• New Item Development:
  • Assist in the creation of R&D briefs including product design, pricing, and packaging inputs
  • Support volume forecasting for new item projects
  • Help coordinate new item meetings and track project timelines
  • Partner with cross-functional teams (R&D, Operations, Sales) to support product launches
  • Assist in development of sell-in materials and customer presentations
  • Track project milestones to ensure on-time execution
• Packaging & Creative Execution:
  • Support development of creative briefs with Design teams
  • Coordinate packaging updates, artwork revisions, and approvals
  • Assist in managing timelines with internal teams and external agencies
  • Ensure packaging aligns with brand standards and retailer requirements
• Consumer & Shopper Marketing Execution
  • Support execution of shopper marketing programs across key retailers
  • Assist in development and deployment of in-store materials (shelf talkers, displays, signage)
  • Coordinate logistics for in-store demos and merchandising initiatives
  • Help execute digital promotions (e.g., coupons, retailer programs like Ibotta)
  • Support tracking and reporting of marketing program performance
• Retail & Sales Support
  • Partner with Sales team to support customer presentations and new item sell-in materials
  • Assist in maintaining accurate product information across retailer platforms
  • Help analyze assortment performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Support execution of retailer-specific programs and initiatives
• Analytics & Insights
  • Analyze syndicated data (IRI, 84.51, etc.) to identify trends and performance insights
  • Monitor competitive activity and summarize key takeaways
  • Support reporting on brand performance, innovation launches, and marketing programs
  • Assist in building presentations with data-driven insights and recommendations
• Operational & Cross-Functional Support
  • Help manage timelines, budgets, and project trackers
  • Coordinate with Demand Planning and Supply Chain on forecasts and product availability
  • Support cost tracking and assist in identifying efficiency opportunities
  • Contribute to process improvements and team organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field required; MBA preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, CPG, or related field (internships included)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Comfortable working in a hands-on, entrepreneurial environment

Compensation: Starting at $90,000 Annually

About Us: Rana is an international Company present in over 60 countries, with a turnover close to $1.5 billion. Founded by Giovanni Rana in 1962, the Company has been led for over 35 years by Gian Luca Rana, CEO and pioneer of the internationalization project that has led the Group to become a leader worldwide in the production and marketing of fresh food products (filled and unfilled pasta, gnocchi, sauces and ready meals). Rana focuses its investments in the following areas: the creation of jobs (our workforce doubled in the last five years), the research and development, with the aim of offering Consumers delicious products made of the highest quality ingredients. The Rana Group has always made innovation its strength, both in the technological field (with the registration of dozens of product and process patents) and in communication. 

As a family-owned Company, we are united by strong Values and the aspiration of building a better future for the next generations. Ethics and sustainability are the cornerstones of our sixty-two years of history, which have made our business healthy and constantly growing. Today, Rana has 8 factories (6 in Europe and 2 in the US) and is a large family of 3,500 People. The engines of our continued success will keep being innovation, internationalization, passion and constant search for excellence in everything we do. 

Rana is committed to providing a workplace of diversity and inclusion. There shall be no discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, race, religion or belief, gender reassignment, marriage/civil partnership, pregnancy/maternity, sexual orientation or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Decisions related to hiring, compensation, training, evaluating performance, or termination are made fairly. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential. We welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates and selection for roles will be based on individual merit alone.

NOTICE TO STAFFING FIRMS, AGENCIES AND EMPLOYMENT VENDORS:

Rana Meal Solutions and its affiliates will not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters without a signed Fee Agreement in place AND before the resume is inputted into our applicant tracking system. Vendor solicitation should be directed to the Human Resource Department directly; as such, firms that circumvent the required compliant process will be barred from submitting candidates. In the absence of a signed fee agreement AND proper resume submission, RMS does not recognize any claim on a candidate by a third party, will consider unsolicited resumes the property of the company and reserves the right to engage and hire those candidates without any financial responsibility to the third-party vendor.