Marketing Associate

Niles, IL (Hybrid)

Salary Not AvailableEntry Level2+ years expFull time

Posted 1 hr ago

Job Summary

Own end-to-end marketing and product lifecycle initiatives across multiple channels, driving analysis, reporting, and cross-functional collaboration to uncover growth opportunities.

  • Lead multi-channel marketing and product lifecycle initiatives with cross-functional collaboration.
  • Drive data-backed analysis, reporting, and optimization to grow channels and products.
  • Leverage AI tools to streamline processes and improve efficiency across campaigns and launches.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Primary responsibilities include recommending media and product placements that will continue to successfully grow the business.
  • Manage assigned media channels and work to innovate within those channels to continually find more growth opportunities.
  • Research and analyze past marketing results for existing marketing channels, searching for new marketing channel opportunities, as well as assisting in all stages of analyzing and executing the marketing plans.
  • Collaborate with Product Development and Advertising to bring new product introductions to market.
  • Manage products throughout the entirety of the product lifecycle – from conception to shipment.
  • Take ownership of assigned products and product forms across a variety of different affinities and featuring products licensed through some of the most recognizable brands around the world.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative environment and confidence to present findings and recommendations to all levels of the organization is a must.
  • Generate reports to showcase marketing and product results which will be shared with varying members of the organization.
  • Leverage emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance marketing operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Requirements

  • BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Finance, Statistics or related field
  • 0-2+ years of experience in a direct mail or direct response marketing position preferred
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
  • Familiarity with Power Automate and emerging AI-based technologies.
  • Strong analytical skills and inquisitive nature
  • Proficient in math and/or statistics
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
  • Ability to work in a deadline driven environment

Benefits

  • We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • Vision
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Toastmaster’s memberships
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The Bradford Exchange

We are a world leader in direct marketing and provider of limited-edition gifts, collectibles, home décor, and jewelry. Founded in 1973, we have an unyielding commitment to product quality and exceptional customer service which has helped us become one of the premier direct marketing companies in today’s international economy. Our company’s vision is to bring joy and happiness to customers by providing them with excellent quality and highly valued products and services. We are located in a Niles, IL

Founded in 1973
Niles, Illinois, USA
281 employees (81 in marketing)

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1.7M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$67.9K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
20.6%
Direct
48.7%
Referral
4.1%
Social
18.6%
Paid
7.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~284
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Marketing Associate

The Bradford Exchange · Niles, IL · Hybrid