WHO ARE WE?
Grillo’s Pickles is a Boston-native company founded in 2008. Over the past 15 years, we have grown from selling our 100-year-old pickle recipe out of a handmade pickle cart on the streets of Boston to a nationwide brand with passionate fans across all corners of the US. Now part of the Irresistible Foods Group (IFG) along with King’s Hawaiian and Killer Brownie, we are continuing to redefine the pickle category and show the world that good is not good enough. Not bad for a pickle in a lawn chair.
We're in the business of fresh. Fresh is more than a clean ingredient label or where we're sold. It's about creating fresh products out of a handmade pickle cart and flipping the script on how to build an amazing brand with a passionate fan base. It's about sharing our fresh perspective, style, and values with the world. It's about punching above our weight class, shooting our shot, saying “yes” to big opportunities, and then figuring it out. We are fearlessly passionate, authentic, and true to who we are. We accredit our growth to our commitment to staying true to our roots and never straying away from the values that drive us:
- Quality first. We can’t say we make the World’s Best Pickle if we don’t. Our brand is built entirely on delivering an incredible experience, one pickle at a time, and the trust we earn from our customers and fans that keeps them coming back for more. We’re committed to quality even if it’s harder, takes longer, or costs more. We won’t cut corners or settle for less. And quality first is not just for our products, but our people too.
- Hustle harder. Other brands might have bigger budgets, but we have heart, grit, and resourcefulness, and they’ve gotten us this far. We do more with less. We think bolder and more creatively to overcome roadblocks and turn scrappy ideas into huge opportunities.
- Respect & dignity. When we started out, the people in the park were our first customers. We didn’t care if they lived there, worked nearby, or were just passing through. Our pickles brought them together. Everyone’s welcome to be a part of this thing we’re building. No prejudices, no assholes. We show everyone the same respect, honesty, and kindness we would want shown to us.
- Drive fast, take smart chances. The ability to listen to our fans, our partners, and the market and react quickly lets us take advantage of unique opportunities that others can’t. Being responsive, willing to take risks, and embrace the unconventional approach is what sets us apart and will help us get and stay ahead of the competition.
- Positive vibes. From the earliest days in the park to NY Pickle Fest to Expo, we can turn anything into a party. We don’t take ourselves too seriously, and we aren’t afraid to be ourselves – make a little noise, have some fun, and stand out. We started out making pickles for a living – that’s insane.
These values are not only what drive us, but also what we seek in all members at all levels in our company. If this sounds like something you want to be a part of, why don’t you join our family?
WHO ARE YOU?
You are a diligent and thoughtful individual who is passionate about getting things done well and getting them done on time, if not early. You perform at your best when you’re given general guardrails and sent on your way to get shit done. You’re not afraid to ask questions or challenge the status quo if things don’t make sense because you take pride in figuring out better ways to do things, even if you weren’t asked to do so. You like to keep organized and find it easy to prioritize the most important tasks to complete. Most importantly – you’re fun. After all, you work for a pickle company.
Summary:
We’re seeking a Marketing Associate to join our team and help take our partnerships to the next level. In this role, you’ll be a key player in bringing our marketing and sponsorship strategy to life — from coordinating event activations and supporting brand partnerships to developing creative ways to connect with consumers. You’ll help expand awareness, build relationships, and drive engagement through a mix of sponsorships, foodservice partnerships, events, and marketing programs.
The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You’re comfortable juggling multiple projects at once, working cross-functionally, and rolling up your sleeves to make things happen. Most importantly, you’re passionate about building memorable brand experiences, collaborating with partners, and helping a CPG company grow its presence.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Foodservice Partnership Support
- Manage creative asset requests and timelines for foodservice initiatives and partnerships.
- Support in developing marketing collateral (Decks, Sell Sheets, etc.).
- Develop and support content and storytelling for partnership campaigns, ensuring brand collaborations are engaging, consistent, and impactful.
- Data analysis to identify trends, insights, and opportunities.
- Collaborate and build a communication pipeline with the Sales Team to ensure seamless handoff of partnerships.
Sports & Event Partnerships
- Coordinate, communicate, and collaborate with external partners, agencies, and vendors.
- Support the execution of sponsorship activations, including events, festivals, influencer/ambassador programs, and partnerships.
- Bring partnerships to life through storytelling — crafting content that connects audiences to our brand collaborations in fresh and authentic ways.
- Manage logistics for sponsored events and on-site partnership needs (Creative assets, shipping details, inventory management, product samples, mascot needs, etc.).
- Track partnership deliverables - ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
- Ticket management, tracking, and distribution.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- File organization to ensure accessibility of shared resources for Marketing Team.
- Work closely with Core Brand Team to provide sponsorship assets & support for retail partnerships.
- Collaborate with the Office Manager to ensure timely delivery of materials and samples for program initiatives.
- Work together with Creative Team to bring storytelling and partnerships to life - crafting eye-catching marketing/sales collateral, social media assets, etc.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED
- Alignment with Grillo’s positive vibes and an appreciation for working in an environment where these behaviors flourish.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year college or equivalent relevant experience required.
- Entry-level role with the desire and curiosity to explore a Marketing or Sales career path.
- Strong time management skills, ability to self-prioritize, and deliver against competing concurrent projects.
- Superb communication and collaboration skills (including listening) and the ability to articulate ideas and voice constructive opinions.
- Passion for food, consumer engagement & storytelling, and building brand experiences.
- Based in Westwood, MA (south of Boston).
- Open to business travel and off-site work up to 15% of the time.
We are in the office Monday – Wednesday and remote on Thursday and Friday. Please note that this is subject to change in the future based on business needs.
Grillo’s Pickles is an Equal Opportunity Employer
