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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.

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

Position Summary

Category Manager is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams to develop spend analysis and category strategies. The G&A Category Manager is responsible for overseeing multiple categories, including but not limited to Legal, Facilities and FP&A.

Responsibilities

Strategy and Planning

• Develops and executes a company-wide sourcing strategy

• Provides input and expertise on the selection and management of vendors

Technical Performance

• Generates cost savings by developing and executing sourcing strategies, negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships

• Identifies industry and supplier trends

• Supports the management of vendor performance

• Improves globally consistent sourcing standards, policies and procedures

Customer Focus

• Supports management of relationships with key strategic vendors and oversees complex supplier negotiations, e.g., with general contractors

• Interfaces with senior stakeholders, including the procurement and business leadership, reporting progress and providing advice

People Management

• Works closely with the Procurement Operations to improve the timeliness and efficiency of data gathering and reporting processes

• Supports management of the sourcing process to ensure strong team performance against business priorities (e.g., strategic KPIs, savings targets)

• Develops team members to build capabilities and prepare them for career progression

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree. MBA preferred

• 6+ years in Procurement, including leadership roles

• Demonstrated success at driving cost savings and/or meeting other key business priorities

• Ability to solve complex business problems by breaking down problems strategically

• Demonstrated strength in partnering with and influencing senior leadership

• Proven ability to build, manage and foster a productive, collaborative team environment and develop team members

• Excellent communication and leadership skills

• Strategy and Planning

Discover International

You love solving problems by creating powerful, beautiful, and intuitive digital products. You have a proven track record of delivering complex software products at scale in challenging client-facing environments.

You’ve mastered the tools, technology, and techniques used to take products to market quickly. You understand what it takes to translate ambiguous vision into detailed, technically sound backlog, growing strategic accounts through successful delivery and new opportunity exploration.

As a member of Devbridge, you will have the opportunity to work on some of the most complex challenges in software development today. You will be part of a growing team of Product Designers and Engineers creating world-class digital products for some of the largest companies in the world.

Responsibilities

• Drive results for all aspects of digital product delivery for our clients from advising on product vision through ongoing production releases
• Provide high-level leadership support on strategic, large-scale client engagements
• Drive new business and promote mutually successful client engagements, renewals, and expansion of services:
  
  • Lead strategic sales initiatives to grow existing clients and acquire new clients
  • Run requirements gathering workshops with strategic clients
  • Work with team members to produce estimates for client proposal
  • Advise clients on product direction and work directly with delivery teams on technical options
  • Identify opportunities for new workstreams and solutions within current engagements
• Contribute to growth of the Product Management practice:
  
  • Participate in the interview process for Product Management candidates
  • Participate in onboarding of new Product Managers
  • Coach, mentor, and train Product Managers on best practices
  • Contribute to thought leadership by publishing articles, leading trainings, and speaking at internal/external events
• Responsible for the day-to-day aspects of client engagements (directly and through teams):
  
  • Create and maintain a product backlog with epics and user stories
  • Run agile ceremonies and with globally distributed team members
  • Facilitate communication between client stakeholders and development team members
  • Provide product demos and presentations to clients
  • Monitor and proactively communicate project health through metrics
  • Maintain balance of budget, scope, and schedule according to engagement terms
  • Coordinate and run product launch activities
  • Facilitate product usability testing sessions

Requirements

• BS or BA degree
• Strong experience and understanding of software development technologies
• Ability to translate a client’s potentially ambiguous vision all the way through into a detailed, technically sound product solution
• Ability to tailor communication and set expectations effectively to multiple audiences
• Strong Agile product management background with mastery of tools, technology, and techniques to implement products quickly (Kanban, Scrum)
• Experience delivering end-to-end custom software solutions in a technology consulting environment
• Lean requirements gathering and story mapping experience
• Ability to pick up technical and business concepts quickly
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Excellent organizational, time management, prioritization, and project management skills
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience for complex business challenges
• Ability to lead by influence
• Experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Willingness to travel to client sites and other company office locations as deemed necessary

Bonus Points

• MBA degree
• People management experience
• Proven track record of growing new business
• Software development experience

Benefits

• A quickly scaling international company with a variety of challenging and compelling projects
• Growth opportunities in a matrixed management environment

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
• Health, dental, life, and vision insurance
• Four weeks paid vacation plus standard United States holidays
• 401(k) plan with company match
• ESPP benefit
• Maternity/Paternity benefit
• Flexible health and wellness benefit
• Opportunities for professional development such as conferences, seminars, and educational courses
• Team building events, Friday lunches, and stocked kitchen
• Employee referral bonus program

This position is based in Chicago, IL. We have a hybrid working model requiring 3 days per week in the office and allowing for 2 days per week remote. This position requires travel to client sites and other company office locations as determined by project need.

Devbridge is committed to providing equal employment opportunities available to all. We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are critical to our success as a company, and seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Devbridge

This position is a hybrid work model based in Chicago, IL. This role will be required to be on site in our downtown Chicago, IL offices two days per week .

JOB SUMMARY

Collaborates with Department of Communications colleagues, and team members from other AOA departments to develop strategies to market AOA programs, services, and benefits to target audiences. Executes integrated, multi-channel campaigns to promote AOA programs and services such as board certification and events to key audiences; and to market osteopathic medicine/physicians to consumers. Tracks and evaluates effectiveness and return on investment of marketing campaigns.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Works with assigned AOA departments to determine marketing needs based on business goals.
• Manages pay-per-click (PPC) advertising campaigns on platforms such as Google Ads, and optimizes ad copy, keywords, and bidding strategies for maximum ROI.
• Develops tactical marketing plans using objectives, strategies, tactics, and measures.
• Utilizes project management skills to successfully execute projects on time and on/under budget.
• Measures and reports impact of marketing efforts to drive engagement, improvements.
• Coordinates with Department of Communication colleagues to complete all elements of plan/project – copywriting, photography, multi-media design, digital/social content – and maximize impact across all channels.
• Helps write and edit copy for all marketing materials/channels.
• Ensures compliance with brand standards in all marketing communication channels. Obtains necessary approvals.
• Conducts market research to identify emerging trends in digital, association and healthcare marketing and proposes strategies to increase reach and impact of key marketing initiatives. Shares best practices.

SPECIAL PROJECTS

Project work may include but is not limited to:

• Management of AOA Morning Brief advertising and content
• Marketing and support for Annual Meeting, OMED conference, and other AOA events
• Assistance with Annual Osteopathic Medicine Professional (OMP) Report
• Assistance with AOA Annual Report
• National Osteopathic Medicine Week communications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION OR EXPERIENCE

Education:

BA in marketing, communications, or related field

Experience:

• 5 – 8 years progressive marketing experience.
• Association and/or healthcare experience preferred.
• Proven experience in digital marketing, including campaign management and content creation.
• Strong knowledge of digital marketing tools and platforms (e.g., Google Ads, Facebook Ads Manager, email marketing software, SEO tools).

SPECIAL SKILLS/EQUIPMENT

• Experience with CRM and e-mail marketing tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, HMTL/WordPress a plus
• Experience developing/implementing marketing plans & integrated campaigns
• Excellent project management skills, ability to multitask and prioritize, attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload
• Effective interpersonal/negotiating skills
• Strong problem solving skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, knowledge of AP style
• Team-oriented with strong relationship building skills
• Budget management skills

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

American Osteopathic Association is unable to sponsor work visas at this time.

American Osteopathic Association

Role: New Product Development Quality Manager

Location: Chicago, IL (3 days onsite per week)

Our Fortune 500 partner in the Chicago area is looking for a New Product Development Quality Manager to join their growing team. This person will assure their future products delight consumers with their performance and reliability. The role is part of a tight knit cross functional NPD team including Brand Marketing, Product Engineering, Supplier/Plants, and other key cross functional business partners.

If you have a passion for being hands on with their outdoor products while working cross functionally to solve problems in an empowered and agile environment this role is very fulfilling!

This position will:

• Lead the NPD Quality team of engineers in North America to assure our future products performance and reliability
• Establish a culture of empowerment and continued personal growth within her/his team
• Identify and lead the utilization of best-in-class NPD Quality process including
• Identify opportunities for platform improvements based on previous quality and consumer issues at project start
• Assist our Product Engineering to identify our critical to quality attributes (CTQs) for our products
• Assuring delivery of our CTQs during product development process to assure strong product performance and reliability in market
• Partner with Sourcing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, and Product Development to execute qualification plans for new products
• Assist with solving issues in engineering, component, and assembly during the product qualification cycle.
• Partner with Engineering and Supplier Quality on the NPD quality portion of our quality management process and own process improvements and training for NPD Quality
• Be in our Chicago area office and be in office at least three days per week
• Be able to travel by air up to 10% to visit domestic and international suppliers as required

Qualifications

• A passion for developing products that you are proud to share with friends, family, and consumers
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science discipline
• 5+ years of product development experience
• 3+ years of quality experience
• 3+ years of experience leading a team of engineers
• Demonstrated experience with developing and leading people
• Demonstrated success leveraging cutting edge NPD process
• Superior teamwork, collaboration, and influence skills are essential for dealing with all levels of internal and external suppliers and customers
• Able to assure execution of multiple projects
• Demonstrated success working in a matrixed organization
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree in engineering, science, or business
• A successful track record in: partnering with internal customers like Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, sharing difficult results with truth and transparency and gaining focus to resolve, guiding cross functional teams to identify and resolve product performance and reliability issues

Previous experience with contract manufacturing with a diverse supplier base including Asia

• Consumer product experience
• APQP or similar cutting-edge NPD quality tools
• partnering technical and creative design teams to deliver new products
• Has a diverse career with earlier assignments in potential areas like Supply Chain, Product Engineering, Design, Manufacturing, or similar adjacencies is helpful.
• Minitab or JMP statistical analysis software knowledge
• Demonstrated success using CI tools including statistics, AQL sampling, auditing, and reliability
• Previous experience establishing and maintaining a QMS (ISO / AS / TS / FDA

Brooksource

Hybrid Preferred (Chicago) / Remote Avail

Salary: $82,000-$95,000

Aquent has partnered with a worldwide leader in personal and professional development, offering courses globally in multiple languages. Our client is seeking a talented CRM Manager to work remotely within their marketing department. This is an exciting opportunity for top talent passionate about CRM Management to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on campaigns.

Job Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement campaigns to attract new customers and increase engagement and loyalty of existing customers, in collaboration with graphic designers, copywriters, and marketing management.
• Collect and analyze customer data to optimize campaign performance, continuously tweaking campaigns as needed.
• Run A/B tests to improve campaign effectiveness.
• Collaborate with other departments to enhance the overall customer experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in marketing or related field.
• 6+ years of experience with marketing automation platforms, preferably Active Campaign.
• Strong communication skills and comfort with technology.
• Adept at managing multiple projects
• 4+ years of experience in a corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills to support data-driven decision-making.
• An eye for detail and ability to work within the context of continuous improvement.

This is an on-site role that provides an excellent opportunity to work with a globally recognized organization, make a significant impact on campaigns, and grow your skills within a supportive and inclusive environment. Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive, and they encourage individuals from all backgrounds and experiences to apply. If you are passionate about CRM management and are excited to join a collaborative team that values your unique perspectives and contributions, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity!

Aquent