Position Summary We are seeking a creative, organized, and execution-focused Marketing Associate to support marketing initiatives across our brands and retail operations. This role will be responsible for executing day-to-day marketing activities, developing creative content and marketing materials, coordinating campaigns and promotions, maintaining digital marketing channels, and supporting our sales and retail teams. The ideal candidate is hands-on, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple projects at once. This role is designed for someone who can independently execute high-quality marketing work while collaborating closely with management, sales, retail operations, and outside vendors. Key Responsibilities

• Execute marketing campaigns, promotions, product launches, and retail initiatives.
• Create marketing materials, social media content, signage, and other brand assets.
• Manage day-to-day social media, email, SMS, and website content.
• Support the sales team with retailer materials, presentations, and promotional tools.
• Coordinate events, pop-ups, partnerships, and community marketing efforts.
• Maintain consistent branding across digital, print, retail, and wholesale channels.
• Coordinate with outside vendors for printing, promotional materials, photography, and other marketing needs.
• Track campaign performance and prepare basic marketing reports.
• Maintain marketing calendars, project deadlines, and organized creative assets.
• Support other marketing initiatives as directed by the Company Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, graphic design, business, or a related field preferred, but not required.
• Approximately 2-4 years of marketing, creative, social media, or related professional experience preferred.
• Strong graphic design and content-creation capabilities.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or comparable design software.
• Experience managing business social media accounts and creating social content.
• Strong writing, editing, proofreading, organizational, and project-management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with limited supervision.
• Working knowledge of email marketing, SMS marketing, websites, analytics, and digital advertising.
• Photography and video editing experience is a plus.
• Retail, consumer packaged goods, hospitality, or other consumer-brand experience is a plus.
• Must be comfortable working in a highly regulated industry and following applicable marketing requirements.

Licensing & Background Requirements Employment is contingent upon successful completion of all background checks. Employee Benefits As a full-time employee, the Marketing Associate will be eligible to participate in the Company's benefits program, subject to the terms of the applicable plans and any future updates. Current benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401(k). Role Expectations This is an execution-focused marketing role. The Marketing Associate is expected to independently manage day-to-day assignments, maintain organized workflows, meet deadlines, and produce high-quality work. Overall marketing strategy, major budget decisions, and high-level revenue priorities will be directed by members of the Management team. Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to any status protected by applicable law. Reasonable accommodations will be considered in accordance with applicable legal requirements.

Pay:

$50,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Melrose Park, IL 60164