• Marina del Rey, California
• Food
• 37K - 45K
• Full Time regular employee
•  Monday- Friday; 9:00 - 18:00
•  Visa Support: Yes
•  New

Job Description

Position
Marketing and Sales Associate

Summary
A startup Japanese food manufacturer is seeking a marketing and sales associate to support both marketing and sales initiatives for the company. This role will be involved in a variety of marketing initiatives, including social media, branding, content creation, market research, event planning, public relations, influencer collaborations, and Amazon marketing. Additionally, this role will provide sales support as needed. The ideal candidate is creative, highly organized, and eager to grow in a fastpaced consumer brand environment.

 Essential Duties
Marketing and Brand Development
• Assist in social media management, including content creation, scheduling, and engagement across platforms such as Instagram.
• Support branding initiatives, product launches, and in-store marketing activations.
• Conduct market research to analyze consumer trends, competitive landscape, and brand positioning.
• Assist in public relations efforts, including press outreach, media monitoring, and drafting press materials.
• Assist on Amazon marketing efforts, including optimizing product listings, tracking performance, and
managing ad campaigns.
• Support influencer marketing efforts, including outreach, collaboration tracking, and reporting.
• Assist in email marketing, developing newsletters and customer outreach campaigns.

Sales Support
• Provide support to the sales team as needed.
• Work with the sales team to develop and execute distributor and retail marketing initiatives.
• Support trade show and event planning, including logistics, coordination, and on-site execution.
• Maintain and organize sales and marketing assets, ensuring easy access for the team.

Performance Tracking and Reporting
• Monitor and track marketing campaign performance, providing recommendations for improvements.
• Maintain customer and distributor data, tracking engagement and reporting on key marketing metrics.

Working Hours. Working style
Monday - Friday; 9:00 - 18:00

Working Location
Marina Del Ray, CA
On Site

Salary/Benefit
$37,000 - $45,000
• Bonus Programs
• Benefits: Health insurance, vacation, and sick days
• Perks: Monthly water allotment and brand merchandise

Qualifications and Requirements
• 1-2 years of experience in marketing, sales support, or brand management.
• General marketing experience preferred; experience in CPG is a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
• Fluent in Japanese (spoken and written) for outside agency communication.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; experience with marketing
software is a plus.
• Familiarity with social media management tools, basic design software such as Adobe, Photoshop and
analytics tools is a plus.
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and collaborate in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Passion for branding, marketing, and consumer engagement.

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