Business Communications Manager

AVI Foodsystems is seeking a positive and energetic collaborator to join our marketing team as a Business Communications Manager. In this role, you'll work with great people, great food and make an impact across thousands of cafés and markets.

Founded in 1960, AVI Foodsystems has grown into one of the most respected and trusted food service companies in the nation. Our reputation is built on delivering fresh, high-quality food, exceptional service and outstanding value-standards we uphold every day.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Drive partner acquisition, stewardship and retention through compelling, high-quality communications
• Serve as a strategic storyteller, developing messaging that clearly communicates AVI's value propositions, differentiators and solutions
• Lead projects from concept through completion, ensuring alignment with business growth goals
• Develop and manage RFIs, RFQs and RFPs, including complex, multi-faceted proposals and presentations
• Serve as lead writer for proposals, business pitches and client communications, owning strategy, messaging and content development
• Collaborate cross-functionally in a highly matrixed environment, partnering with operations, culinary, finance and leadership teams
• Ensure accuracy, consistency and quality across all communications deliverables
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, delivering high-quality work under tight deadlines
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, systems and communication effectiveness
• Utilize CRM, CMS and project management tools; contribute to content library development and management
• Support integrated communications efforts across digital, social media and PR channels

Requirements:

• 3-5+ years of experience in business communications or a related field
• Proven experience managing high-accountability projects in deadline-driven environments
• Exceptional writing, editing and organizational skills
• Strong analytical ability to synthesize and leverage complex information
• Self-starter with the ability to take ownership and drive projects through completion
• Experience working on highly collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Detail-oriented with a passion for writing and content development
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite a plus
• Experience in business development or client-facing environments preferred
• Positive, service-oriented and persistent mindset with a focus on driving revenue and growth

Benefits:

• 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
• Immense training and growth opportunities

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. EOE.