supporting strategic selling efforts and developing marketing messaging and collateral to reach Distributors, Operators & Business Owners and (4.) identify opportunities for new product innovation, partner to bring innovation to life and lead commercialization of the innovation within the AFH channel.

Key business partners will include our Indianapolis-based, all-channel (Retail, eComm & Away-from-Home) Sales & Marketing team as well as the dedicated field-based AFH/Food Service Sales team.

The Marketing Director of Food Service & AFH reports to the SVP of Marketing but will partner with a broad range of multi-functional business partners in both Marketing & non-Marketing functions to grow the Splenda AFH business. Example focus areas include:

▪ Partner with the field-based sales organization to attend sales calls with Distributors, Operators & Business Owners as part of new business development efforts.

▪ Represent the Splenda brand, in-person at trade shows as well as develop Splenda booth presence, strategic messaging and collateral – in partnership with the Events Manager & Design Team.

▪ Partner with R&D, Marketing, Sales & Finance to establish new product lines, beyond sweeteners, to support Food Service channel growth.

▪ Partner with Sales & Finance to forecast for annual planning and new product launches.

▪ Develop messaging and collateral to facilitate communication to Distributors, Operators & Business Owners.

This position will have overall responsibility for Splenda AFH long-term growth plan, brand visual identity, marketing communications and new product pipeline sufficiency.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a holistic business strategy that enable Splenda AFH sales to double in the next 3 years behind new product development and channel expansion.

• Develop and execute all Splenda AFH marketing communications.

• Develop Splenda brand presence and represent the brand, in-person at critical Trade Shows. Targeting 4-5 touch points/year.

• Partner with field-based sales team to develop new business relationships within the AFH channel.

Desired Skills & Required Experience

• Heartland’s culture is fast, flexible & innovative. The applicant must possess these traits and be willing and able to operate with a continually learning mindset.

• BS/BA in business, marketing or related discipline required. MBA preferred.

• 5-7 years previous experience in Food Service environment, ideally with CPG products background.

• Demonstrated strengths in B2B marketing, business strategy, long range planning, & new business development.

• Proficiency using Microsoft Office, Power Point and Excel as a vehicle to communicate.

• This position is located in Carmel, IN (northern Indianapolis) at the company headquarters & requires some travel for Customer sales calls, Consumer research, and trade shows/events.

Heartland Food Products Group