Download You may not recognize our name, but you know our products.

You may not recognize our name, but you know our products.
ASO has become the market leader in producing high-quality consumer wound and health care
products which are now the preferred choice for consumers in the USA and abroad.
ASO products are primarily sold under the brand name of mass merchandisers, food & grocery
retailers, drug store chains, as well as distributors in professional medical markets. ASO has
partnered with these retailers to provide high quality products with innovative brand strategies
which build store brand value, increase returns, and enhance market share in the categories of
products we provide.
In March of 2014, ASO was selected as Walmart’s supplier of the year besting all other branded
companies and private label suppliers in the health and beauty care category. In April of this
year, ASO was awarded TOPCO’s 2015 supplier of the year for the health & beauty care
category. Our success is directly attributable to ASO’s talented employees who innovate,
create and support the highest quality products within our marketplace at the best
possible price and value for the consumer.
We are currently seeking a Marketing Associate working out of our global headquarters in
Sarasota, FL.
ASO’s Marketing Associate position will offer direct, hands-on entry level marketing experience
working with private label consumer packaged goods products within first-aid/wound care,
respiratory, and foot care categories sold in all major retail channels – mass, food, drug, dollar,
club and online. You’ll actively learn by carrying out real-life marketing projects including new
product introductions, market research, and commercialization activities.
Key Responsibilities:
 New Product Development – supports product development activities carrying out
a wide range of tasks through the product development cycle (stage gate process).
 Market Research – Uses IRI and Neilson data to help define category insights in
addition to creating competitive landscape reporting.
 Product Lifecycle Management – Coordinates product transitions with the support
of Forecast Analysts.
 Commercialization – will provide support for world class retailers (Walmart, Target,
CVS, Dollar General etc.,) including mock ups, sample requests, routing customer
pricing worksheets, coordination of 3rd party testing, and other general customer
administrative support.
 Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty / key
responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education / Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Finance or other related field required. Additional
coursework or seminars in Project Management a plus.
Skills & Abilities
Strong computer skills (MS Office, Outlook required / Sales Database Systems, ERP knowledge
a plus), hold superb written and verbal communication skills along with being comfortable
presenting in front of groups as required. Must able to multi-task handle multiple functions
concurrently. Must be detail oriented, organized and have a positive attitude. Able to work
under pressure. Possess initiative, common sense and analytical/problem-solving skills. Able
to work both independently and with cross-functional teams (a team player).
As a growing global company, we are committed to cultivating an entrepreneurial, respectful
and engaging work environment that inspires a diverse team of employees to thrive
professionally and make a direct contribution to the customers we serve. At ASO, we believe
our employees are what differentiates us as a company - Our employees make the difference!