Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods

Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods (“GDK”) stands at the forefront as a premier provider of authentic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine. Our portfolio, featuring gyros, specialty meats, pitas, flatbreads, tzatziki, hummus, spreads, falafel, ready-to-eat and plant-based proteins, along with value-added bakery products, reflects our commitment to quality and authenticity. Serving over 400 foodservice distributors, 30,000 independent and national chain restaurants, and marking our presence in the top 40 U.S. retailers, we continue to enrich dining experiences with the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Our Vision: Continue to be the leader in Greek, Mediterranean and inspired world cuisine. We strive to have every table or menu in the world serving up our delicious flavors.

Our Mission: To be top of mind with our customers as the preferred and trusted company of choice, by delivering mutual value, and acting with a sense of urgency.

Our Guiding Principles

Customer Centricity: Put the customer at the heart of the business,

Ownership and Empathy: Act like owners, think like customers,

Conscious leadership: Leading with awareness, kindness, and courage,

Competitive Spirit: Playing to win.

As members of the GDK family, we seek individuals who resonate with our vision, mission, and guiding principles. Your alignment with these core values enables us to maintain our legacy of excellence and innovation. We encourage you to embrace our commitment to customer satisfaction, ownership, leadership, and competitive spirit. Together, we will continue to bring the rich flavors of the Mediterranean to the world, fostering a culture of respect, growth, and shared success.

We have an immediate opening for an Associate Product Marketing Manager for our Corporate facility in Elk Grove Village, IL. The Associate Product Marketing Manager will support the execution of product strategy, packaging, lifecycle management, and sales enablement for assigned product categories—primarily focusing on bread and sauces. The Associate Product Marketing Manager will collaborate cross-functionally with Brand Marketing, Sales, Innovation, Regulatory, and Operations, playing a critical role in ensuring our products are positioned for success throughout their lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

What you are going to be doing…

Product & Portfolio Support

• Assist in the execution of strategic planning and lifecycle management for all product segments, with a primary focus on bread and sauce categories.
• Assist in competitive pricing audit and analysis to inform product enhancements and portfolio strategy
• Analyze sku and category data to monitor category and item-level sales trends, incorporating customer feedback to identify areas for growth and improvement

Lifecycle Management & Packaging

• Manage product-related data including UPCs, GTINs, and internal system setup in coordination with regulatory and operations teams.
• Support packaging graphics development by compiling relevant data, reviewing print and/artwork approvals for accuracy, and delivering constructive feedback

Commercialization Awareness

• Participate in project updates and commercialization meetings related to bread and sauce related projects and help facilitate marketing-related responsibilities.
• Partner with the Senior Product Marketing Manager and Commercialization Managers to remain informed of project status and contribute insights that ensure product strategy alignment.

Sales Support & Data Management

• Assist in the development of sell sheets, attribute charts, product catalogs, and sales decks.
• Manage all product listings and master data across key trade and customer portals—including Syndigo, One World Sync, GS1 and customer specific portals – to ensure accuracy of content including marketing related attributes, digital assets, and product specifications.

What you need to have…

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in CPG, foodservice, or retail marketing roles.
• Experience working with food or perishable goods categories.
• Strong project coordination and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and timelines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and comfort with data entry, analysis, and presentation.
• Prior exposure to system such as Sundigo, One Word Sync, GS1 or Sales force.
• Familiarity with packaging development, regulatory review, and commercialization processes.
• Experience working with S&OP, forecasting, or demand planning teams.

Why work with us…

At Grecian Delight | Kronos Foods, we understand that fulfilling our mission involves a blend of innovation and reverence for tradition—a challenge that demands exceptional dedication from our team. We hold high expectations, but we are equally committed to supporting our employees. This commitment is reflected in our pledge to provide a respectful work environment, fair compensation, and abundant opportunities for professional growth. Our community standards are built on the pillars of equal employment opportunities, respectful dialogue and actions, integrity, and accountability

What We Offer…

• Highly competitive compensation and bonus programs
• Medical, Dental and Vision options for you and your family
• Safe-harbor 401(k) Plan with generous matching and immediate vesting
• Life, AD&D, Short and Long-term Disability Programs
• Health, Dependent Care, & Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health Savings Account Contributions
• Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Target Compensation: $90,000-105,000 Bonus Potential: 10%