GT'S Living Foods

Title: Studio Operations Manager Location: Vernon, CA Job Description: Company & Culture At GT’s Living Foods, we’re more than just a company – we’re a community passionate about creating a healthier, happier world. Over the last 30 years we’ve built a culture of inclusivity and authenticity, where our shared values create an environment that inspires you to do your best while achieving meaningful results. Our mission to transform health and happiness through potent, living foods has established us as the #1 Kombucha brand and a leader in the Health & Wellness space. Requirements: - Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Business Administration, or a related field - 7–10 years in creative operations, studio or project management - Must be local due to hybrid work schedule Job Description: The Studio Operations Manager oversees the operational management and execution of all in-house creative studio projects and production workflows. This role ensures projects are efficiently prioritized, resourced, and delivered on time while maintaining brand excellence. You will partner closely with Creative, Marketing, and external production teams to optimize workflows and drive operational efficiency. Key Responsibilities: - Oversee project timelines, production calendars, and resource allocation across multiple creative initiatives to ensure alignment with business priorities and deadlines - Lead project intake, prioritization, scheduling, and workflow optimization while coordinating internal teams, external vendors, freelancers, photographers, agencies, and production partners - Manage studio processes, asset organization, approvals, and production logistics to support efficient project execution - Identify, evaluate, and implement operational improvements that enhance workflow efficiency, scalability, and cross-functional collaboration across the creative department - Ensure creative deliverables consistently align with brand standards, project objectives, timelines, and budget expectations - Monitor and manage production-related budgets, vendor expenses, and resource allocation to support operational effectiveness and cost efficiency - Oversee projects throughout the full creative lifecycle, including intake, briefing, production coordination, approvals, revisions, and final asset delivery - Manage and maintain a scalable network of freelance and external creative resources (designers, writers) to support changing business and production needs - Streamline project communications, feedback consolidation, and revision workflows to improve creative team efficiency when meeting with GT - Evaluate, recommend, and implement project management systems and operational tools to improve workflow visibility, reporting, and resource management - Recommend and implement digital asset management processes and systems to improve organization, accessibility, and governance of approved creative assets - Engage in marketing and brand projects with internal and external partners on an as needed basis to provide project management oversight Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned, in support of team and business objectives. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: - 7+ years of experience in creative operations, studio management, project management, or production - Experience within consumer brands, CPG, lifestyle, wellness, or agency environments preferred - Strong understanding of creative production workflows across photography, video, digital, and brand content - Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and operational processes in a fast-paced environment - Experience with project management platforms such as Asana, Monday.com, Airtable, or similar systems - Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills - Passion for wellness, lifestyle, and purpose-driven brands - Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain brand consistency and production quality standards - Solutions-oriented mindset with the ability to exercise discretion and sound business judgment - Experience supporting in-house creative studios - Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Teams GT’s Employee Experience (Benefits/Perks): - Health Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance - 401K with Matching - Employee Assistance Program - Discounts on the amazing GT’s product line (available for pickup at headquarters only) - Corporate Discounts with our partners through LifeMart (concert & sporting event tickets, cell phone service, gifts, restaurants, hotels, childcare, and more!) Job Details: - Location: Vernon, CA (Hybrid) - Employment Type: Full Time - Status: Exempt - Work Attire: Use good judgment, keeping in mind the nature of their work, their safety and the safety of others, and their need to interact with the public. GT's Living Foods, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and maintaining an inclusive culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

• The Specialist is responsible for recruiting, training, and supporting Brand Ambassadors, while overseeing activations that drive product trial, education, and sales • In close partnership with the Field Marketing Manager, the Specialist supports local market strategy by identifying opportunities to deepen community engagement, expand brand presence, and enhance the effectiveness of field marketing efforts • This role requires a balance of operational execution and creative thinking to continuously elevate the program and deliver measurable results. • Execute high-impact sampling initiatives, including retail activations and pop-ups, to drive product trial, consumer conversion, and sales • Ensure all product displays, merchandising, and educational materials are executed to brand standards in-store and at events • Identify and lead local, on-brand events that increase brand awareness, engagement, and market presence • Actively represent and elevate the brand, creating meaningful connections with both new and loyal consumers • Build and maintain strong relationships with retail partners to support distribution, visibility, and in-store execution • Identify and implement opportunities to enhance shelf presence, point-of-sale materials, and merchandising in alignment with marketing campaigns • Partner closely with Sales to support key accounts and develop programming that drives awareness and sell-through • Monitor local market activity and competition to identify opportunities to strengthen brand positioning and drive growth

• Convert business questions into testable hypotheses and research plans; define success criteria and expected decisions/actions. • Prioritize work to focus on the highest-impact learning questions; maintain an active pipeline of research and insight deliverables. • Design and execute consumer research (concept/message tests, need-state exploration, claims/benefits learning, pricing/pack sensitivity as appropriate). • Manage research vendors and data sources (panels, survey platforms, qual partners, trend services); ensure methodological rigor and clear documentation. • Develop reusable insight assets: need-state frameworks, segment inputs, “consumer truths” library, and retailer-ready consumer story modules. • Partner with Category/Retail Insights to package consumer learnings into retailer-ready narratives that support resets, JBPs/QBRs, and growth plays. • Deliver clear, recommendation-forward insights for innovation and brand decisions; communicate the “so what” and “now what,” including risks and confidence levels. • Maintain a trend and competitive “signal” radar (emerging ingredients, occasions, functional benefits, lifestyle shifts) and translate signals into GTLF implications. • Support closed-loop learning by tracking how research was used (go/kill/pivot decisions) and capturing outcomes to improve future learning. • Follow QA and data governance standards; incorporate feedback from the Director before sharing insights externally or at the executive level.

• Support the development and execution of shopper marketing strategies • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver impactful marketing initiatives • Analyze shopper insights and trends to inform marketing strategies • Coordinate with external agencies and vendors for promotional materials • Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations • Manage budgets for shopper marketing initiatives

• Assist in the planning and execution of shopper marketing campaigns, such as in-store promotions, digital activations, and events • Analyze shopper insights and trends to inform marketing strategies and optimize campaign performance • Coordinate with external agencies and vendors to ensure timely execution of promotional materials and in-store displays • Support the development of marketing materials, including point-of-sale displays, product packaging, and promotional signage • Monitor and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations for improvement • Collaborate with sales teams to align marketing efforts with retail partners • Manage budgets for shopper marketing initiatives, ensuring effective resource allocation

• Prioritizes people and broker management. • Makes meaningful time investments in selecting, developing, training, and managing the performance of people on the Sales Team. • Responsible for maximizing the potential sales volume, and planning and directing sales force activities to maximize profit from all segments of the market, creating and communicating programs to respective regional teams for execution. • Partners cross-functionally with the Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain teams to establish and implement successful customer programs that profitably increase product availability and points of distribution. • Achieves and delivers annual plans for the customer base that reflect the agreed-upon brand/customer strategies and supply delivery of business goals. • Monitor and manage Sales performance by leveraging customer analytical systems. • Translate business strategy into clear and locally executable plans and focus resources accordingly within their respective customers. • Understands the dynamics of each respective customer and provides insight and direction to develop solutions that promote and build the brand. • Supports the execution and management of budgets, sales expenses, T&E, and reporting.

• Responsible for maximizing the potential sales volume, and planning and directing sales force activities to maximize profit from all segments of the market, creating and communicating programs to respective regional teams for execution. • Partners cross-functionally with the Marketing, Finance and Supply Chain teams to establish and implement successful customer programs that profitably increase product availability and points of distribution. Achieves and delivers annual plans for the customer base that reflect the agreed upon brand/customer strategies and supply delivery of business goals. • Monitor and manage Sales performance by leveraging customer analytical systems. Translate business strategy into clear and locally executable plans and focus resources accordingly within their respective customers. Understands the dynamics of each respective customer and provides insight and direction to develop solutions that promote and build the brand. Builds Sales presentations and reports that will provide an action-oriented response to share both internally and with customers. Supports the execution and management of budgets, sales expense, T&E and reporting. • Delivers Results and strives to deliver on Annual Operating Plan • Reports to the Vice President of Sales