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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

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Brand Marketing to lead and oversee the development and execution of our brand strategy and program. As the Director of Brand Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in building and enhancing our brand identity, increasing brand awareness, and driving client and candidate engagement. This is a strategic leadership role that requires a creative thinker with a strong marketing background and a deep understanding of the services of staffing, recruiting and management consulting industries.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive brand marketing strategy that supports our efforts to build visibility and differentiation for Robert Half as a strategic asset and growth enabler.
• Define and communicate the brand’s value proposition, positioning, and key messages to ensure relevancy within each of our target markets, and to ensure consistency of brand representation across all channels and customer touchpoints.
• Collaborate on the creation of customer personas and buyer journeys as inputs to brand and campaign strategies.
• Lead and/or collaborate on the development and execution of integrated marketing campaigns, including digital marketing, content marketing, social media, events, and other relevant channels.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure brand alignment and consistent messaging across all departments and touchpoints.
• Own and champion brand governance, ensuring adherence to brand standards and consistency in brand messaging.
• Evaluate and collaborate on brand sponsorship and activation opportunities to strength brand visibility and positioning.
• Lead and/or contribute to market research and competitor analyses to identify trends, opportunities, and potential risks that inform marketing strategies.
• Track, analyze and report out on key brand performance metrics to assess the effectiveness of brand marketing initiatives in moving the needle against brand objectives.
• Manage a team of marketing professionals, providing guidance, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Manage and/or collaborate with external agencies, vendors, and partners to execute our brand marketing initiatives effectively.
• Plan and manage brand related investments and ongoing budgets.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master’s degree is a plus.
• 10+ years of proven experience in brand marketing, preferably in a staffing, recruiting, or consulting services industry.
• Strong understanding of branding principles, brand strategy development, and brand positioning.
• Demonstrated track record in developing and implementing successful brand marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• In-depth knowledge of digital marketing channels, content marketing, social media platforms, and marketing automation tools.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making and measure marketing performance.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a high-performing marketing team.
• Exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey brand messaging and concepts.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

The typical salary range for this position is $170,000 to $221,000. The salary is negotiable depending upon experience and location. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.

Robert Half

Jeffree Star Cosmetics is seeking to hire a creative and detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Product Development Assistant. The Product Development Assistant will play a vital role in supporting the product development team in all aspects of creating and launching new beauty products. This position requires a strong passion for the beauty industry, excellent organizational skills, and a keen eye for trends and innovation.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the research and development of new beauty products, including but not limited to cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance.
• Collaborate with the product development team to brainstorm and generate new product ideas based on market trends, customer feedback, and brand vision.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, competitor products, and consumer preferences.
• Assist in the formulation and testing of new product prototypes, ensuring they meet quality standards and brand guidelines.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to source raw materials and packaging components for new product development.
• Assist in the creation and maintenance of product development timelines, ensuring projects are completed on schedule.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, design, and production, to ensure seamless communication and coordination throughout the product development process.
• Assist in the preparation of product briefs, including specifications, ingredient lists, and packaging requirements.
• Conduct regular product testing and evaluation to ensure product performance, quality, and safety.
• Stay updated on industry trends, new ingredients, and innovative technologies to suggest improvements and enhance product offerings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, such as cosmetics science, chemistry, product development or equivalent work experience. Additional certifications, coursework or experience in beauty or cosmetics is a plus.
• Previous experience in product development or a related role within the beauty industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of cosmetics ingredients, formulation techniques, and regulatory requirements. 
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for trends, innovation, and attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical skills to gather and interpret market data.
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office Suite and product development software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Passion for the beauty industry and familiarity with Jeffree Star Cosmetics products.
• Must have a reliable vehicle and clean driving record.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and a dynamic work environment. If you are passionate about product development in the beauty industry and possess the necessary skills and qualifications, we invite you to apply for the position of Product Development Assistant at Jeffree Star Cosmetics.

Jeffree Star Cosmetics

Job Title: Product Manager

Job Requisition ID: 9307

Position Summary/Position

Under the direction of the Senior Director, Commercial Products, the Product Manager will provide organizational-wide support in the development, implementation, and successful growth of IEHP’s Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group Products. This position will work closely with Division and Department Leaders in the design of products, relying on industry research, historical Product performance, feedback from key IEHP stakeholders, and marketplace trends. The Product Manager will ensure products are aligned with IEHP’s Mission, Core Values, and Strategic Priorities and are in adherence with Federal and State regulations, contractual and licensing requirements, health plan accreditation, and the Plan’s functional departments business requirements.

Major Functions (Duties and Responsibilities)

1. Develop and maintain an in-depth knowledge of product requirements and regulations that influence Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group development and administration, including application submission requirements and licensing requirements.

2. Coordinate across the organization through the ideation, planning, and implementation phases of new or enhanced benefits, products, programs, or pilots.

3. Provide research and analysis to assist IEHP’s Executives in making decisions regarding the future direction of Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group products.

4. Develop, design, and manage product life cycle activities and specific strategic initiatives.

5. Conduct analysis for roadmap creation, scope and execution for cross-functional execution of initiatives. Recognizes opportunities for product enhancements in a matrix environment and collaborative, cross functional execution.

6. Identify potential risks, project charge, and scope. Recommends in design of appropriate mitigation and contingency plans. Supports in identifying best practices to drive product integrity, service excellence, and efficiency.

7. Provide product support to internal and external stakeholders for annual product launch. Including, sales, marketing, growth and retention efforts, delegated vendors and front-line teams including assistance with benefit trainings, explanation of benefit design, member materials development and distribution, sales and marketing collateral, talking points and program education, configuration and benefit display requirements.

8. Develop training materials and conduct annual and ongoing product training as required.

9. Work with appropriate Divisions and Departments for all product modifications. Covered California and DSNP product benefits and plan designs may change each year due to regulatory requirements and/or business driven changes. These changes need to be communicated to all impacted areas who will be implementing the changes.

10. Cultivate and maintain positive working relationships at all levels of the organization to ensure positive collaboration to identify, assess, and prioritize upstream and downstream impacts of the Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group product initiatives throughout the organization.

Experience Qualifications

A minimum of eight (8) years of experience in health benefit plan development/ implementation. Experience with health plan operations. Experience working within a matrix structure to deliver results. Product management, strategic planning, and project management experience with demonstrated success of launching products via product lifecycle (concept ideation through launch) while leading cross functional collaborative teams.

Education Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution required.

Drivers License Required

Yes, must have a valid California Driver’s License.

Knowledge Requirement

Advanced knowledge of:

– Covered California, Medicare Advantage, and/or Group markets, health plans development, management, and implementation principles and practices.

– Health plan operations and regulatory and compliance requirements for Covered CA, Medicare Advantage & Group.

– IEHP’s products.

– Competitive landscape to develop market strategies.

– Product development life cycle (PDLC) discipline.

Work Model Location

Hybrid

A reasonable salary expectation is between $118,248.00 and $150,779.20, based upon experience and internal equity.

IEHP

THE ROLE:

Taking the lead, the Sourcing & Procurement Category Manager drives the sourcing strategy comprehensively. This includes overseeing supply partnerships, fostering innovation, elevating supplier quality, driving continuous supplier improvement, and collaborating on sustainability initiatives. This role is also poised to address Supply Chain escalation needs.

In partnership with Sales, Marketing, Winery Operations, and more, this role spearheads transformative efforts yielding significant outcomes through category insights, market trends, new supplier discoveries, and innovative processes.

Playing a key role, the position advances the overarching Procurement category strategy, guiding activities across value generation, cost-effectiveness, innovation, sustainability, quality enhancement, and more. Furthermore, it serves as the primary point of contact for procurement inquiries, providing unwavering support to the business strategy.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads wide-reaching category strategies across Cost, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability, aligning with business objectives.
• Champions and enacts category strategies, optimizing total cost of ownership in designated spend areas with cross-functional teams.
• Identifies opportunities for category enhancement, like design-to-value, cost models, and process mapping.
• Guides cross-functional teams, injecting value-driving category insights from Wine Making, Marketing, and Engineering.
• Constructs category roadmaps, steering sourcing projects and procurement.
• Executes intricate supplier negotiations for optimal outcomes in Cost, Supply Resilience, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability.
• Drives value through supplier relationship management and regular business reviews, leveraging Cost, Lead Time, Quality, Innovation, and Sustainability data.
• Enhances sourcing via collaboration with internal clients and suppliers.
• Implements change strategies for value delivery in Sourcing & Supply.
• Establishes metrics, monitors performance, and communicates to stakeholders, including budget impact.
• Oversees supplier contracts, development, and relationships for consistent quality.
• Resolves supplier issues with Quality, Packaging, and Bottling collaboration.
• Shares expertise with internal clients, providing leadership updates.
• Tracks trends, sourcing solutions for key spend areas.
• Crafts innovative category strategies based on business needs and historical spend.
• Offers accurate volume forecasts, collaborating with Supply Chain for continuity.
• Boosts procurement efficiency organization-wide.
• Collaborates across levels, functions, and geographies for procurement success.
• Supports Buyers in optimal procurement for value.
• Maintains compliance documentation, initiating RFPs, negotiations, and agreements per purchasing policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, finance, management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 8+ years of supply chain experience, particularly in sourcing and procurement.
• Beverage alcohol or CPG industry background preferred.
• Additional APICS, ISM, or CIPS certifications advantageous.
• Deep expertise in category management and strategic sourcing, along with accounts payable principles.
• Exceptional communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong data analysis and comprehension ability.
• Continuous improvement mindset for ongoing category knowledge growth.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and automated procurement tools.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office suite.
• Familiarity with financial and business analysis.
• Expertise in spend and demand analysis.
• Proficient in RFx processes.
• Understanding of contract planning and execution.
• In-depth knowledge of TCO and its integration into category strategies.
• General grasp of Supply Chain Management tools.
• Strong procurement application skills.

DSJ Global

Our Company

The workplace has undergone a complete transformation. Historically, occupancy was consistent; everyone worked in-office five days per week. But post-pandemic, occupancy is inconsistent, unpredictable, and dynamic, as work has become more flexible than ever before. In order to make decisions with confidence, workplace, CRE, and facilities management leaders need a true understanding of how and when their spaces are used.

VergeSense is the company behind the world’s first and only Occupancy Intelligence Platform. Over 170 companies across 43 countries and 75M sqft rely on occupancy intelligence to make confident, fact-based optimization decisions to improve employee experience and decrease costs. VergeSense customers use our platform, which is built on a foundation of the industry’s most accurate occupancy sensors, to right-size their portfolio, validate space planning and designs, optimize cleaning operations, and ensure their teams can always find spaces to work.

The Role: We are looking for a skilled Content Marketing Manager to join VergeSense. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2+ years’ experience in content marketing – they will be responsible for developing and implementing a comprehensive content strategy across our blog, thought leadership, social media, podcast, and video channels. The Content Marketing Manager will approach our content/brand engine as if they are building a media company, with a focus on driving engagement, building our brand, and delivering accessible, educational, engaging content to our target audience.

What you’ll do:

•Customer expertise. You’ll work closely with our 200+ customers and internal teams to intimately understand the motivations, challenges, and goals of workplace leaders. You’ll become a subject matter expert capable of creating prescriptive, educational, helpful content that workplace leaders will love.

•Written content. You’ll work across the organization to produce practical, helpful, and engaging content that our target audiences can apply right away. The content may take the form of a blog post, a webinar deck, an event presentation, and more.

•Podcast & Video. You’ll help to set the themes for our podcast, experiment with different formats, choose the guests we bring onto each episode, and ensure our hosts and guests are prepared to have impactful conversations.

•Thought-leadership. You’ll develop visionary and insightful thought-leadership content that positions VergeSense as the category leader and inspires our target audience to optimize their workplace by applying the principles of occupancy intelligence.

•Social media management. You’ll drive the development of a must-visit LinkedIn channel by creating valuable and insightful content that leverages a combination of zero-click content, videos, data insights, and podcast clips, resulting in daily engagement, interaction, comments, and debates from our target audience.

What you’ll need:

•A minimum of 2 years experience in content marketing, with a proven track record of executing successful content strategies. •Experience in the proptech market is a plus, but not required.

•You must be an excellent writer who can articulate important concepts in a clear and digestible manner. You should have experience writing blog posts, guides, and emails, and creating webinar and event content.

•You should have experience managing the social media presence of a B2B company.

•A strong understanding of B2B marketing, including target audience segmentation, buyer personas, and customer journey mapping.

•Familiarity with content marketing tools, such as Hubspot, Google Analytics, and social media management platforms.

•Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field.

Benefits

• A high-impact role in an emerging industry leader

• Competitive compensation and equity

• Employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision insurance

• Open Vacation policy: take time off when you need it

We value people from all walks of life who exhibit kindness, curiosity, discipline, humility, and passion to excel at what they do. If you would like to contribute to our team, we encourage you to apply.

VergeSense

The Marketing Manager will lead a push communications strategy targeting the C-suite of middle market companies for a vertical team. The Marketing Manager will work to develop the company’s and the team’s unique brand, have broad latitude and creative control, write, design, and produce original thought leadership content, and cultivate and execute strategic campaigns that drive business. The Marketing Manager will work in tandem with the sales leadership of the vertical team to develop, deliver and execute on goals, go-to-market strategies, and marketing tools. This role, like all roles at First American, carries a high degree of responsibility and authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• 1+ years of corporate marketing and/or agency experience
• Track record of professionally-written communications materials
• Able to provide samples of successful initiatives

First American Equipment Finance

Company Overview

829 Studios has been named to the Inc. 5000 Fastest-Growing Privately Held Companies, Adweek 100 Fastest-Growing Digital Agencies, Boston Business Journal’s Fast 50 (Massachusetts’ 50 Fastest-Growing Private Companies) and HubSpot’s Top Digital Agencies list. We’re a certified Great Place to Work® and have been recognized by Outside Magazine as a Best Place to Work. Our projects and team members have received awards from the Hospitality Sales and Marketing Association International (HSMAI), Awwwards, and other marketing industry publications. Our clients include venture-backed start-ups, publicly traded companies, non-profit organizations, and more. We’re proud to be working with STANLEY Black & Decker, OARS, Hilton Hotels, Stanford University, and hundreds of other companies that share our passion for performance marketing.

Position Summary

The Account Manager is a client-facing marketing manager role on the Client Services team. This role creates and implements the strategy of sophisticated digital marketing programs and campaigns for our B2B and B2C clients. Working both as an individual contributor and collaboratively with a team, this role is responsible for the implementation and execution of digital marketing programs across a variety of channels, including SEM, SEO, Social Media and web analytics. The ideal candidate for this role has an informed digital marketing background, great presentation and communication skills, and demonstrated, hands-on experience managing Paid Search, Paid Social, Email Marketing, or other digital channels.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Act as a client-facing consultant to identify, develop, and execute digital marketing campaigns and programs.
• Work directly with department leaders and clients to manage project schedules, assets, content and expectations in an organized and thorough manner.
• Directly oversee one or more channels to drive performance including paid search (PPC), display advertising, organic search, and paid social.
• Use a data-driven approach via web analytics for monitoring and reporting of online marketing campaigns
• Interface with client and account operators to deliver for clients across a wide array of industries
• Serve as a thought leader and client advocate for new technologies, platforms, and programs.
• Quantifying and prioritizing initiatives/opportunities accordingly.
• Campaign monitoring to ensure the account is pacing well relative to budgets and targets.
• Work with all members of a project team to gather deliverables and status reports for major milestones, then lead the client presentation.
• Ensure that protocols (like naming conventions and checklists) are being followed.

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum 3 years of experience in marketing account management in an agency
• Account management or operator experience involving client engagement around SEO, Paid Search or Paid Social
• A “lean in” personality willing to immerse themselves in learning the client’s business
• The ability to problem-solve, confidently make decisions and lead projects with empathy and authority.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and organizational skills.
• An understanding of integrated digital marketing and its various components.
• Experience using project management software and spreadsheets.
• Manage projects and budgets and maintain deadlines for deliverables.
• Must be very detail-oriented and able to manage multiple projects and tight deadlines.
• Initiative and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience with Google Ads and Google Analytics.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid Time Off. Receive generous paid vacation benefits that increase as you advance. Summer Fridays Memorial Day through Labor Day.
• 401K + Match. 401K plan with 4% Safe Harbor employer match after one year of employment.
• Life Insurance Benefit. Coverage to ensure peace of mind for your family.
• Short Term Disability Benefit. Injured and unable to come to work? We’ve got you covered!
• Healthcare. Choose from several competitive healthcare plans for both you and your family.
• Commuter Benefits. Allocate pre-tax funds towards your commute to save up to 40% per year in transportation expenses.
• Continuing Education. Receive a personal budget to attend events and conferences.
• Hybrid or Remote Workplace. We’re able to hire remote employees residing in the following states: MA, RI, NH, CT, ME, NY, NJ, NC, FL, and TN

829 Studios – Digital Agency & Marketing Consultancy

Position Description: Marketing Coordinator (Programs Specialty) 

Reports to: Program Manager 

Location: St. Joseph, MO – only 35 minutes north of Kansas City, MO 

Job Type: Position qualifies for Clipper’s hybrid work-from-home model after successfully completing the onboarding process – equipment will be provided 

Clipper Distributing is a rapidly growing animal health pharmaceutical company that specializes in helping manufacturers launch and market products nationwide. Based in St. Joseph, Mo., Clipper prides itself on being an innovative team that produces big results. 

Clipper’s Marketing Department is adding a Marketing Coordinator to the team. We’re looking for someone who thrives on execution and making big ideas a reality. Our fast-paced environment gives you the flexibility to work on multiple projects and the freedom to learn and experiment with new digital concepts. 

If you enjoy contributing to a collaborative team dynamic, this job might be for you. 

Summary of Responsibilities: 

• Work collaboratively with team to promote and launch products to target audiences 
• Help build and execute promotional programs to increase sales and customer engagement 
• Assist in the creation, development and analysis of various digital assets including social media, email campaigns, video trainings and more 
• Experiment with a variety of digital content in a test-and-learn environment 
• Work on multiple projects at once and help ensure on-time delivery 
• Track and summarize programs for evaluation 
• Utilize data to inform decisions and create engagement 
• Communicate programs externally to customers 
• Aide in planning and coordination for industry trade shows 
• Manage company distribution lists 
• Other various duties assigned by Program Manager pertaining to the execution of a project or campaign 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Public Relations or other related field 
• -OR- 2 years of professional experience performing marketing/promotional activities 
• Proficiency with Mac OS and Microsoft Office 
• Competency with Adobe Creative Suite 
• Ability to take creative ownership of a project with minimal direction 
• Ability to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment 
• Excellent verbal and written communication 
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills 
• Well organized with meticulous attention to detail

Benefits:

• Paid personal time off
• 100% paid medical, dental and vision coverage for employees
• Health reimbursement account
• Long- and short-term disability
• 401K match up to 3.5%
• Voluntary life insurance

Clipper Distributing Company, LLC

Who are we?

 At ChemoMetec, we are proud to be a highly successful global company that offers the best products and customer support for cell counting and analysis.

Our US division is rapidly expanding. During this exciting growth, we are looking for talented individuals to join us. We are looking for an individual who has drive and motivation, which is more important to us than the exact background and work experience. We want people on board to make a career with us, stay with us for a long time, and grow.

As a team, we are ambitious, customer-focused and results driven. Although we are growing rapidly, our work environment is very positive and close knit. Ideas are often heard and put into action. We are always trying to improve and take the company a step further, and our team helps us achieve that.

We look forward to receiving your application and adding another great member to our ChemoMetec team!

What you will experience as a Sales Manager – Product Growth with ChemoMetec US:

• You will be establishing and growing relationships with world leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies
• We will support you in building your career at ChemoMetec and to be the best you can be
• You will be part of a supportive and enjoyable work environment where everyone’s voice is valued
• We believe that hard work should be rewarded
• We stand by our “promote from within” philosophy

Key responsibilities:

• Increase revenue from ChemoMetec’s existing customer base
• Develop new products/services through experimentation and analysis of client feedback
• Track key growth metrics and ensure optimization of features
• Deliver first-class customer service to support clients of existing products/services
• Maintain accurate clients’ records, keeping track of any contact updates
• Craft and send multiple direct emails and stay on top of all communications
• Maintain accurate records in our CRM system

The ideal candidate:

• Account Management & Sales: 3+ years (Mandatory)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; the ability to call, connect and interact with potential customers to expand current clientele
• Possess an energetic, outgoing, and friendly demeanor
• Attention to detail
• Customer service experience, e.g., retail or food industry (Preferred)

Our benefits:

• Bonus opportunities
• 10 paid holidays
• Company phone and laptop provided
• 15 days PTO
• Medical, Dental and Vision from 1st of the month after starting
• Matching 401(k) plan after first year

We are looking forward to receiving your application. Please submit with a cover letter.

ChemoMetec