1440 Foods · 1 day ago
Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager
New York, NY
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $130K/yr
5+ years exp1440 Foods is a fast-growing sports and active nutrition company focused on energizing people through high-protein snacks and supplements. The Sports Nutrition Community Marketing Manager will lead grassroots brand execution, building awareness and loyalty through field marketing and community-building strategies.
Food & Beverages
Responsibilities
Develop and execute field marketing and trade activation strategies that drive brand awareness, product trial, and conversion in priority regions
Build and scale regional college ambassador programs to connect with student athletes and campus communities and foster long-term brand loyalty
Identify priority colleges, gyms, retail partners, and community opportunities within assigned regions to maximize local impact
Recruit, train, and manage a team of part-time brand ambassadors to support sampling, retail demos, and experiential programs
Lead high-impact sampling initiatives focused on ready-to-drink products to drive first trial and repeat purchase in gyms, retail, and community settings
Build and maintain relationships with local athletes, influencers, gyms, and wellness partners to extend brand reach and credibility
Evaluate local partnerships and programs, using insights and results to improve and scale successful initiatives
Collaborate with marketing, PR, and digital teams to produce compelling photos and videos from field activations for social and digital use
Track and report on key performance metrics, including sampling volume, engagement, retail performance, and overall program effectiveness
Oversee program budgets, scheduling, and adherence to operational standards
Serve as a visible brand representative in the field and provide regular insights on consumer, athlete, and customer feedback
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in field marketing, experiential marketing, or trade activation within CPG, sports nutrition, beverage, or athletic/lifestyle brands
Strong understanding of sports culture and athlete communities, with experience activating brands in these environments
Proven ability to recruit, train, and manage brand ambassadors or field teams
Experience supporting retail programs and working cross-functionally with sales and distributor partners
Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with comfort engaging athletes, partners, and community leaders
Creative thinker with a passion for event execution, storytelling, and consumer engagement
Ability to capture or oversee high-quality photos and videos from live events; social media experience is a plus
Comfortable using tools such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and CRM or field management platforms
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to meet company driving requirements
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and support the physical demands of event setup and activation
Benefits
Opportunity to lead a critical function in a growing mid-size CPG company.
Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture.
Competitive compensation and benefits package.
Career development and growth opportunities.
Company
1440 Foods
1440 Foods is company that inspires and unleashes the potential and building a healthier community.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-13Acquired
Leadership Team
Joey Bergstein
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
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