SpartanNash
Communications Business Partner
SpartanNash - Byron Center, Michigan, United States, 49315
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At SpartanNash, we deliver the ingredients for a better life through customer-focused innovation. We do this for our supply chain customers and U.S. military commissaries, retail store guests and, most importantly, our Associates. In fact, we see a day when each will say,
“I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s
People First
culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Job Description:
Position Summary:
This role acts as a strategic communications business partner to multiple assigned functions and as a brand journalist, sharing rich stories with its various audiences, including Associates, B2B customers and B2C store guests. You will be responsible for crafting stories that inspire, inform and captivate. The Communications Business Partner will deliver against brand strategy and ensure continuity across the company’s messaging.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Collaborate with a variety of internal business partners and departments throughout SpartanNash on the development and delivery of content, acting as a consultant to develop strong communications campaigns and effective messaging across an omni-channel environment.
Write communications in accordance with our company brand and tone and to the highest editorial accuracy.
Helps plan and execute corporate communications activities and events, acting as project manager when needed.
Serve as consultant and advocate to the business on SpartanNash's communication platforms, including SpartanNash Go; email, including SpartanNash Flash and Communications Center; Green Galleries; digital boards; and more.
Provides ongoing support of critical Associate communication tools, supporting business partners with driving awareness, adoption and engagement with those tools.
Routinely conduct information gathering, content drafting and approval, and graphic design support.
Help the business deploy messages so they reach the right audience in the right channel at the right time.
Monitor effectiveness of communications campaigns and channels, making adjustments to tactics and strategy to drive results.
Prepares routine and non-routine messages, reports, and presentation materials with the highest degree of accuracy.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Communication, Journalism, English, Business Administration or related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in communications preferred.
Strong writing, proofing, editing, and word processing skills.
Proven ability to work in high pressure situations and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Self-directed, highly motivated, creative and attentive to detail.
Skilled in managing a wide range of activities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently used in the office environment, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, task management software, and Office 365.
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, an email platform such as ContactMonkey and Adobe Photoshop preferred.
Demonstrate Core Behaviors We Serve, We Create Solutions, We Win, We Have Fun.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
As part of our
People First
culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a
People First
culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit
spartannash.com
.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.
“I can’t live without them.”
Our SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong, ranging from bakery managers to order selectors; from IT developers to vice presidents of finance; from HR Business Partners to export specialists. Each of them plays an integral role in SpartanNash’s
People First
culture, Operational Excellence and Insights that Drive Solutions. Ready to contribute to the success of our food solutions company? Apply now!
Location:
850 76th Street S.W. - Byron Center, Michigan 49315
Job Description:
Position Summary:
This role acts as a strategic communications business partner to multiple assigned functions and as a brand journalist, sharing rich stories with its various audiences, including Associates, B2B customers and B2C store guests. You will be responsible for crafting stories that inspire, inform and captivate. The Communications Business Partner will deliver against brand strategy and ensure continuity across the company’s messaging.
Here’s what you’ll do:
Collaborate with a variety of internal business partners and departments throughout SpartanNash on the development and delivery of content, acting as a consultant to develop strong communications campaigns and effective messaging across an omni-channel environment.
Write communications in accordance with our company brand and tone and to the highest editorial accuracy.
Helps plan and execute corporate communications activities and events, acting as project manager when needed.
Serve as consultant and advocate to the business on SpartanNash's communication platforms, including SpartanNash Go; email, including SpartanNash Flash and Communications Center; Green Galleries; digital boards; and more.
Provides ongoing support of critical Associate communication tools, supporting business partners with driving awareness, adoption and engagement with those tools.
Routinely conduct information gathering, content drafting and approval, and graphic design support.
Help the business deploy messages so they reach the right audience in the right channel at the right time.
Monitor effectiveness of communications campaigns and channels, making adjustments to tactics and strategy to drive results.
Prepares routine and non-routine messages, reports, and presentation materials with the highest degree of accuracy.
Here’s what you’ll need:
Bachelor’s Degree (required) in Communication, Journalism, English, Business Administration or related field.
Minimum of three years of experience in communications preferred.
Strong writing, proofing, editing, and word processing skills.
Proven ability to work in high pressure situations and manage multiple projects and deadlines. Self-directed, highly motivated, creative and attentive to detail.
Skilled in managing a wide range of activities and multiple projects under tight deadlines.
Ability to effectively use office automation/communication software and tools currently used in the office environment, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, task management software, and Office 365.
Experience with Microsoft SharePoint, an email platform such as ContactMonkey and Adobe Photoshop preferred.
Demonstrate Core Behaviors We Serve, We Create Solutions, We Win, We Have Fun.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
May be required to lift and/or move 20 pounds. The associate is frequently required to sit/stand/walk. While performing the duties of this position, the associate is subject to a typical office environment and is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions. Temperatures may vary for those subject to any of the following areas: computer/server room, print shop, production area). The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate but may be high in distribution settings. Travel requirements vary by assignment.
As part of our
People First
culture, SpartanNash is proud to offer a robust and competitive Total Rewards benefits package (https://careers.spartannash.com/why-work-here/benefits/) .
SpartanNash is an Equal Opportunity Employer that invests in Associate development, recognizes and celebrates success, fosters two-way communication, and promotes a sense of belonging. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including those with disabilities and Veterans.
We are not able to sponsor work visas for this position.
SpartanNash (Nasdaq: SPTN) is a food solutions company that delivers the ingredients for a better life. Committed to fostering a
People First
culture, the SpartanNash family of Associates is 20,000 strong. SpartanNash operates two complementary business segments – food wholesale and grocery retail. Its global supply chain network serves wholesale customers that include independent and chain grocers, national retail brands, e-commerce platforms, and U.S. military commissaries and exchanges. The Company distributes products for every aisle in the grocery store, from fresh produce to household goods to its OwnBrands, which include the Our Family® portfolio of products. On the retail side, SpartanNash operates nearly 200 brick-and-mortar grocery stores, primarily under the banners of Family Fare, Martin’s Super Markets and D&W Fresh Market, in addition to dozens of pharmacies and fuel centers with convenience stores. Leveraging insights and solutions across its segments, SpartanNash offers a full suite of support services for independent grocers. For more information, visit
spartannash.com
.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. If you require assistance or an accommodation of any kind to complete an application, please contact us at recruiting@spartannash.com.