Job Description
Job Description
Marketing Center of Excellence Lead - KLN Family Brands
- Onsite Located in Perham at KLN Headquarters
Compensation :
Year one total earnings range from $100,000 to $130,000Base Pay : $85,000 to $110,500
Sign on Bonus (paid out quarterly) : $15,000 to $19,500Profit Sharing Eligibility : Begins after completing 1 year of employment ($7.5 Million in Profits Paid to Profit Sharing Pool in 2024)Our Story
KLN Family Brands is a 3rd generation family-owned business that started in 1964 with its corporate headquarters located in Perham, MN, in the heart of MN lakes country. Together, our companies manufacture a diverse and expanding range of high-quality human and pet food products.
At KLN Family Brands, our vision is that “We are a proud people-first company. We are successful because of trust-based relationships and first-rate products for our families and friends. We better the world by caring for others. We challenge. We grow. We inspire.”
Some companies have to “fudge the story” a little. Some need the extra “spin” to shine a positive light on themselves. That’s not who we are at KLN Family Brands, and that’s not what we do. We tell the story of our brand – our people, the quality of our products, our spirit & moxie, our tradition, and the way we treat our community & beyond. We do it in a genuine way because we genuinely believe we’re a pretty amazing company.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Marketing Center of Excellence Lead to oversee and guide our centralized marketing team. This leadership role involves managing a team of 8-10 talented professionals across graphic design and various marketing functions. The ideal candidate will possess strong people management skills, strategic thinking, and a deep understanding of modern marketing channels to drive brand consistency, digital innovation, and measurable results.
Responsibilities :
Lead and inspire a team of 8-10 marketing professionals specializing in graphic design and centralized marketing functions.Develop and execute the overall marketing strategy aligned with brand management, digital marketing, and growth objectives.Oversee brand management initiatives to ensure consistency and strength across all channels.Manage social media strategies, influencer partnerships, and collaborations to enhance brand visibility.Coordinate agency relationships and manage external partners to deliver on marketing campaigns and projects.Work closely with brand category management teams to optimize brand websites, ensuring a seamless user experience and content relevance.Develop and implement SEO strategies to improve organic search rankings and online presence.Oversee graphic design team and process; help design team manage conflicting priorities to meet project deadlines and internal / external demands and needsDrive cross-functional collaboration with sales, product teams, and other departments to support unified marketing efforts.Prioritize tasks, allocate resources effectively, and manage timelines to meet business objectives.Monitor, analyze, and report on marketing performance metrics to ensure campaigns are delivering ROI.Foster a team environment of continuous learning, innovation, and excellence.Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.8+ years of marketing experience with a proven track record in leading teams and complex projects.Strong leadership and people management skills, with a focus on development and motivation.Expertise in digital marketing, social media, influencer engagement, and agency management.Solid understanding of brand management, website tools, SEO strategies, and analytics.Exceptional prioritization, organization, and cross-functional collaboration skills.Data-driven mindset with the ability to interpret and utilize performance metrics.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Benefits
Health, Dental, & VisionWellness program discounts - up to $150 discounted towards health insurance monthly
80 Hours of PTO Accrued in First Year of Employment7 Paid HolidaysKLN Clinic - Free doctor visits & more than 300 free prescriptions401k Match OpportunityOpportunity to meet with our onsite financial advisors
$10,000 Forgivable Home Grant ProgramTuition AssistanceSituational RelocationAll hires are contingent on a clean background check and a successful drug test (UA), this means that a job offer is not final until both the background check and drug test results are satisfactory to the employer