Virtual Assistant Needed for U.S. Marketing Job Search (CPG/Foodservice or Packaging Focus)

Objective: Help me secure a mid to senior level marketing role in the U.S. within the food, beverage, CPG, packaging, or foodservice industries.

My Background: I am a marketing leader with 16 years of experience in CPG, foodservice, and packaging. I have led category management, product commercialization, private brand strategy, and go to market execution for major national accounts including Costco, Walmart, Subway, Panera, Sysco, and more. (From résumé: “Results-driven marketing leader with 16 years of experience in CPG, foodservice, and packaging marketing…”)

Target Roles:

•Senior Marketing Manager

• Category Marketing Manager

• Product Marketing Manager

• Innovation Manager

• Private Brand Manager

• Channel Marketing Manager

• Senior Manager, Commercialization or NPD

Target Industries:

• Food & Beverage

• CPG (B2B or B2C)

• Packaging

• Foodservice suppliers

• Retail private brands

• Manufacturing

Responsibilities for the VA:

1. Job Sourcing

o Identify 20–40 relevant U.S. job openings per week

o Ensure roles match my experience level and industry background

2. Application Support

o Customize my résumé for each role

o Write tailored cover letters

o Submit applications on my behalf (with my approval)

3. LinkedIn Support

o Identify recruiters and hiring managers

o Draft outreach messages for me to send

4. Tracking & Reporting

o Maintain a job tracking spreadsheet

o Update status of applications

o Flag high priority opportunities

Tools You May Use:

• LinkedIn

• Indeed

• ZipRecruiter

• Company career sites

• My résumé, cover letter templates, and job tracker

Communication Expectations:

• Provide a weekly summary of applications submitted

• Flag urgent or high fit roles immediately

• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism