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Onward Search needs a Communication Manager for a global beauty retailer.

You’ll join the marketing team to boost their loyal customer base and increase engagement across all channels.

This is a 4 month contract opportunity with the possibility of extension. This is a hybrid position, several times a month in their Naperville-area office. This is not a remote role.

To learn more about this Communication Manager opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!

As a Communication Manager you’ll:

  • Support omnichannel efforts in creating data-led comms plans to fuel existing and grow their loyal customers
  • Work alongside marketing communications, UX content, and media teams to help create a holistic and branded strategy
  • Support and create written briefs and customer journeys for marketing campaigns
  • Present briefs and strategy to internal teams and stakeholders, including senior leadership

Skills & Experience needed:

  • 3+ years in a creative agency setting, preferably large matrixed organizations
  • 3+ years industry experience in a marketing strategy and planning role, preferably in retail/CPG
  • Proven experience in conceptualizing and launching omnichannel campaigns
  • History working on a variation of campaigns: digital, social, email, print, and more
  • A passion for the beauty space is a plus

To learn more about this Communication Manager opportunity, apply now and chat with a recruiter today!

What’s in our benefits packages:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • 401k Program
  • Commuter Benefit
  • eLearning
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Ongoing Training & Development
  • *To qualify for our benefits package, you must work over 30 hours per week and the length of assignment must be a minimum of 10 weeks.

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Quill.com makes the job of ordering supplies easier and more rewarding. While delivering everything from paper, ink and toner to cleaning supplies and technology. Quill showcases exceptional customer service. Quill had proven to be a trusted partner of Staples since being acquired in 1998.

This person will lead the project management of key marketing campaigns, ensuring efficiency and timeliness, and help oversee and optimize the marketing department processes, ensuring operational excellence. This person will play a critical role in providing clarity and momentum to drive key marketing initiatives to fruition in a timely and cohesive manner.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leads cross-functional teams and external partners to drive multiple concurrent projects and to meet our strategic and tactical marketing objectives via web-based project management software.
  • Oversee all aspects of projects including scope, risk, schedule, budget, quality, and communication to stakeholders’ fullest satisfaction and in line with Marketing strategy.
  • Responsible for driving cross-functional planning and collaboration on key marketing campaigns or agency initiatives, ensuring connectivity across all channels (sem, seo, social, site, etc.) or the Agency and with multiple partners (merchandising, external agencies, etc.).
  • Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet continuously changing needs and requirements. Holds cross-functional teams and external partners accountable to deadlines and priorities.
  • Lead internal and external status meetings effectively; prepare agendas, capture, store and distribute meeting notes.
  • Evaluate new work requests, access scope and identify resources needed, assign individual responsibilities, schedule action items and ensure deadlines are met.
  • Provide regular updates and progress reports to marketing leadership.
  • Act as point of escalation internally and with partners for all issues, reports, and change orders to marketing projects.
  • Review all work before delivering to stakeholders; coordinate internal reviews and implement related QA efforts.
  • Keep track of lessons learned and share with internal team members.
  • Lead and/or participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for projects.
  • Determine needed improvement to internal and external processes and implement across functional teams and external partners as needed.
  • Lead development of decks, meetings and presentations as needed.

What you bring to the table:

  • Self-starter with strong organizational skills who can work independently and collaboratively on multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • High attention to detail with excellent organizational and project management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and use time management skills.
  • Solid time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • Strong problem solver who knows how to ask the right questions, build hypotheses, and prove or disprove with data insights.
  • Very strong analytical and quantitative skills with a demonstrated ability to interpret and leverage data to drive decision making.
  • You adjust easily to the constantly evolving needs of a company in growth mode.
  • You thrive on giving and receiving constructive feedback in service of doing great work.
  • Genuine passion for marketing, project management, and innovation in your area of expertise.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications

  • 4+ years of experience leading digital marketing projects within an interactive advertising or digital marketing agency environment, or as a PM for a marketing department at a large online retailer.
  • A good understanding of, or experience with, Search Engine Optimization, PPC, web channels, display, social media, direct mail, and email marketing
  • Skilled at managing digital marketing projects from inception to completion, on time, on budget and to high standards while working in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment.
  • Ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and handle a range of projects simultaneously.
  • Possess understanding of basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and ability to make informed decisions accordingly.
  • Proficient in all aspects of project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring / controlling, closing).
  • Proficient in Adobe Analytics and/or G4
  • Proficient with Jira

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, advertising or communications
  • Basic HTML knowledge is beneficial
  • PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or CSP certification preferred

We Offer:

  • Hybrid work schedule: 3 days onsite and 2 days per week remote
  • Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups
  • Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)
  • Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more perks and benefits

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Trajectory Energy Partners, a solar energy development company, is filling a Marketing Manager position.  We are seeking a talented and creative Marketing Manager to join our dynamic team. As the Marketing Manager at Trajectory Energy Partners, this position will play a pivotal role in marketing strategy, content creation, website management, and developing marketing materials to support our community solar and utility-scale solar project development to elevate our brand and drive engagement with our target audiences.

Trajectory works with communities across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic to develop community solar and utility scale solar projects. More information on the company can be found at: www.trajectoryenergy.com 

Responsibilities:

  • Content creation: Develop engaging and informative content for various marketing channels, including website pages, blogs, social media posts, email campaigns, press releases, and marketing collateral, to promote our solar energy projects and communicate our value proposition to customers.
  • Website management: Oversee and maintain Trajectory Energy Partners’ website, ensuring it is up-to-date, visually appealing, and optimized for user experience, and manage content updates in alignment with project milestones and corporate updates.
  • Marketing materials: Create compelling marketing materials such as brochures, presentations, case studies, and videos to support our Development team and effectively communicate the benefits of our community solar and utility-scale solar projects to potential partners and stakeholders. 
  • Branding and messaging: Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and communication channels, adhering to brand guidelines and tone of voice, and develop clear and impactful messaging to resonate with our target audiences.
  • Digital marketing: Implement online marketing campaigns, including social media advertising, content distribution, and lead generation strategies.
  • Market research: Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify industry trends, customer preferences, and opportunities for Trajectory Energy Partners to differentiate itself within the solar energy market.
  • Performance tracking and reporting: Utilize analytics tools to measure the effectiveness of marketing initiatives and campaigns, providing regular performance reports and actionable insights to optimize marketing strategies.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: Work closely with project development teams and other departments to align marketing efforts with project-specific goals and overall business objectives.
  • Event support: Assist in organizing and coordinating marketing events, industry conferences, and webinars to promote Trajectory Energy Partners’ projects and establish the company as a thought leader in the solar industry.

Qualifications:

  • Proven experience as a Marketing Manager or similar role, with a focus on content creation, website management, and marketing materials development.
  • Solid understanding of marketing principles, digital marketing strategies, and content marketing techniques.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to craft compelling marketing content and effectively convey complex ideas.
  • Experience in website management and proficiency in content management systems (CMS) to maintain and update website content.
  • Strong creative and design skills, with the ability to develop visually appealing and impactful marketing materials.
  • Proficiency in using marketing tools and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign), email marketing platforms, and analytics tools.
  • Detail-oriented with strong organizational and project management skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
  • Passion for renewable energy and a commitment to sustainability.

Position based in the Chicago area.  Trajectory has an office in Chicago, but work from home is flexible and most employees have a hybrid work schedule.  Travel across Illinois and other states to work with community leaders and local officials, and meet with other Trajectory team members on a regular basis. The salary range for this position is $60,000 to $90,000.

Trajectory Energy Partners

SUMMARY:

The Marketing Manager will report to the Director of Marketing. This role is instrumental in helping Visual Comfort become even more well-known for its broad assortment of Architectural (Functional) Lighting. The Marketing Manager will support Architectural Lighting growth across all channels including Visual Comfort’s Direct business, Lighting Specifiers, Showrooms, Integrators, E-Commerce, and Direct-to-Designers.

This role will help build and expand the Visual Comfort brand by driving awareness and inspiration of Visual Comfort’s Architectural product portfolio through a wide range of online and offline marketing activity related to product launches, digital marketing efforts and sales materials. This role will be expected to report quarterly on measurable activities and monitor the competitive landscape.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

· New Product Introductions – Work closely with Product Development, Creative and Engineering teams to ensure every new product launches with complete and accurate content, imagery and inspiring/educational sales tools.

· Catalog/Website/Specification Sheets – Work closely with Product Development and Creative teams to prepare, build and maintain Architectural catalogs/brochures, website content and specification sheets. Includes drafting, copy writing, proofing, working with the web-team for implementation, and coordinating distribution.

· Sales Tools/Trainings – Support the Sales Teams by soliciting feedback on material needs and execute upon feedback via a “project management” mindset and within the expectations of the budget. Sales Tools include rep cases, catalogs/brochures, application imagery, installation and feature videos, webinar trainings, etc.

· Tradeshow – Work closely with the Merchandising, Sales and Creative teams to ensure Visual Comfort’s Architectural merchandising displays, marketing collateral and special events represent the brand in the best possible light. Attend tradeshows including set-up, training, and interacting with Sales Reps and Customers.

· Email Campaigns & Social Media – Drive brand awareness through creation of email and social media topics including Instagram, LinkedIn, and Pinterest. This role is responsible for developing a content calendar and working with the Creative team to deploy relevant content to each platform. This role is expected to build relationships with Reps and Customers for unique content building and attaining UGC rights managed imagery.

· Competitive Research – Monitor and report on marketing programs led by competitive lighting companies across all relevant channels.

· Budget – Responsibly execute upon marketing initiatives within the expectations of the budget and help track expenses for the department.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations or related field. Master’s Degree in Business, Marketing or related field, a plus.

Related Experience:

  • A minimum of five (5) years of full-time experience as a professional marketing manager (spanning both traditional and digital marketing).
  • 3 years’ experience in Architectural Lighting is strongly preferred
  • Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be accepted.
  • Experience in multi-channel B2B and B2C business models is a plus.
  • Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.
  • Must exhibit proficient computer skills utilizing the Microsoft Office Suite of software, including word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, and outlook. Experience with Constant Contact database/email system, a plus.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:

· Strong knowledge of the principles, practices, and objectives of marketing, particularly in product marketing

  • Proven success in developing, implementing and measuring marketing programs, public relations, social media, digital marketing, etc.
  • Excellent verbal communication and writing skills, with some copy writing experience (with samples available)
  • Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work well with a wide variety of people and cross-functional teams
  • Superior organization, planning skills, time management and prioritization with the ability to multi-task and work well under pressure in a dynamic, team environment
  • Interest in and energy to investigate new marketing strategies, techniques and tactics to bring a steady stream of new recommendations designed to meet the overall marketing objectives in more efficient and/or effective ways
  • Strong analytical skills with a consistent focus on results measurement and fact-based decision making; while still having/building strong instincts about this business on which to generate educated guesses as well
  • Naturally self-motivated, pro-active and eager to achieve goals; comfortable asking for help and open to appropriate supervision and clear direction
  • Strong project management skills to keep initiatives on time and on budget
  • Detail oriented to assist with print and digital proofing, providing robust and thorough feedback on first round of review
  • Expresses natural curiosity to learn about the business and generate new ideas

Essential Functions AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Collaborate with the Marketing, Creative, Web and Product teams on the following marketing initiatives:

  • To set objectives and marketing plans related to brand strategy, new product development pipelines and sales goals, all in the context of an ever increasing understanding of the competitive space and the key market drivers. Conduct research to provide marketplace/competitive assessments and recommendations regarding entry into possible new categories, markets or channels.

· To manage & measure ongoing marketing plans — making recommendations about objectives, key messaging, proposed vehicles, budget estimates, research/metrics, etc. and then executing approved plans throughout successful completion.

· To serve as brand source for internal PR outreach, providing brand priorities, direction, key messaging and product information as newsworthy products/programs are launched — striving for positive, timely, accurate publicity in targeted publications, blogs and social media outlets, particularly building our expertise within targeted social media that impacts our key constituents.

· To plan and create multi-faceted marketing/sales plans to support/publicize large, new product roll-outs driven by the timing of industry-wide trade shows/conferences during which the brands tend to launch their new lines. Particularly as brands enter brand new product categories, investigate and recommend impactful launch tools.

· To develop ongoing sales support materials, programs, newsletters, merchandising tools to increase the productivity and effectiveness of our network of sales reps with our customers (whether showrooms, internet retailers or industry specifiers, e.g. architects, lighting designers, etc.)

· To define consumer communications objectives and strategies to ultimately build more brand awareness with consumers, engaging them in lighting decisions and lighting’s significant impact on any design project. Ensure brand websites are inspiring, current and consumer friendly.

· To write and continually update copy for a wide range of marketing materials, e.g. catalogs, product descriptions, social media posts, sales/customer newsletters, a wide variety of email blasts, etc.

· Attend work regularly as scheduled.

· Support and exhibit the Visual Comfort values.

Cognitive Considerations:

Must exhibit cognitive abilities to:

· Make balanced, fact-based, relevant recommendations & decisions, avoiding emotionally-driven decision making

· Solve problems by collaborating with colleagues and functional experts to ensure fully-considered actions are implemented

· Focus on critical tasks and ideas which require specific, detailed attention without getting distracted by irrelevant considerations

· Learn new things about complex industries and business dynamics, then retain, leverage and integrate that new knowledge for subsequent decision-making

· Seek and learn new marketing techniques/programs/opportunities, then quickly & accurately assess if worth further investigation; efficiently eliminate others in order to maintain focus and avoid distraction

· Proactively try to anticipate needs/hurdles/next steps in order to navigate long-term projects successfully and avoid getting stuck unnecessarily

· Generate, organize and analyze relevant data/trends to formally or informally measure the results of marketing programs and gauge their short- and long-term impact on key business objectives & metrics

· Organize and express thoughts clearly and succinctly in formats used internally as well as copy-written formats for external customer or consumer communications

· Respect the requirements and deadlines of others (both internal and external constituents) in order to drive decision making or program development in ways that will allow others to do their jobs well and in turn make more significant impact on key business objectives & metrics

Visual Comfort & Co.

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A renowned Commercial Insurance Firm founded over 30 years ago is looking to hire a vibrant Marketing Campaign Manager to help build out their already-trendy brand. With great benefits and work-life balance, the team of almost 1,000 in the heart of Chicago is in search of a mid-level multichannel marketing professional to work directly under their Lead Marketing Manager to assist in numerous tasks such as digital/paid/social media, email campaigns, websites, print, etc.

As such, their ideal candidate has 4+ years of experience in marketing with commercial insurance and/or financial services firms. As a bonus, this person would have P&C experience. The salary for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s location and experience. The anticipated salary range for this role is $70,000 – $90,000 per year, plus a discretionary annual bonus and employees are expected to be in office 2-3 days a week!

Overview:

  • Position: Marketing Campaign Manager
  • Department: Marketing and Communications
  • Reports To: Lead Marketing Campaign Manager

Key Relationships: marketing team, focus group leadership, broker relations, claims team, compliance, internal communications, and relevant stakeholders.

Summary:

The role of Marketing Campaign Manager involves the effective oversight and execution of designated focus group marketing campaigns and strategies.

Key Duties:

  • Collaborate closely with the marketing team and key business partners to develop marketing campaigns and strategies.
  • Craft compelling and engaging content for multi-channel messaging.
  • Create or coordinate creative assets for emails, social media content, thought leadership, and marketing materials.
  • Project manage assigned marketing initiatives, ensuring timely delivery within established deadlines.
  • Monitor and evaluate the overall effectiveness of marketing campaigns and individual tactics.
  • Contribute to the development of a global integrated marketing and content calendar.

Candidate Requirements:

Education and Qualifications:

  • Expected to have a degree and a professional marketing qualification.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficient in time and project management.
  • Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Experience with project management tools, with a preference for Asana.

Knowledge and Experience:

  • Previous experience in product marketing or as a marketing campaign manager.
  • Familiarity with multi-channel marketing practices.
  • Preferred experience or knowledge in property and casualty insurance.
  • History of working within multidisciplinary marketing teams.

Interviews are taking place ASAP. If you are interested and feel like this would be a fit, please apply with your resume and we can schedule a good time to connect soon!!

Selby Jennings

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Our client in the Home Remodel/Manufacturing space is seeking a Digital Marketing Manager to join their team. We are looking for someone who understands the ins and outs of marketing strategy, analysis, and campaign execution.

Responsibilities:

  • The Digital Marketing Manager will own all paid search performance to drive incremental growth across our digital landscape – This is a hands-on role.
  • As the subject matter expert, the DMM will work closely with internal stakeholders as well as agency partners to steer the continued growth of this critical channel, driving paid search, paid social, display and native ads to deliver significant, qualified paid traffic.
  • The DMM will help develop strategies, identify optimization opportunities, and execute day-to-day tactics to increase marketing-driven pipeline and site traffic.
  • The DMM must have good communications skills with the ability to confidently present campaign performance, provide ongoing recommendations on the latest industry trends to senior managers.
  • The DMM will manage budgets including spend forecasts; manage keyword builds and audits, campaign testing promotion execution, and daily bid optimization.

Requirements

  • 5+ years experience is ideal
  • Talented in SEO/SEM, PPC, Social Media, Email marketing, Digital Ad displays, Retargeting, CRM
  • Accomplished in frontline customer journey, driving traffic to our main site
  • Essential multi-channel marketing and digital brand consistency
  • Demand Generation experience desired
  • Earlier work involving Lead Generation Campaigns
  • Proficiency in Marketing Automation Software
  • Background working with Drive Lead Generation
  • Demonstrated knowledge of PPC (pay per click)
  • Good understanding of Lead Generation Programs
  • Growth Strategy experience
  • Command of Digital Marketing
  • Manufacturing or Home Remodeling industry experience preferred

Nmble

Summary of the Position:

The Brand Manager leads the development and execution of Marketing plans to achieve the business objectives for Orchard Valley Harvest (OVH). Responsible for leading P&L process and cross functional teams to executing marketing programs and deliver against volume, revenue and profit goals.

Functions of the Position:

  • Develops Brand building initiatives that are consistent with the equity of the brand and drive profitable growth. Proactively makes recommendations within the marketing mix that optimize sales and profits. (25%)
  • Champion packaging and innovation projects, including new products, reformulations and changes to packaging structure or graphics. Leads cross functional team and manages BDF process to deliver projects on-time. (20%)
  • Partners with sales to identify display vehicles that profitably drive merchandising activity. Leads cross functional team in developing and managing display vehicles. Creates consumer centric sell stories for customers and participates in customer meetings when appropriate. (15%)
  • Proactively manages business through analysis of shipment and IRI data. Identifies business challenges and opportunities that impact the Brand and provides recommendations to achieve volume, revenue and profit goals. (15%)
  • Leads agency relationship to develop annual marketing plans, develop on-strategy creative and creates effective/efficient consumer programs. (15%)
  • Leads the P&L process for innovation, packaging changes or existing product analysis. Recommends appropriate pricing and trade/marketing support levels to achieve business objectives. (10%)

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Marketing or related business discipline; MBA highly desirable.
  • Three to five years of experience in a marketing role with a consumer products company, preferably in food.
  • Strong business and financial acumen.
  • Strong team leadership skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
  • Strong understanding of consumer insights and ability to apply to the Brand
  • Base knowledge of new product launches in a marketing role
  • Strong attention to detail, math aptitude, and ability to multi-task responsibilities simultaneously
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

JBSS is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.”

John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc.

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POSITION OVERVIEW

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Events and Project Coordinator to join our dynamic marketing team in Chicago (hybrid). In this role, embodying our core values of client-first, integrity, collaboration & respect, you will be responsible for coordinating events and projects, working with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services. Additionally, you will be responsible for working on marketing materials and deliverables.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Event Planning

  • Plan, coordinate, and implement events, seminars, webinars, and meetups to ensure timely and high-quality delivery of services
  • Make travel arrangements and oversee all logistics
  • Order branded promotional products in coordination with office manager

Marketing

  • Coordinate and manage internal projects to enhance client experience
  • Prepare marketing materials and deliverables following brand guidelines
  • Work with internal stakeholders and external agencies to ensure creative and content assets completed, proofed, and produced within established deadlines
  • Contribute to the creation of process and procedures documents

Projects Coordination

  • Provide support to teams including scheduling meetings and updating resources on Seismic
  • Collaborate with HR to provide new employee onboarding and cultural experience
  • Assist in data collection, survey completion and number crunching

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • 1-3 years of experience in marketing, hospitality, administration, executive assistantship, or a related field
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
  • Service-oriented mindset and exceptional interpersonal skills, reflecting our core values
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
  • Strong ability to deal with ambiguity and problem-solving
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
  • Basic graphic design skills (ability to learn Canva)
  • Knowledge of Financial Services a plus

Kovitz

Marketing & Catering Manager                                        Job Type: Fulltime

Location: Multiple Franchise Restaurants- Western Suburbs – Illinois

Local Travel and some Weekends Required.

Overall responsibility:

We are looking for an outgoing, highly passionate person with integrity and a great personality to be the face of our Brand.  The Marketing/Catering Manager is responsible for all aspects of the brand marketing plan tailored to a local level. You will be organizing and developing promotions and catering services that are accurate in content and consistency within brand standards, which meet and exceed customer expectations, food and hygiene standards and financial targets. 

Key areas of responsibility:

·        Manage all aspects of the required Brand Marketing which includes but is not limited to advertising, social media, design & layout, direct mail, print, promotions, and special events on a local level.

·        Develop and execute detailed marketing strategies for all locations with measurable metrics that define KPI’s and work towards meeting target goals.

·        Create promotions, special events, charitable events, fundraisers, school lunch programs etc. in an effort to perform community outreach.

·        Participate in local charity events through means of attendance and donations, etc.

  • Receive and resolve all customer complaints in a compassionate manner.
  • Actively solicits any and all types of catering business from various sources of leads.
  • Organize and coordinate all aspects of events utilizing catering services and rental equipment.
  • Participates in pre-shift and departmental meetings in order to brief personnel regarding event information and special needs for all day/evening events and specials.
  • Helps lead the restaurant team to meet sales and profit objectives.
  • Ensures top quality sanitation standards in accordance with the State of Illinois Health Code.
  • Performs other tasks and duties as assigned by the Area Director.
  • Assists with the development, implementation and maintenance of the quality standards of the brand.

·        While performing the duties of this job, you will be required to stand, sit, walk, climb stairs, kneel, and crouch.  You must regularly lift and or move up to 10 pounds, frequently life and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Consults with:

  • All levels of management
  • Brand Support Center staff
  • Restaurant Staff
  • Vendors

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree or the equivalent work experience
  • 3 to 5 years of marketing/catering management experience in a high volume environment is required.
  • Must be able to obtain the appropriate state occupational license.
  • Ability to plan and manage own work
  • Basic accounting skills
  • Proven ability to sell events in a highly professional manner.
  • Proven ability to delegate work in a cost saving manner.
  • Must possess strong leadership skills to manage, motivate and develop staff.
  • Must have strong customer service abilities.
  • Must have excellent communication and people skills.
  • Excellent computer skills working with MS Office 365
  • Will be required to work a flexible schedule. 

Franchise Brand Restaurants

Our extremely stable and growing global manufacturing client is seeking a New Product Development Project Manager to join their Woodridge, IL team!

The Role:

From the initial concept to the product launch, the New Product Development Manager will be in charge of supervising the engineering design process for unique electrical products. This position entails organizing team efforts to complete projects on time, within budget, and to the expected level of quality. The NPD Project Manager will also oversee the product’s development process and make ensuring that project budgets, schedules, and design specifications are followed. This position will be crucial in managing design-related expenditures, keeping alignment with project requirements, and reviewing final designs.

Ideal Candidate Qualifications:

Hiring Manager Notes:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (Master’s degrees and PMP certifications are a plus)
  • Ability to analyze and manage Manufacturing BOM (Bill of Materials) and BOP (Bill of Process) structure and changes.
  • 10+ years of engineering experience in product development
  • 3+ years of experience as a technical project manager or project lead for an industrial product.
  • Proficient in product and process development to ensure accuracy for production readiness.
  • Strong project management skills such as critical thinking, effective communication, and time management.
  • Exhibit project ownership & accountability, as well as being able to communicate technical issues to our customers at a high level.

If this role sounds of interest to you, and you believe you are qualified, please email me an updated copy of your resume to [email protected] along with your availability to talk!

Aegis Worldwide

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