SGC Foodservice (Springfield Grocer Company) Hiring for Digital Marketing Content Coordinator Full Time

Job Overview

If you are not a “Corporate Type” and like to be trusted to succeed in your job, this may be the opportunity for you. Located in Springfield, Missouri, we are an independent, family owned, full-line foodservice distributor. Our company is a place where an individual can still make a difference and be recognized. We are proud to be one of the oldest firms in the nation, having been established in 1865 to serve the needs of the pioneer and post-Civil War community. Today we provide more than 20,000 line items to a broad range of foodservice customers throughout Missouri, Oklahoma, Kansas, Arkansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Tennessee and Mississippi.

We are hiring an experienced Digital Marketing Content Coordinator to assist in the continued growth of SGC Foodservice in a digital space. This role will encompass social media management, article writing, and content for customer-facing platforms. If you’re dedicated and ambitious, SGC Foodservice is an excellent place to grow your career and use your creativity & content creation skills to further develop the SGC brand persona.
This is a Hybrid-Remote role – must be able to commute to the Springfield office.

Responsibilities for Digital Marketing Coordinator

· Familiarize yourself with SGC brand ideals, customer-facing platforms, social media & website to create content that supports objectives and desired identity

· Management of targeted content for the company’s various digital marketing tools for SGC Foodservice and other joint venture partners; including the running of Social Media accounts

· Working closely with our Culinary Team to capture content for recipes, menus, and customers

· Maintain knowledge of key social media tools, best practices, and emerging trends

· Create content for SGC Foodservice’s Social Media accounts; including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and TikTok.

· Work closely with Creative & Marketing Teams to polish content for publication; this includes writing articles for SGC’s print publication

· Cooperate with the marketing team to create web content and monitor its effectiveness over time, including writing blogs, and website updates

· Assist in the maintenance of a content marketing calendar that schedules all aspects of the creation and delivery of content throughout the year

· Use target keywords to write search-engine copy that is optimized for search engines (SEO) while remaining entertaining and informative

· Stay abreast of current best practices in the foodservice industry and review competitor websites to compare their activities with those of SGC Foodservice

· Develop in-depth understanding of foodservice industry and SGC Foodservice product mix

Qualifications for Marketing Content Specialist

· Ability to conceive fresh and appealing ideas for new content that establishes or supports SGC’s brand identity

· Excellent knowledge of social platforms, to include: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

· Experience with social media engagement strategies and best practices; including ad placements

· Experience with digital management and monitoring tools (Hootsuite)

· Expertise with using SEO best practices to write creative copy that includes effective keyword placement

· Strong organization and time-management skills

· Strong skills in creating original content that targets a specific audience and meets SGC objectives

· Advanced research and written communication skills, experience with blog writing preferred

· Excellent verbal communication skills with a good command of the English language

· Proficient technical knowledge of MS Office

· Experience with Adobe suite or Canva is a plus

· Photography Experience preferred; specifically with DSLR cameras

APPLICATION:

To have your application considered, you must submit a resume, cover letter and portfolio containing samples of your work.

We support a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

Our compensation and benefits program is extremely competitive. We provide income security and benefits that include but not limited to: Heath Insurance, Dental Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401-K Plan.

No phone inquiries please.

Resumes will only be accepted through the deadline date. Although we appreciate all interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Reference checks and pre-employment drug testing will be conducted.

SGC Foodservice is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other trait protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 – $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Springfield, MO 65807