Marketing Specialist, Nutraceuticals

Job Title

Marketing Specialist, Nutraceuticals

Reporting To

Marketing Manager

Location

Remote - California based (10-25% estimated travel)

Work Schedule

Generally, M-F 8am to 5pm

FLSA Status

Full-time, Salaried Exempt

Compensation

The following information is provided in honesty as a general description of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the successful candidate is dependent upon related factors such as, skills, experience, education, etc. Salary Range Estimate: $69,000 - $80,000 annually

Market Void

The current medicinal mushroom industry is split between low-quality producers and US cultivators with limited capabilities and product offerings. The industry is void of a low-cost, US-based producer that can offer a full medicinal mushroom product line (pure fruiting body and mycelium-based products) and that can serve as an unbiased, scientifically sound market educator and leader.

Opportunity

As the industry leader for over 50 years, Monterey Mushrooms has the production capacity, expertise, distribution network, R & D capability, and trusted brand to fill the market void and become the dominant global supplier of US-grown medicinal mushrooms.

Our Passion

We know mushrooms From seed (spawn) to powder, we have control over every aspect of our business as we\'re a vertically integrated mushroom producer in North America. The spawn we use to grow our medicinal mushrooms is produced by our affiliate, Amycel SpawnMate. Then, we grow, dry, and package everything at our facilities in California to ensure our mushroom powders reach their full potential. If that is not enough, we third-party test for heavy metals, pesticides, mycotoxins, polysaccharides, and various compounds. In house, we test every product for potency, quality, and purity, and we have that verified by a third party periodically. Monterey Nutraceuticals is a portfolio company of Paine Schwarz Partners, who invested in the business in May 2022. For more information, visit us

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Paine Schwartz Partners (PSP) is a global sustainable food-chain investment private equity firm based in California and New York. The firm invests in middle-market companies across North America and Europe. PSP is exclusively focused on investing in food and agribusiness companies and brings a collaborative and active management approach to its portfolio companies.

Over the past 20+ years, PSP (together with certain predecessor and related entities) has invested $5.7 billion of equity capital across 87 food and agribusiness investments (including 31 platform transactions), representing over $10.0 billion of total transaction value. Currently, the fund\'s portfolio is comprised of 17 food and ag companies and a total of $6.5 billion in AUM. PSP recently held its final closing for Fund VI at $1.7 billion, which was above its original target of $1.5 billion and 17% bigger than its previous $1.4 billion Fund V.

Of any industry, we believe food and agribusiness presents perhaps the greatest opportunity to simultaneously create value and drive positive impact through responsible investment practices. PSP is committed to addressing imminent challenges facing the food and agriculture sector by championing companies that provide innovative solutions around food security, economic growth, human rights, positive environmental impacts and health products. With an intensive focus on Sustainability & ESG, we are a proud signatory to the Principles for Responsible Investment, the global leading proponent of incorporating ESG factors in investment decisions and processes. To this end, these investments are deeply aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), such as zero hunger, clean water and sanitation and climate action, among many others. For more information on Paine Schwartz Partners, please visit

Why Join Our Organization?

Joining our company means stepping into a role where you can truly enhance people\'s lives while unlocking your own potential. Here, your ideas aren\'t just heard but valued, giving you the freedom to shape your career and create a meaningful impact every day. Seize the opportunity to be part of something extraordinary, where your personal growth drives our collective success and makes a lasting difference in the lives we touch.

What Do We Expect?

The Monterey Nutra Division is a fast-growing B2B business unit supplying premium mushroom ingredients—such as powders and extracts—for use in functional beverages, supplements, gummies, and more. Monterey Nutra is a subsidiary of Monterey Mushrooms and Amycel. We are looking for a highly motivated, professional, and adaptable Marketing Specialist to join our team remotely from California and able to travel regularly.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing, entrepreneurial environment. You will play a hands-on role in executing marketing initiatives across a wide range of activities—from content creation, brand storytelling, and digital campaigns to light graphic design and strategic planning. The ideal candidate is organized, articulate, and confident in customer-facing and internal meetings, capable of juggling both creative and tactical marketing responsibilities.

We welcome candidates who embrace modern tools and technologies, including the responsible use of AI, to streamline marketing tasks, boost creativity, and increase efficiency across projects.

What are we looking for?

• Execute marketing strategies and campaigns that support our B2B ingredient sales across nutraceutical, food, and beverage markets
• Create and edit compelling content for digital and print-product sell sheets, presentations, web content, email campaigns, social media, blogs, etc.
• Manage project timelines and marketing deliverables, keeping stakeholders informed and aligned
• Support branding and storytelling efforts across our channels and customer touchpoints
• Make graphic edits and manage basic design projects using Adobe Creative Suite
• Assist in the development and delivery of presentation decks for internal and customer meetings
• Liaise with sales, R&D, and executive teams to ensure marketing aligns with product capabilities and customer needs
• Coordinate and track marketing activities and results across CRM, analytics, and internal systems
• Support conference and trade show participation-pre-event prep, materials development, lead follow-up
• Draft press releases and coordinate approvals, ensuring messaging aligns with brand and product goals; respond to media inquiries and support participation in earned media opportunities by preparing talking points and background materials.
• Maintain organized marketing asset libraries (logos, images, templates, etc.).
• Ensure timely and accurate updates to websites, email platforms, and social media.
• Represent the Nutra division professionally during virtual or in-person meetings with customers and partners.
• Participate in competitive analysis, customer research, and industry trend monitoring.
• Create or assist in capturing and editing basic video or photo content.
• Provide marketing support to adjacent departments or sister companies as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, preferably in Agriculture.
• 3+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably in B2B or ingredient/ food/ nutraceutical industries, or agricultural industries that relate such as fresh produce.
• Strong writing, editing, and organizational skills.
• Hands-on experience with social media, email marketing, and website updates.
• Proficiency with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides), Microsoft Office, and Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator), Canva.
• Experience with HubSpot or a similar marketing automation and CRM platform is preferred, as this role will support lead generation, email marketing, contact management, social media and reporting efforts within our marketing system.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in food ingredients, supplements, beverages, or natural product sectors.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and digital marketing platforms.
• Light photography and video editing skills.
• Passion for functional food and wellness categories.

Working with Agencies and Contractors

This role requires strong project management and communication skills to collaborate effectively with external marketing agencies, designers, freelance creatives, and other outside vendors. The Marketing Specialist will serve as a key point of contact, ensuring partners are aligned with brand guidelines, campaign objectives, and deadlines. From briefing creative teams to reviewing deliverables, this person will be responsible for driving projects forward, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring that all outsourced work supports the strategic goals of the Nutra division.

Travel, Trade Shows, and On-Site Content Capture

Weekly to monthly travel is required to support trade show participation and on-site marketing initiatives at our mushroom farms and production facilities. This includes coordinating and assisting with video and photo shoots, gathering behind-the-scenes content, and producing material for use in digital marketing, social media, and customer-facing platforms. The Marketing Specialist will be responsible for ensuring the content captured is consistent with brand storytelling and messaging while helping to document and showcase the people, processes, and products that set Monterey Mushrooms apart.

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