Strategic Assistant, Commercial Strategy

Job Description

Job Description

Who We Are

At JonnyPops, our team is empowered to make an impact at work every day from producing high-quality, innovative frozen novelties to spreading kindness one pop at a time. We look for bright and ambitious individuals who seek out challenges, thrive in fast-paced and high-growth environments, align with our core values, and get fulfilment from seeing their work transform the world around them.

Based in Elk River, MN, JonnyPops develops, manufactures, distributes, and markets frozen novelties. Retailers from coast to coast including Target, Costco, Publix, Kroger, Cub, along with thousands of regional and local grocers make JonnyPops part of their assortment.

Growing from a dorm room start-up in 2012, JonnyPops mission is to make "A Better Pop for a Better World!" JonnyPops leads the frozen novelties space in innovation and uses simple ingredients with no artificial dyes. Every pop stick includes a kind deed, spreading kindness every day.

Joining JonnyPops is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-growth brand and have a direct impact on the company’s success. Join our team and help us make “A Better Pop, for a Better World!”

Job Summary

The Strategic Assistant, Commercial Strategy is an exciting opportunity to work hands-on strategic initiatives for a high-growth, MN-based business. This position will provide administrative and project management support to the Chief Commercial Officer who oversees Sales, Marketing, and Commercial Strategy and extends support to the CEO.

The  Strategic Assistant, Commercial Strategy will serve as a key point of contact with internal and external stakeholders and must be able to anticipate the needs of an executive and proactively address them. The role is accountable for administrative and project management support around strategic initiatives, calendar management, and digital communications (internal and external email, presentation prep, memo drafting). This role will build key relationships within the Commercial division and across the organization, providing professional and timely communication and deliverables.

The ideal candidate for this role is a born teammate, hungry to continuously learn about high-growth brands, product / consumer / market variables, and interpersonal relationships through working with a best-in-class team. The ideal candidate is energized by the opportunity to work with the executive team and grow. This role requires exceptional organizational and communication skills, ability to work at a fast-pace, and ability to handle confidential information and situations with discretion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate strategy initiatives-

Assist with special projects and initiatives across Sales, Marketing, and Commercial functions, often acting as extension of executive to further work.

Proactively identify opportunities to streamline the calendar, prioritize executive time, and maximize Exec time with the team to drive impact and results.

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders, building goodwill and relationships, on behalf of the executive, ensuring a professional and positive experience.

Live our values every day : Integrity , Alignment , Unrelenting Fact-Based Decision Making, Service and Contribution , Masterful Growth , Teamwork , Excellence

Food Safety Requirements

Clearly reflect food safety and quality as part of the JP brand, when planning and executing projects, and while interacting with relevant external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum of 3+ years of experience as a Strategic Assistant, Chief of Staff, Project Management Coordinator or Strategy Associate / Consultant in a high-growth company.

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in business administration or a related field required. MBA preferred but not required.

Experience with MS Project, Asana, or other project management software.

Experience within Go To Market (GTM), Sales, Marketing, Commercial Strategy or similar field preferred

Exceptional organizational, attention to detail, and time management skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; efficient typing skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to successfully interact with all levels of the organization.

Maintains a high level of professional standards (honesty, integrity, demeanor, confidentiality).

Adaptable, resilient, flexible, fast-paced / sense of urgency and able to manage multiple priorities or deadlines.

Brings a growth mindset to tackling new problems and development opportunities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software.

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Professional demeanor and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Expected Pay : $120,000-$140,000

JonnyPops offers a competitive benefits package which includes the following :

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