Business Communications Manager

AVI Foodsystems is looking for a positive and energetic collaborator to join our marketing team as a Business Communications Manager. You’ll have a chance to work with food, great people and impact thousands of cafés and markets!

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has evolved into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Providing comprehensive food services with a focus on the highest quality and freshest ingredients, impeccable service and total value is the reputation we have earned and live up to everyday.

Desired Qualities and Qualifications:

A storyteller, who knows how to identify and craft compelling, high-quality written communications, writing across multiple content disciplines to target varying audiences and influence stakeholders

Experience with RFI, RFQ, and RFP solicitation/bid processes, and/or grant writing and grant evaluation, and/or proven success developing technical, multi-faceted business documents, proposals, and presentations

Skilled at collaborating and navigating across cross-functional teams and inner-company departments; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

Takes initiative to lead and manage projects from start to finish, possessing a strong aptitude for multitasking and managing timelines

Proven success in leading department initiatives and serving as the lead writer for proposal development, business pitches, and/or acquisition/retention communications

Problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities and desire to improve current systems and offer solutions; willingness to learn, adapt, and grow professionally

Self-driven work ethic and ability to produce high-quality, highly detailed materials on time

Detail-oriented and strong knowledge and command of English grammar and mechanics; ability to proofread and edit large amounts of written content for accuracy; experience with following brand writing standards and/or style guides such as AP style is a plus

Experience in layout design, photography, graphic design, and visual design is a plus

Experience with project management systems, CMS, and other organizational tools is a plus

Experience with design software such as Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or Figma is a plus

Requirement:

Five (5) or more years of direct professional experience

Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Marketing, Communications, English, Business, or a related field preferred

Direct professional experience in a role with high accountability and deadlines

Demonstrated success in self-driven work and ability to take ownership and carry projects through to completion

Outstanding analytical and critical thinking skills; ability to effectively navigate and strategically leverage high volumes of information

Must love and be motivated to engage in detail-oriented work and writing on a daily basis

Demonstrated experience with highly collaborative projects

Interest in contributing to the success of company sales and revenue

Enthusiastic, persistent, and passionate in overall work ethic and demeanor

Benefits:

AVI is proud of its team members and appreciates the hard work, loyalty and committed service they provide every day, which is why we offer the following:

A family culture and atmosphere

Competitive compensation

Health, dental, vision, and life insurance for full-time team members

401(k) with generous company match

Paid vacations and holidays

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE