Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

The Senior Accounting Manager will lead the month-end close process, provide oversight of select account reconciliations, and take a lead role in the company’s internal and external reporting. This position will provide thought leadership on how to continuously improve procedures and automate processes, with a focus on establishing strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the Company’s month-end close process
• Supervise staff in the preparation and review of select account reconciliations and other relevant schedules
• Ensure accurate processing of accounting transactions in accordance with GAAP
• Drive departmental goals and vision; develop accounting staff through providing focused training and seeking opportunities for career development
• Take a lead role in interacting with internal and external auditors during quarter-end reviews and year-end audit
• Take a lead role in supporting a strong internal control environment
• Assist in the development of internal procedures to improve controls over Company assets
• Leverage ERP system and other applications to automate processes
• Collaborate with FP&A to provide variance analysis and assist in planning activities
• Lead ad hoc projects and analysis as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; MBA a plus
• 8+ years of accounting experience required
• Public accounting and/or public company experience required
• CPA strongly preferred
• 4+ years of supervisory experience including a demonstrated ability to delegate, provide guidance and develop a team
• Film accounting and royalties reporting preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of US GAAP
• Ability to communicate and lead effectively across all levels of an organization
• High level of integrity
• Must be highly dependable and demonstrate resourcefulness
• Must be team oriented and be able to adapt to changing requirements

Pay range: $130,000 – $145,000 / year Pay is based on nondiscriminatory factors, including but not limited to experience, education, skill, and location.

Work Location: Remote, but we need a person who can come into the office from time to time. Our office location: 1 Tower Ln STE 800, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181.

Benefits Information

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Redbox Entertainment Inc.

Consumer Insights Manager

The Consumer Insights Manager has a unique role on the Consumer Insights team. This individual will serve in a hybrid role that will support traditional and developing platforms and leverage their knowledge of our brand strategy to help create actionable insights for cross-functional teams. This role will drive Ad Sales Revenue Generation and Sales Team Collaboration, contribute to best-in class Thought Leadership, and provide Ad-Hoc Marketing, Brand and Digital Strategy support for the company family of brands.

Responsibilities:

• Building compelling category insights for the Sales team that drive client cultural understanding, inform strategy, and identify key cross-platform opportunities
• Helping solidify the Sales Team’s competitive advantage by compiling, maintaining, and regularly socializing key audience facts (i.e., Black Facts deck and infographic)
• Collaborating with Ad Sales Research Analytics to utilize cross-platform viewership data (linear, digital, and social) to create thoughtful and innovative audience analyses to best position and distinguish our networks in the marketplace
• Assisting in conducting advertiser & sponsorship effectiveness (for linear, digital, and experiential)
• Assisting with establishing ad effectiveness playbook, leveraging cross-vendor insights and compiling custom content learnings
• Supporting Brand Effectiveness initiatives (Brand Architecture, Brand Health, Viz ID, Claims, etc.) including vendor management, drafting briefs, RFPs, outlines, and questionnaires, coordinating meetings with key stakeholders, and sharing recaps
• Contributing to, managing, and helping to socialize innovative thought leadership pieces (e.g., Social/Digital Consumer) that advance the business and maintain our brands’ position within the Black Diaspora
• Assisting with other cross-team large scale qualitative and quantitative research projects, including research design, pre-planning and asset collection, vendor management, qualitative research moderation, data analysis, report writing and dissemination/presentation of findings

Requirements:

• BA/BS degree in relevant field
• 4+ years’ experience in media, advertising, or consumer research
• 3-4 years of prior experience in marketing, strategy, or analytics role
• Understanding of Nielsen ratings and streaming
• Passion for the entertainment space and programming. Strong knowledge of the cable television industry, particularly the Black consumer market, including the programing, marketing, and distribution aspects of the competitive category targeting this consumer
• Strong story telling with proven background in translating data into insights and insights into stories that influence decisions
• Experience with pulling, interpreting and integrating consumer panel and point of sale data (i.e., Nielsen, IRI and Numerator), consumer profiling databases (Helixa, Spectra, YouGov, GWI, and MRI), ad intel (iSpot/Ace Metrix, BrandIndex, Latitude, and Kantar), ratings data (Nielsen NPower, SCR and ComScore), social listening tools (Crimson Hexagon, Talkwalker, etc.) and/or data portals/warehouses (Qualtrics, Voxpopme, Tableau, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, ability to work under pressure and multi-task
• Strong work ethic and integrity

Compensation:

• $31.03/hr. – $41.38/hr.

Cypress HCM

The Chicago Sun-Times is the hardest-working paper in America, covering the stories and issues that matter most to Chicagoans with depth, integrity, and grit. The newsroom has earned eight Pulitzer Prizes for its hard-hitting investigative reporting, in-depth political coverage, insightful sports analysis, entertainment reviews, and cultural commentary. An industry-leading innovator in local news, it has been recognized nationally for expanding digital and multimedia reporting platforms alongside its indomitable newspaper, the oldest continuously published daily in the city.

In January 2022, the Sun-Times merged with public radio station WBEZ with a shared mission to strengthen local journalism in Chicago. Under the banner of Chicago Public Media, Chicago Sun-Times Media, Inc. (CSTM) is now part of one of the largest nonprofit news organizations in the nation. This merger reinforces our commitment to serving Chicagoans with the news that matters most -– fact-based, unbiased journalism deeply connected to Chicago communities.

The opportunity

The Sr. Product Manager will manage multiple high-impact digital products from ideation, design and specification through development, launch and maintenance. They are responsible for the delivery of complex consumer-facing projects that support the service journalism mission of Chicago Public Media. They are strong in their ability to collaborate with software engineers and designers, provide specifications, conduct thorough quality assurance testing, manage multi-disciplinary projects and make critical decisions throughout. They have experience in agile product management, prioritizing the most impactful features and applying test-and-learn and MVP techniques to their decision-making.

In addition, they are a strong communicator who is equally comfortable presenting information to stakeholders, executive teams and scrum teams. They have a talent for gathering feedback from users and using it to create better products and experiences. They are an expert at analyzing metrics from Google Analytics, Firebase, A/B testing suites and other marketing tools and distilling the information into actionable insights. Finally they are results-driven and know how to achieve impact and outcomes for their product portfolio. They should be comfortable being accountable for meeting KPIs in support of our broader strategic goals.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate cross-functionally to create a project roadmap and drive projects from start to finish
• Define and communicate detailed product requirements
• Define and track goals and KPIs relevant to all product releases including in areas of audience growth, engagement, conversion, speed and stability
• Develop innovative ideas for new pathways to audience growth, membership and loyalty-building with realistic business cases and timelines
• Lead QA efforts including regression and feature testing with internal testers and automated external testing software
• Use data driven methodology to optimize using A/B testing results and analytics data

Requirements:

• 3-5 years of product management experience in an agile software development environment
• Multiple examples of launching successful features and digital products in areas of consumer product, e-commerce, digital media, or related fields
• Experience using analytics data to make product decisions that led to better outcomes, using sources like Google Analytics, Firebase, Mixpanel, Parsely, or related tools
• Experience working directly with software engineers and designers, authoring detailed requirements with examples of successful collaborations
• Top-notch communication skills in writing and presentation

Nice to Have:

• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: website development, mobile app development, e-commerce, subscription or fundraising products, or digital media applications.
• Previous experience in news media organizations
• Understanding of web technologies including HTML / CSS / JS as well SQL or database languages

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative team culture
• A hybrid work schedule: 2 days in the office, three days remote
• Opportunity to be part of an iconic brand!

The information contained in this job description is not intended to create any contractual or other legal commitment. CSTM may change the content or format of this job at any time at its sole and exclusive discretion without notice.

CSTM does not discriminate in its employment decisions based on race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, citizenship or national origin, veteran status, or on any other basis which would violate any applicable federal, state, or local law.

Chicago Sun-Times

Want to join the leadership team of one of Chicago’s most anticipated summer events?

The Hyde Park Summer Fest team needs a strong Event Director for the 2024 and, possibly, 2025 festival season.

The director will report directly to the Chief Executive Officer of the Fest and will work to strategize around and integrate the artistic vision of the Fest with the audience-facing and stakeholder group elements of the event; ensuring that the upcoming festival stays true to its origins while continuing to elevate and grow in the market.

Our ideal candidate will have large-scale event production experience, preferably in the entertainment industry. Candidates should be up to date with industry and festival trends, and be prepared to bring a level of entrepreneurship, innovation, and initiative to the role while understanding the necessity to elevate the festival’s position in the marketplace. The candidate also understands what it means to be a part of a growing movement. As a leader on this team, this person will embody the mission and be a part of bringing the greater vision to life, this may mean taking on other tasks that are not necessarily listed in the job description. But knowing that this will lead to making the event a true success.

This role will start as a 1-year full-time, temp position and will require extended work hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends. This schedule will vary and pick up as the event approaches. There may be out-of-state travel to meet with potential talent and partners but that will be disclosed before scheduled. (Note: This role will be extended for the next season, following a review of the 2024 event. )

Top priorities include but are not limited to…

The Fest:

• Working closely and collaboratively with cross-functional teams within the organization to ensure efficiencies and lead a successful Fest program.
• Working with the CEO to translate the vision into a strategy with actionable goals
• Serving as the leader for all major festival collaborators: Marketing and Communications, Sponsorships, Technology, Ticketing, Digital, Talent Management, and Fest Operations to ensure all activities are consistent and aligned with the mission.
• Stepping in as a key liaison, when needed, when dealing with press and other external partner
• Leading Fest Programming meetings and participating as a key member of leadership in strategic vision and decision-making on Hyde Park Summer Fest.
• Maintaining and building trusted relationships with key internal and external partners for consistency, collaboration, and unified goals.

The Concert:

• Overseeing all aspects of the live event, from the initial planning stages to the final execution
• Giving high-level updates to the CEO regarding talent and concert specifics; keeping them abreast of all major decisions
• Participating in contract negotiations with artists and vendors
• Managing entire concert budget
• Participating in the hiring of key event production staff and contractors
• Coordinating technical and logistical details of the event
• Ensuring the smooth operation of the concert portion of the festival

The Event Director is the mastermind behind the scenes of Hyde Park Summer Fest. Every decision that this candidate makes will ensure that everything runs seamlessly to create a memorable experience for the attendees and community.

The required direct and transferrable skills:

• Legal authorization to work in the United States.
• Min 5 years’ experience in large-scale event/concert/festival production with a preference for entertainment industry experience.
• Experience or proficient understanding of ticketing strategy
• Experience and demonstrated ability to flourish in a hands-on, highly collaborative, team-driven, growth-centric environment.
• Strong project management skills with demonstrated ability to strategize, set, and meet goals.
• Experience in event ticketing and sponsorship is a plus.
• Experience managing large-scale budgeting processes and ability to bring productions in at or under budget.
• Monitoring multiple projects against the overall planning
• A passion for creating an event that puts Chicago on a global map for music and entertainment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to convey a strategic plan that is clear and inspiring to all.
• Ability to work respectfully and collaboratively across the leadership team and various departments.
• An accessible work style dedicated to teamwork and transparency.
• Highest levels of integrity and ethics.

Hyde Park Summer Fest

Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company’s success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers’ need for service excellence and are committed to it.

Job Summary

The Sales & Community Coordinator is an inside sales professional who is passionate about selling the sports and recreational experience with a truly differentiated competitive advantage. They are primarily responsible for uncovering additional sport surface sales and booking opportunities through effectively managing the facility’s surface flow including contracts, spot rentals, public programs, third-party tournaments, and in-house tournaments.

This role supports the entire sales and community outreach process; from bringing awareness and promoting the facility’s products and services, to the introduction of the facility to the prospect, to maintaining ongoing communication throughout the ‘life cycle’ of the customer.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Revenue Development
• Program Delivery and Execution
• Customer Focused, Customer Relationships
• Manage Financial Accountability and Administrative Requirements
• Strategic Relationships and Managing Conflicts

Abilities, Attributes and Experience

• Post-Secondary school diploma or degree in business, marketing and/or recreation (as asset)
• At least 3 years’ experience within a sports/recreational environment would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in closing in a sales environment.
• Previous experience in an inside sales environment an asset
• Excellent listening and customer service skills to provide solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation ability.
• Strong follow-up skills and an ability to deal with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database management
• Strong working knowledge of the online and social media
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

If you are interested in this role and becoming part of the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices
Canlan Sports

Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company’s success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers’ need for service excellence and are committed to it.

Job Summary

The Sales & Community Coordinator(Programs) is an inside sales professional who is passionate about selling the sports and recreational experience with a truly differentiated competitive advantage. They are primarily responsible for uncovering additional sport surface sales and booking opportunities through effectively managing the facility’s surface flow including contracts, spot rentals, public programs, third-party tournaments, and in-house tournaments.

This role supports the entire sales and community outreach process; from bringing awareness and promoting the facility’s products and services, to the introduction of the facility to the prospect, to maintaining ongoing communication throughout the ‘life cycle’ of the customer.

Responsibilities

• Sales & Revenue Development
• Program Delivery and Execution
• Customer Focused, Customer Relationships
• Manage Financial Accountability and Administrative Requirements
• Strategic Relationships and Managing Conflicts

Abilities, Attributes and Experience

• Post-Secondary school diploma or degree in business, marketing and/or recreation (as asset)
• At least 3 years’ experience within a sports/recreational environment would be an asset.
• Demonstrated experience in closing in a sales environment.
• Previous experience in an inside sales environment an asset
• Excellent listening and customer service skills to provide solutions.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and oral communication, including presentation ability.
• Strong follow-up skills and an ability to deal with tact, diplomacy and confidentiality.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite and database management
• Strong working knowledge of the online and social media
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

If you are interested in this role and becoming part of the Canlan team, please apply online.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices
Canlan Sports

Canlan Sports is the largest private sector owner and operator of recreational sports complexes in North America. The company’s success in the recreation-entertainment & hospitality industry is attributed to a combination of innovative programming, service delivery leadership and world-class sports complexes. We understand our customers’ need for service excellence and are committed to it.

Job Summary

The Manager, Leagues, is a key member of the sports complex team at Canlan Sports, taking ownership of the registration, management, and effective delivery of Adult Leagues, including the Adult Safe Hockey League (ASHL), as well as providing operational support for Youth Leagues, including the Youth Hockey League (YHL). Providing leadership, initiative, and a strong business acumen, this role ensures that Canlan Sports’ recreational leagues deliver on a value proposition built around a reliable, safe, and fun customer experience.

Position Requirements

• Light travel may be required on an annual basis for team meetings or conferences.

Accountabilities

Primary Areas Of Accountability For The Role Include

• League Management: Effectively managing registrations, divisional parity, scheduling, and building the necessary relationships to deliver a best-in-class customer experience.
• Customer Acquisition + Retention: In-market expert who can identify opportunities to build new divisions and acquire new teams, while maintaining high levels of annual retention.
• Staff Leadership: Ability to work effectively with complex teammates, while hiring and managing a team of qualified conveners, referees, and timekeepers.
• Flexible Work Schedule: Ability to maintain a flexible work schedule, which includes a combination of daytime, evening, and weekend work.

Leadership Competencies and Responsibilities

• Adult Safe Hockey League (ASHL) + Adult League Management and Execution
• Plans surface allocation and league capacities based on customer demand, surface optimization, and the potential for strategic growth
• Utilizes proprietary technology to develop equalized schedules that promote parity for all participating teams at all designated sports complexes.
• Manages a team of conveners and game officials to ensure that the product is consistently executed at a high level.
• Attentive to the needs of the league throughout the season, understanding the priorities and key tasks associated with the start-up of the league, the in-season execution, playoffs, and transition to the next season
• As assigned by the Sports Complex General Manager, scheduled for on-site convening as a component of the weekly duties; as well as manager-on-duty shifts, as required.
• Annually reviews and updates the rule book to govern gameplay and manages the league in-line with the established processes.
• Develops evaluation procedures for game officials to ensure that standards and expectations are being met, or taking any necessary corrective action.
• Manages a thorough competitive analysis to understand market trends, retention metrics, and reasons for teams not returning to participate in the league.
• As required, participates on designated committees or task forces that help improve the operational efficiency of the league (e.g. Rule Changes, Discipline)
• Ability to respond to and troubleshoot urgent issues outside of standard working hours.
• ASHL Tournaments Delivery
• Under direction from the Product Managers, and as necessary, working collaboratively with the Manager, ASHL Tournaments and Affiliate Leagues, works with designated team members to schedule a team of conveners and game officials that ensure that ASHL and Adult Tournaments are consistently executed and delivered at a high level.
• Youth Hockey League (YHL) Delivery
• Subject matter expert in league operations, assisting the Manager, Youth Leagues and Programs in the delivery of best-in-class youth league experiences.
• Uses established technology platforms and best practices to ensure that convener and game official scheduling maximizes operational efficiencies between Youth and Adult league programming at the sports complex.
• Ensures that game scheduling, and any adjustments to the ice-flow are done with the intention to maximize ice optimization.
• Serves an escalatory resource for suspensions, customer disputes, providing meaningful customer resolution.
• Provides recommendations, feedback, and customer intelligence to the central team to help improve future league programming.
• Sales and Customer Relationship Development
• Takes ownership of participant registrations, communication with team reps, achieving retention targets, and driving growth of new participants.
• Displays a strong degree of comfort in selling scenarios while maintaining confidence and professionalism in such environments.
• Works with the Marketing team and the Product Manager to develop robust campaigns that satisfy the needs and objectives of league programming.
• Supports marketing campaigns with a personalized approach, leveraging e-mail and phone calls to drive retention and create organic growth with new participants.
• Develops and maintains relationships with local sports organizations and strategic partners to create new channels of opportunity.
• Team Development and Conflict Management
• Works with the Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments to understand goals and objectives of the department and prioritize them, accordingly.
• In collaboration with the Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments, develops, implements, and executes standard operating procedures and organizational playbook.
• Demonstrates leadership and provides direction for conveners, ensuring that their training and development is prioritized and is reflected in the standard of execution.
• Has a customer-focused attitude and instills that in the team to ensure that customer service expectations are always a priority.
• Works with Canlan Sports’ Customer Contact Centre to effectively manage customer inquiries in a responsive manner, as required.
• Has a pragmatic and balanced approach in managing any potential conflict, proactively resolving concerns and escalating issues, if required.
• Innovation and Product Development
• In collaboration with the Product Manager, implements goals and priorities that focus on innovation and the improvement of league programming.
• Identifies potential tournament opportunities that may exist within a local market.
• Works with Canlan Sports’ in-house Tournaments team to provide expertise and knowledge that may improve our products and services.
• Manage Financial Accountabilities and Administrative Requirements
• Implements, delivers, and achieves the accountabilities of the Annual Operating Plan’s revenue targets, expense management, identifying variances, and applying corrective measures as necessary.
• Manages month-end reporting procedures and provides subject matter expertise in the development of revenue and expense forecasts.
• Payroll management for all direct reports, including the submission of relevant documents (e.g. Action Forms); as well as relevant payments to independent contractors (e.g. game officials)
• Leads the team to ensure that accounts receivables are collected in accordance with established timelines.
• Hiring lead for Conveners and Game Officials (Referees, Timekeepers), executing hiring best practices, developing recruitment channels, conducting interviews, and managing direct reports in accordance with organizational guidelines.

Key Relationships

This individual will build strategic relationships with others to advance the success of Canlan Sports organization as a whole.

• Conveners, Referees, Timekeepers
• Sports Complex General Managers
• Product Manager, Adult Leagues and Tournaments
• Product Manager, Youth Leagues and Tournaments
• Additional Sports Complex Team Members
• Additional League and Tournament Managers

Qualifications and Education

• Diploma or Degree in Sports, Business, Recreation, or Facility Management or a combination of relevant work experience and education.
• Experience managing a hockey league or working in a league programming environment.
• Completion of any relevant certificate programs may be considered an asset.
• Proof of valid certifications listed above is required

Abilities, Attributes and Experience

• Three (3) to Five (5) years of successful experience in a sports related business in a supervisory position.
• Demonstrated computer and technology skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, Stats Programs, CRM)
• Knowledge and understanding of marketing and communications campaigns would be considered an asset.
• Strong, demonstrated knowledge of hockey leagues, tournaments, operating procedures, and best practices.
• Proven ability to multi-task and balance priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Diligent communicator who’s able to leverage e-mail, internal channels (e.g., Microsoft Teams), and phone calls to connect with internal and external stakeholders.
• Creative and innovative approach to product execution and future growth opportunities.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, color, creed, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military service, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions or any other classification protected by federal, provincial, and local laws and ordinances. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request. This Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all practices.
Canlan Sports

Local candidates only.

Hybrid work schedule available after completing full onsite training.

Founded in 2002, Wholesale Interiors is a furniture company that owns the brand of Baxton Studio. Primarily as an e-commerce wholesaler with national distribution, Wholesale Interiors aims to develop and provide stylish and affordable furniture. Wholesale Interiors operates two distribution facilities and three retail stores. You can visit our website at www.wholesale-interiors.com.

We are looking for a Chicago Metropolitan candidate who can work with high accuracy and efficiency to start immediately. This person needs to be highly analytical. Main responsibility will be assisting our business development teams with handling new & existing prospects customers sales call/email, products inquiries, pricing, account managements include searching for products to meet client branding and product needs and filling holes in the product assortment as needed, social medias/marketing and any ad hoc functions. 85% focus on account managements and customer service, 15% focus business development, social media and marketing.

KEY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Submitting products through online web-portals or excel spreadsheet;
• Submitting products proposal;
• Maintaining customers’ portals;
• Providing products updates, images, descriptions to clients;
• Strong pricing analysis and sales analysis
• Sales analysis;
• Frequent liaison with customers;
• Online event planning and scheduling;
• Site audits
• Answering new prospect & existing accounts products questions on the phone and emails;
• Responding to after sales inquiries through emails and phones in a timely manner;
• Updating fulfillment information via e-commerce platforms;
• Preparing shipping documents, FedEx and UPS shipping labels;
• Updating and uploading new skus for company websites e-commerce platforms;
• Handling flyers and generating new leads with cold calls and emails;
• Details oriented in submitting products through online web-portals or excel spreadsheet and site audits;
• Providing products updates, images, descriptions to clients;
• Social medias postings, planning, implementing and monitoring the company’s social media strategy in order to increase brand awareness, improve marketing efforts and increase sales;
• Write technical and creative marketing copy for mailing lists, social media and flyers;
• Ability to ensure 100% team success.
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once in fast growing company;
• EDI Integration/EDI troubleshooting/EDI Mapping/Understanding ERP systems.
• Other ad-hoc functions and projects.
• DO NOT apply if not proficient in Excel.

Qualification:

• 1-2 years of work experience required; training will be provided to the right candidate;
• Bachelor’s degree in business/marketing is required;
• Proactive, highly analytical, team player and a problem solver;
• Fast learner and multi-tasker;
• Deliver exceptional results in a timely manner;
• A good team player, must work well as part of a focused growing team/department, with minimal supervision and a disciplined and productive “self-starter” work ethic;
• Proficient in Photoshop, Image Editing, Canva and Outlook;
• EDI, ERP, Shipping knowledge and basic understanding of HTML and CSS is a plus;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to multitask and work under deadline/pressure;
• Detailed oriented and independent learner;
• Willingness to work as part of a team and take extra responsibilities;
• Strong advanced excel skills is a must, with excel formula such as VLOOKUP, pivot table and other formulas;
• Bilingual in Chinese/Mandarin/Japanese/Filipino/Hindi/Polish/Bulgarian/Ukrainian preferable.

Salary will be based on qualifications and job experiences.



Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Wholesale Interiors, Inc.

Position Summary

Are you a born storyteller and information seeker who has a knack for understanding and distilling complex information into lay-friendly content? Are you experienced in marketing and want to utilize those skills to inform and empower the brain tumor community? The American Brain Tumor Association (ABTA) is a steadfast advocate on behalf of the brain tumor community where we help patients, caregivers, and their loved ones. Our mission is to advance the understanding and treatment of brain tumors with the goals of improving, extending and, ultimately, saving the lives of those impacted by a brain tumor diagnosis.

Join us as the Manager of Marketing and Communications where you will work closely with the Senior Director of Marketing and Communications to facilitate the growth and engagement of the brain tumor community by stimulating discussion and interactions to elevate brand attraction and engagement.

In this role, you will help to increase awareness and impact of the ABTA Research Program and Patient Services. You will be responsible for crafting and packaging educational content, leading marketing support for our annual research conference and coordinating our presence at external medical and patient conferences.

Annual salary range $67,000 – $74,000.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

Research Program

· Lead the development and execution of communications and marketing tactics to increase awareness and impact of the ABTA Research Program.

· Ideate storytelling opportunities and curate long and short-from content in lay-friendly language to promote the ABTA Research Program, including program vision, research recipients and their projects, and scientific advancements.

· Develop and disseminate media announcements associated with research milestones, external partnerships, and grant awards.

· Lead marketing support of the ABTA Alumni Research Annual Meeting by developing marketing assets, including program booklet, signage, promotion emails, and onsite meeting support.

· Promote research grant opportunities to the research community using email and social media.

· Design and produce Research Program marketing assets, including website content, program flyer and videos.

· Orchestrate communications and marketing support for external medical meetings, including maintaining exhibit calendar, development of exhibit protocol, signage, materials, and social media promotion.

Patient Services

· Manage content updates and production of patient education brochure series, including working with a medical writer, facilitating internal and external reviews, working with a designer, working with translation vendor, and managing inventory and supply.

· Responsible for maintaining updated educational content on website and identifying and addressing information gaps.

General

· Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

· Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in communications, marketing, health sciences or a closely related field.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in social media and digital marketing within a disease space. Agency experience, a plus.

· Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with ability to distill and synthesize complex information into lay-friendly and meaningful content.

· Proven background and proficiency in creating content for social media channels (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube, and Instagram) with a track record of growing audiences and delivering on metrics.

• Experience producing original content and designs for emails, social media, digital ads, newsletters, and other communications channels.

· Exceptional storytelling skills with the ability to create editorial content for social media properties and digital marketing channels.

· Basic video editing and design skills and familiarity with design and editing software (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva).

· Experience working with email platforms, including Mailchimp and/or Pardot.

· Solid project management skills with the ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with varying timelines and deadlines.

• Strong capability to work collaboratively across departments in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to represent ABTA in a professional capacity with healthcare professionals and the scientific community.
• Ability to communicate and interact well with socially, culturally, and professionally diverse groups and individuals.

· Track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

• Bilingual in Spanish, a plus.

· Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Interested in Working for the ABTA?

Submit a cover letter with your resume to [email protected].

Resumes without a cover letter will not be considered.

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The ABTA offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401K plan with employer match; parental leave; monthly technology stipend; a generous paid time off plan; summer hours; work-life balance and flexible work-from-home schedule.

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American Brain Tumor Association

Job Title: Marketing Manager

Job Summary: The Marketing Manager will help the business by managing all internal/external communication of the company and represent the company to the outside world. They will be directly responsible for creating content, social media management, website development, carrying out marketing/communication strategies and reporting.

Reports to: Director of Talent Acquisition

Supervisory Responsibilities: This Marketing Manager will be a team of 1 to start out. We are looking for someone who can come in and build this department from the ground up. This area of the business has primarily been outsourced in the past, but we are looking to bring it in-house and build a team once the foundation has been laid. This person will not manage anyone initially, but he or she may manage future hires in the marketing department.

Schedule: In office in Oak Brook, IL Monday, Wednesday, Thursday / Remote Tuesday & Friday

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop social media strategies and increase followers and activity across job boards, Instagram, Facebook, X, TikTok, etc.
• Create and maintain company branding, messaging and organizational updates on the following job boards: LinkedIn, Indeed, Glassdoor and Handshake.
• Develop, implement, and track marketing programs and communication strategies such as email, social media, digital campaigns, and events.
• Research and write content for the company website, infographics, blogs, and newsletters.
• Maintain/create our website page content, design and functionality for clarity, consistency, and ease of use.
• Collaborate with key internal role-players such as managing partners, Talent Acquisition and Sales Leaders to brainstorm content ideas and facilitate projects in line with the company’s strategy and in support of various brand initiatives.
• Oversee all internal and external communications for our company, ensuring the messaging is consistent and engaging.
• Manage marketing Inbox, handling requests and creating sales collateral such as slicks, brochures, pamphlets, program booklets, etc.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, competitor offerings and demographic data.
• Develop internal communication strategies to keep employees engaged and aware of company initiatives, policies, and updates.
• Design and manage quarterly newsletter.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or Business preferred.
• 3+ years of experience writing across a variety of mediums (digital, blogs/articles, advertising, marketing and sales collateral, social media, etc.)
• 1+ year of Marketing Management experience – content creation and execution.
• Previous experience with marketing and communication strategy development.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign & Photoshop), Canva, Sprout Social (or similar program), WordPress (or similar program).
• Ability to work independently as there will be no marketing team to offload or delegate tasks to at first.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong time management and multitasking skills.

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