Title: Marketing Services Manager
The Company
Our client is a leading manufacturer in the lawn and garden industry, whose business spans over a century. With headquarters in Chicago, IL and facilities throughout the US, China and France, the company's products are manufactured and distributed globally.
The PositionBased at the company's Chicago headquarters, the Marketing Services Manager will conceptualize, implement and oversee all aspects of the company's marketing efforts. This includes, but is not limited to brand management, advertising, e-marketing and public relations. The successful candidate will be proficient with the Mac, highly creative, and exhibit a great deal of professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to join a true innovator and industry leader.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Promote, evolve and support product positioning and awareness.
- Brand management through packaging, product and promotion. Assure compliance to brand identity parameters.
- Interface with sales department personnel, both to obtain pertinent information needed to complete jobs and to disseminate status of projects.
- Distribute product introductions, modifications and discontinuances. Maintain complete and up-to-date electronic files of same.
- Write PR copy; direct national advertising campaign; manage website.
- Write and produce advertising, sales sheets, price lists, catalogs, brochures, POP, merchandising, packaging and labeling, etc
Position Requirements
- Exceptional Verbal and Written Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: extensive knowledge of Adobe design applications (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Dreamweaver, etc.)
- Web Design & Development: ability to design, maintain and update the corporate website. Flash knowledge a plus.
- Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.