The Swarthmore Co-op focuses on local, organic and sustainable foods and lifestyles as its goal.

We are a cooperatively owned food market whose purpose is to enrich the economic and cultural welfare of our community by providing healthy, delicious foods our customers can trust.

The Swarthmore Co-op is looking for a creative, talented Marketing Manager!

The Swarthmore Co-op focuses on local, organic and sustainable foods and healthy lifestyles as its goal.

We are a well-established, cooperatively owned food market, whose purpose is to enrich our community and shoppers by:

1. Providing healthy, delicious foods our customers can trust-- We believe in promoting healthy living, helping people make informed food choices, and supporting organic and locally grown or produced products. 
2. Celebrating community and diversity--We believe the Co-op should be a warm, welcoming marketplace, creating opportunities for diverse people to make connections.
3. Being a vital partner in the town center, founding our business practices on accountability, honesty and transparency-- We believe in valuing our partner/employees, empowering them to be good stewards of our Co-op and its resources, and striving to provide them with a living wage and good benefits.

We are searching for a dynamic Marketing Manager capable of working well in a fast-paced team environment, proficient in the marketing of local, organic, and sustainable lifestyles, with a heightened sensibility to food.  Our Marketing Manager will need to actively maintain and enhance our Co-op brand, as well as create initiatives to reach new customers and surrounding demographics.  This is a full-time salaried position, with good vacation, health, dental, 401K, and other benefits available, including an employee discount.

What we need from our new Marketing Manager --

Our Marketing Manager is responsible for marketing the Co-op to new areas, coordinating advertising, social media, all of areas of marketing, and store-related graphic design.

General Responsibilities include:

• Strategically using data to develop and create reporting based on market saturation data and the development of marketing plans in reaction to trends
• Development and advancement of the Co-op brand through product and event promotions
• Coordination of advertising with appropriate departments, Board committees, and other stakeholders
• Development of a unified, consistent tone and appearance for all communications and design for store presentation
• Sourcing and advertising opportunities and placing adverts in the press – local, regional, and specialist publications
• Liaising with designers and printers
• Monitoring competitor activity
• Developing email communications to members and customers
• Development and coordination of events that involve the Co-op
• Maintenance of social media platforms
• Adherence to the marketing budget
• Organizing and attending industry related events
• Sourcing and securing sponsorships
• Conducting market research to include using customer questionnaires, focus groups, and customer feedback
• Coordination of store signage creation and maintenance
• Creation and maintenance of all vital Co-op documents and marketing materials, advertising displays, posters, flyers, e-newsletters, and in-store publications

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Set and delegate daily priorities for contributing team members and interns to ensure productive and creative work flow
• Coach and mentor operations managers in marketing and promoting products and events

Skills and Qualifications

• Should be available to work a flexible schedule both during the week and weekends, with some evening work necessary at special events
• Must possess a solid knowledge of Graphic Design/Web Development software
• Ability to design effective, dynamic graphic communications
• Website knowledge (HTML, CSS, XHTML)
• Understanding of effective communication techniques and marketing tactics
• Understanding of publishing specifications for print and electronic materials
• Ability to create and maintain Co-op blog site and other peripheral electronic media outlets (Facebook, yelp, foursquare, etc.)
• Ability to write copy for effective, dynamic communications for Co-op website
• Ability to work independently while multitasking and project managing to meet time-sensitive deadlines
• Some knowledge of and interest in natural foods and natural foods industry
• Strong execution skills and ability to follow through on commitments
• Oral, written, verbal and technical communication skills
• Strong orientation to outstanding customer service
• Friendly, dependable professionalism

Education/Training

• Marketing degree or comparable experience
• At least 5-7 years of applicable professional-level experience

Are you a passionate professional marketer that is interested in a new role creating strong brand value for the Swarthmore Co-op, and serving its lively community of shoppers?  If so, we’d like to hear from you!