Minnesota Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

About us: JP Ecommerce has been named one of the top-ten, fastest growing, businesses in Minnesota by Inc. 5000 for the past four years in a row. We provide customers with high quality bedding through our brand Bare Home.

Bare Home is a small yet ambitious ecommerce retail company that specializes in free from harmful chemicals bedding products bedding products. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and exceptional customer experiences. As we continue to expand our offerings and reach new markets, we are seeking a skilled Product Development Manager to lead our new product line efforts and drive the growth of our business.

Position Overview: We are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager with a strong background in the bedding industry, particularly in the areas of bed frames and mattresses. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing the entire product development process, from conception to market launch, and have a proven track record of successfully sourcing manufacturers for bed frames and mattresses. The role requires a keen understanding of market trends, consumer preferences, and the ability to drive innovative and high-quality products to meet customer demands and Bare Home standards.

This is an ON-SITE only position

Located: 14744 Hornsby St NE Columbus, Mn 55025

Responsibilities:

• Product Development Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy for bedding products, with a primary focus on bed frames and mattresses. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product specifications, features, and target pricing.
• Prototype and Testing: Oversee the creation of prototypes for new bed frames and mattresses, working closely with manufacturers to ensure adherence to quality and design standards.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitor offerings. Stay up-to-date with industry developments to ensure the company remains at the forefront of the bedding market.
• Sourcing and Supplier Management: Identify, evaluate, and establish relationships with manufacturers and suppliers for bed frames and mattresses. Negotiate contracts and terms to ensure the best quality products are delivered on time and within budget.
• Quality Assurance: Work closely with manufacturing partners, on site QA professionals, to maintain the highest standards of product quality and safety. Implement rigorous quality assurance procedures and product testing protocols.
• Cost Management: Monitor production costs, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement strategies to maximize profitability while maintaining product integrity.
• Project Management: Oversee the end-to-end product development process, managing timelines, budgets, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are executed efficiently and meet established milestones.
• Compliance and Regulations: Ensure all products meet industry standards, safety regulations, and any relevant certifications. Stay informed about changing regulations and ensure products remain compliant.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with design, marketing, and sales teams to ensure the successful launch and marketing of new bedding products. Coordinate with sales teams to provide product training and support.
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM): Monitor the performance of existing products and propose improvements or updates as needed. Plan product obsolescence and execute appropriate strategies for product end-of-life.
• Innovation and Trends: Stay abreast of emerging technologies, materials, and design trends in the bedding industry. Integrate innovative features and designs into product development to differentiate from competitors.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Retail Merchandising, Fashion Marketing, Manufacturing, or a related field.
• Proven experience (5+ years) in product development and sourcing in the bedding industry, textiles, with a focus on bed frames and mattresses.
• Project Management skills are a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and onboard reliable manufacturers and suppliers.
• Proven track record of conceptualizing, designing, testing and bringing products to market in a timely manner.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer preferences, and industry regulations.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Analytical mindset and proficiency in using data to drive decisions and measure product performance.
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills to interact with suppliers, cross-functional teams, and senior management.
• Creative problem-solving abilities and a passion for innovation and continuous improvement.
• Familiarity with design software, product lifecycle management (PLM) tools, and ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering products of the highest quality.

Join our talented and motivated team and help shape the future of Bare Home. We offer a competitive salary package, benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on our company’s growth and success.

To apply, please submit your resume, a cover letter detailing your relevant experience, and any relevant portfolio or work samples to [email protected] or [email protected]m.

We look forward to hearing from you!

Bare Home Team



Come Visit us at: https://barehome.com/

We aspire to have a culture where all people are first. We strive to attract and retain a diverse workforce, therefore all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. Bare Home is an equal opportunity employer and by doing so, we will sustain and promote an inclusive culture that supports future growth for all.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $65,000.00 – $75,000.00 per year

Bare Home

Social Media Manager + Digital Marketing Specialist

Full-time + hybrid

Job Description:

IAN is a full-service, long-standing, award-winning ad agency located at 50^th & France in Edina. We are looking for a superstar Social Media Manager + Digital Marketing Specialist (in one!) to craft and share our clients’ stories via social media and other digital outlets.

This is a creative leadership client-facing role responsible for creating and delivering creative Paid Social and Organic Social media campaigns, and assist with digital strategies, to drive engagement, conversation and brand building for IAN clients. This role requires strong strategy with innovative tactics and high-quality creative content in a fast-paced, high-volume environment across all social channels.

As a crucial part of our team, this role collaborates closely with a multitude of our long-standing and new clients, as well as with our Account and Digital Directors, to develop creative solutions for our clients; execute and leverage data to guide strategic optimizations.

Our Ideal Candidate can:

• Establish strong goals, track progress and test everything in search of improved results.
• Set up and manage digital marketing campaigns, including Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and Twitter with defined goals and measureables.
• Track and analyze results of all digital marketing efforts, and compile top results and learning in client-digestable format
• Write engaging copy for online marketing tools and ads in a variety of tones and voices.
• Build multi-faceted social media strategies informed by research, benchmarking and audience identification that is tailored to the unique needs of each client.
• Create and maintain an integrated social media plan and editorial calendar.
• Ideate, produce, edit and publish social content in multiple forms (text, images, video and HTML) that encourages targeted audiences to take action and engage with the individual clients.
• Provide education and training on latest trends, platform updates and industry best practices to internal team and clients.
• Creatively develop “outside the box” social campaigns.
• Assist with crisis management and negative communications. Collaborate with other departments to respond to issues that may arise in public-facing channels in a timely manner.
• Support digital marketing efforts by developing content for web, email, newsletters, other communications as needed.
• Work collaboratively with Agency team to strategically integrate and align communications and marketing efforts. 

Our Ideal Candidates have:

• BA in English, Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related liberal arts degree.
• 4+ years social media (paid and organic), online marketing and/or digital advertising experience.
• Strong current social media awareness and expertise.
• Experience with SEO/SEA/CMS/Online advertising/Email marketing.
• Experience measuring results of online campaigns.
• Prior agency experience.
• Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager experience. 
• Experience connecting with social media influencers and communicating with an audience from a brand perspective.
• Experience with Google AdWords.
• Excellent skills, experience and up-to-date knowledge of all social media platforms.
• Working knowledge of social media management tools and content, aggregators, such as Hootsuite or Sprout Social.
• Strong creative concepting and content skills and an understanding of marketing concepts.
• Strong skills in analytics, problem solving, negotiating, organizing and time management.
• Excellent writing and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with internal and external partners.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines, juggle numerous projects and work under pressure.
• Basic understanding of HTML coding (preferred).
• Photography and/or photo editing skills a plus. 

Benefits and Compensation:

Integrated Advertising Network, IAN, offers a hybrid work environment at our inspired 50th & France Edina office, competitive salary, and a full range of benefits including health and short & long-term disability insurance, 401K and more.

IAN Advertising

Haus of Sonder is a diverse collective of individuals looking to do great things for our clients and each other. We advocate for our points of view and experiences. And heartily support those who do the same.. We are seeking a full-time Senior Brand Manager to build and maintain client relationships, monitor client budgets, create detailed integrated marketing plans to hit predetermined client KPIs, work and communicate across departments and work inbound leads at the agency. While the ideal candidate will likely have a media/sales background, Haus of Sonder is NOT a sales organization. A successful Senior Brand Manager will be able to pivot from a sales mindset to a solutions-based approach to marketing.

We aim to be good people. Humanity, kindness and optimism matter to us. So does an insatiable drive to be an intimate part of all the things we create. Our innovative work is for our clients, but it is born from deep inside ourselves.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING AS A SENIOR BRAND MANAGER

• Drive revenue, while doing what is right for both the client and company
• Create and execute integrated marketing solutions for clients
• Lead client account reviews and remain closely connected with clients to understand and meet their needs
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with clients and across all internal departments

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• 10+ years of previous experience in media and/or advertising
• Proven experience as an Account Executive (agency or media side)
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize in a fast-paced and dynamic work environment
• Proficiency in MS Office, project management tools (we use ASANA), and Google Workspace
• Exceptional organizational, project management and time management skills

At Haus of Sonder, we recognize that there is no such thing as a perfect candidate. This is a place where everyone can grow, so no matter what your experience level, background, or education is, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come to work every day.

ANTICIPATED SCHEDULE

**THIS IS NOT A REMOTE POSITION**

We anticipate this person will be most effective with a flexible schedule, working remotely and onsite at our office in the North Loop area of Minneapolis. This leadership role will require in-person connection with the team and in-person meetings, so in-office time is essential and expected. The person in this role will routinely be “on the road,” meeting with clients and partners, and traveling for events and business development opportunities. Note that parking is paid for by Media Bridge when employees work more than three days a week in the office.

ABOUT HAUS OF SONDER

Haus of Sonder works with our clients to build an ecosystem of connections that creates a devoted and energized brand community. We foster genuine and lasting brand love. Love that flows from the brand to its community and back. Humanity is at the core of everything we do. We partner with future-looking brands committed to sincerely connecting with people for mutual betterment. .

Founded in 2023, Minneapolis-based Haus of Sonder has a diverse client roster that includes Bumble, Minnesota Timberwolves, Upstream, PRESS Hard Seltzer, Polestar, Jester Concepts, and more.

STEP INTO OUR HAUS

Please complete our brief, mobile-friendly application. You will receive an email confirmation when your application is successfully received. Initial interviews will be performed by phone or Zoom, and finalists will be invited onsite to see our space and meet our team.

EEO STATEMENT

Haus of Sonder will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership, or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance. We will take affirmative steps to ensure that all our employment practices are free of discrimination. Such employment practices include, but are not limited to, the following: hiring, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment or recruitment advertising, selection, layoff, disciplinary action, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, including apprenticeship. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities whenever possible.

•  212 North 3rd Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA
•  120000-150000 per year Competitive base salary + Individual and Team Bonuses
•  Salary
•  Full Time
•  Medical, dental, vision, 401k with match, life insurance, optional disability insurance, UNLIMITED PTO. This is a flexible role with the ability to work from our modern office in the North Loop area of Minneapolis.

Haus of Sonder

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you!

How Agropur invests in YOU:

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with up to a 7% company match
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Advancement Opportunities

What’s involved in this role:

We are looking for a Analytical Science R&D Manager in Le Sueur, MN.

• Manage and provide mentorship, growth, and development support to direct reports on the Analytical Science R&D team.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Quality Assurance, Applied Research, Operations, Sales/Marketing and other stakeholders for product/process development, analytical method development, technical questions, root cause identification and problem solving.
• Identify and implement improvements in efficiency, cost effectiveness, methodology, and safety within the laboratory environment. Involvement in cross-functional improvement teams, including the Agropur Quality Team, as needed.
• Provide justification for equipment expenditures and other purchase approvals.
• Write project charters, experimental designs, complete data analysis and write final project reports.
• Record, collate, evaluate, and interpret experimental data to make appropriate recommendations and documentation.
• Prepare presentations and training tools for management and company communication.
• Provide key documentation and overall technical expertise to support the transition of new products to full commercial scale.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Food Science or Dairy Science or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a laboratory or dairy plant environment required.
• Previous supervisory/leadership experience preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

Where you’ll be working:

Our presence in Le Sueur, MN, consists of the following facilities: Le Sueur Cheese, Le Sueur Ingredients, Le Sueur Protein Research Center and the Le Sueur Business Office. Our cheese facility produces various types of cheese, including cheddar, monterey jack, asiago, fontina, parmesan and romano. Our ingredients facility runs various whey streams, including; whey protein isolate (WPI), whey protein concentrate 34 (WPC 34), whey protein concentrate 80 (WPC 80) and both pharma and food-grade lactose.

• Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.

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.

Agropur

As a Marketing Coordinator you will be positioned to acquire a broad spectrum of experience and growing responsibility focusing heavily in creative and social media marketing, complemented with traditional marketing approaches. You will be responsible for maintaining processes and project scheduling for organic and paid social media, photo and video shoots, monthly creative campaigns, and marketing support for new and transfer stores. Whether a recent grad or looking to begin your journey into the marketing realm, we’ve got an environment that supports your ongoing growth and offers different career paths to support your interests.

Winmark Corporation is a premier, nationally recognized franchisor of over 1290 resale retail stores in North America, including Once Upon A Child®, Plato’s Closet®, Play It Again Sports®, Music Go Round® and Style Encore®.

Primary qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, related focus, or comparable experience
• Up to 2 years previous project marketing coordination, traffic coordination, creative, or similar experience
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with attention to detail being of crucial importance
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple shifting priorities
• Excellent communication skills required along with a high degree of professionalism, tact and diplomacy
• Proficiency in Windows Office Suite: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Previous exposure to project scheduling and tracking tools helpful, but not required

This is a full-time entry-level position on-site at Winmark’s Plymouth, Minnesota location (Monday – Friday, 8 am – 5pm). Annual salary is $48,000, plus discretionary profit-sharing and great benefits package.

At Winmark Corporation you will work in collaboration with others who are passionate about cultivating strong relationships and those who want to make a positive influence on communities, while making a sustainable impact on the world. At Winmark you will discover what it’s like to work for a company where taking care of our people is genuinely a top priority – where we seek out those looking for a career, not just a job, and we offer exceptional benefits.

In exchange for your talent, Winmark offers rich health and welfare benefits such as a low premium, low deductible health plan, dental insurance, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, profit sharing, 401(k) retirement plan, and more. Open doors, relationships and taking care of our people are essentials of the Winmark culture; we offer career pathing, development opportunities and promote from within. Looking to surround yourself by people that help you become your best you, then let’s connect!

Winmark – the Resale Company

Voyageur Group Growth Manager Job Description

About the Growth Manager Role:

Growth Managers act as the account lead for our clients’ eCommerce business and the client’s relationship with Voyageur Group. Growth Managers are responsible for leveraging internal, client, and channel resources to achieve our clients’ eCommerce goals and objectives. They play a vital role between merchandising, marketing, & relationship management to meet our client and company objectives. We are looking for leaders, strong collaborators, and motivated growth drivers for this role.   

Growth Managers will be primarily responsible for client’s success on Amazon.com. They may, as well, be responsible for supporting clients’ growth on Walmart.com and Target.com as well.

Responsibilities include:

• Managing clients’ ecommerce accounts (Amazon Vendor and Seller Central for ALL Clients, and Walmart Marketplace for some clients) to deliver best-in-class growth.
• Delivering growth by leveraging all ecommerce sales driving levers – pricing, promotion, content, boosting search and sales rank, etc.
• Work closely with Voyageur Group’s merchandising and digital media teams to deliver client growth.
• Communicating and presenting to clients regularly as their account executive and main point of contact for Voyageur Group. The Growth Manager should be a confident communicator with the ability to confidently share their strategy and growth opportunities to clients.  
• Staying ahead of and institutionalizing the fast-paced world of ecommerce marketplaces. We are currently managing Amazon and Walmart.com businesses and will manage additional marketplaces in the future. It is important for the Growth Manger to not only stay ahead of these changes, but to bring them into our organization and build processes around them so the group continues to grow ahead of the curve.
• Be hungry for and take our client’s success personally. The Voyageur Group Growth manager is not complacent with benchmark growth for our clients rather they are passionate and driven to deliver best-in-class results for our client and they show up with that passion for our clients.
• Lead our internal team to be collaborative and growth-minded partners for our clients. Help navigate through both the fast-changing pace of our ecommerce world and managing internally the varying complexities of our clients (varying size, categories, growth, & style).
• Engage in company culture and leadership. We are a small and rapidly growing company that is passionate about both our own success and our client’s success. The Growth Manager should come to Voyageur Group with a positive, optimistic, and growth-mindset.
• Be able to thrive in a work from home environment both by leveraging technology to stay connected with our team as well as to manage the balance of home + work in a remote working environment.
• Move Voyageur Group forward as a company. As a Growth Manager, you will not only be responsible for the day to day success of meeting our client’s objectives we are seeking entrepreneurial individuals who are looking to make scaling the Voyageur Group business a part of their job as well. This means, leading into new marketplaces, institutionalizing business systems / processes that will allow us to scale, and generally fostering a holistic growth mindset.

Qualifications:

• A blend of Amazon/Ecommerce sales experience, agency experience, ecommerce merchandising experience, and leadership experience.
• Executional experience with Amazon Vendor and/or Seller Central is highly preferred, but not required to apply.
• Comfort in a Hyper Growth and fast-moving company. The ideal candidate will thrive in- and be motivated by driving rapid growth and adjusting to the changes and demands that come from being a part of a hyper growth company.
• Strong communication skills, presence and confidence a must
• Experience conducting quantitative analyses and deriving insights from the numbers
• Accountability and the ability to build trust is a must. Mistakes can happen, not being accountable to them cannot. Building trust is paramount for this role and for our company’s culture.
• High level of proficiency in Excel/Office suite of products and/or Google sheets/slides/docs
• Experience and success working from home as part of a virtual, remote culture. This includes the right space to be able to conduct the role and the ability to manage work + life in a fully remote position.
• Collaborate with a high desire to learn and seek answers for your clients and teammates 
• Must be ok to travel to clients & company offsites as required.   
• 5+ years of eCommerce, merchandising, and/or digital marketing experience
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About Voyageur Group

Voyageur Group is a full-service marketplace management agency that supports companies in the optimization of their merchandising, marketing, operations, and creative on Amazon, Target and beyond. We work with brands of all sizes to launch and scale their Amazon, Walmart, and Target.com businesses.

Voyageur Group is a rapidly growing company and boasts well over 100 years of retail and retail media experience across our seasoned team.

Voyageur Group

Sr. Manager, Paid Media

We’re looking for a hardworking, performance-driven marketer who makes just as much sense on paper as they do culturally. We’re a seasoned team comfortable in our areas of expertise with the shared vision of creating a great company. We celebrate wins together and debrief missed opportunities so we can get the win the next time. We believe in supporting each other, improving the company through transparency, and creating a culture that is inclusive in every way.

What Makes Augurian a Great Place to Work

• We live by our values; Drive Success, Build Innovation, Expect Respect, Work-Life Balance, Cultivate Growth, Honor Teamwork, Live Honest, and Have Fun!
• We employ the best and brightest talent in the Twin Cities and have a culture and programs that create rapid development of our team.
• We give our team the power to do great work. If ownership, flexibility and accountability are important to you, Augurian might be the place for you. We remove barriers so that you can create and implement new ideas and do your best work without having to worry about red tape at every turn.
• We are award winning; for our culture, our work and our growth.
• We care about our people. That’s why we offer:
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401k with match
• Flexible PTO
• Short term disability insurance
• Long term disability insurance
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Charity matching program
• Mental health programs
• Employee resource groups
• Hybrid model company wide

What You’ll Do

• Support direct team with increasing LTV for clients
• Guides direct reports with prioritizing client projects
• Mentors, coaches, and deeply contributes to the career development of their team and others
• Leads planning and delivery of major client initiatives on clear timelines
• Works to develop holistic perspective on the organization, its vision and its activities
• Influence business direction, team goals, and company goals
• Support the Paid Media director in driving growth across client accounts, and across new business opportunities
• Build and drive paid media strategy across multiple industries tied to goals
• Drive traffic and increase ROI for our clients by doing strategic planning, competitive analysis, keyword research, budget optimization, and tactics
• Measure ongoing impact and effectiveness of implemented paid media strategies and tie to business outcomes using GA4, looker studio, and native platform reporting
• Manage internal profitability specific to client delivery
• Conduct and share paid media results
• Create and share mini case studies internally and to clients
• Train people and delegate tasks by creating thorough documentation
• Communicate and drive conversations with clients
• Remain current with paid media trends and readily share your knowledge internally and externally
• Work closely with leadership to identify areas of long term company growth, and take action towards making these ideas reality

About You

• 5+ years of experience working in Paid Media
• Exceptional knowledge of
• Google Ads/Microsoft Ads
• Facebook
• Linkedin
• Customer journey
• Keyword research
• User experience
• Emerging paid media channels
• Conversion Rate Optimization
• Google Tag Manager for Paid Media
• Google Analytics 4
• Familiarity or working knowledge of
• Agile methodology
• Google Suite
• Looker reports
• Google Optimize
• Google Sheets
• Google Docs
• Google Colab
• Hubspot/Salesforce
• Secondary digital advertising platforms
• Programmatic advertising
• More about you
• Strong analytical skills with ability to drive meaningful actions from large data sets
• Attention to detail, strong organization and self-starter mentality
• Proven track record of managing expectations, getting results and keeping clients happy
• Ability to manage projects without a dedicated Project Manager
• Critical thinking and the ability to understand and solve complex client problems
• Experience working within a team, and and managing/developing junior team members
• Exemplifies model behavior to the team, and leads by example.

Our Promise to You

We will provide an environment where you can experience exponential growth. We have found that our team + clients + culture allows for faster development in turn creating more opportunity. We will give you freedom to take ownership of your clients, team and results while providing enough guidance and structure so you don’t feel like you’re on an island. We will live by our core values and ensure that everyone on our team is held to the highest standard so that you can have confidence you are working with the best.

Augurian is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a more diverse, equitable and inclusive agency where differences are valued and all people have the same opportunity to belong, contribute and thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

About Augurian

Augurian was founded in 2016 and has seen tremendous growth every year since ranking in the Inc 5000 and MSPBJ Fast 50 the last two years (2020 and 2021). We were founded to help leaders have confidence in their digital marketing investments. Our core focus is driving business growth and helping our clients meet and exceed their goals through paid media (SEM), Paid Media (SEO), content marketing, and marketing analytics. Augurian helps modern day business, financial and marketing executives solve critical marketing challenges and Have Confidence in their digital marketing investments.

Augurian

Job Title                                 Product Manager

Department                            Business Development

Location                                 899 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN 55102

Reports to                              Director of New Business Development

Schedule                                40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Hybrid model – 3 days onsite

Travel                                     15%-20% regular travel (one week per month)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to join our innovative team. This role will be responsible for collaborating closely with our digital business partner to drive mutual business growth and customer success. The Product Manager will serve as the key liaison between our company and our partner, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and collaboration. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator, have a background in product management, and have a proven track record of managing successful partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a strong relationship with the company’s external digital business partner, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Anticipate, understand, and balance priorities while managing expectations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the internal Sales team to develop a deep understanding of the product’s features, capabilities, and benefits.
• Provide product training to internal teams.
• Define and collaborate with the Sales team to track and analyze key performance metrics related to the partnership’s success, such as revenue growth, customer adoption, and market penetration. Use data insights to identify areas for improvement and growth, and identification of potential customers.
• Proactively identify potential risks and challenges within the partnership; develop contingency plans and work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure a smooth partnership operation.
• Understand pricing matrices and collaborate with the Sales team to determine pricing for new customer opportunities.
• Act as the internal advocate for customers; manage new customer onboarding and ensure that their needs and feedback are considered throughout the partnership collaboration.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. NCCO will train the right candidate to excel in this opportunity. 

• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Three, or more, years of proven experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or in a similar role, with a focus on managing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of product management principles and product development processes.
• Excellent leadership skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and partner relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and drive results.
• Keen understanding of customer needs and user experience.
• Impeccable follow-up, strong sense of urgency, and ability to drive outcomes.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Expertise with product management software.
• Excellent procedural and organizational skills.
• Experience in a business role for a technology company or with a digital product is a plus.
• Experience with e-commerce or digital product sales is a plus.

About NCCO

For more than 115 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed and produced products that drive success for the food service and hospitality industries. We specialize in products that improve restaurant profitability, enhance food safety, increase server and restaurant efficiency, and promote a more enjoyable and satisfying dining experience.

Headquartered in St. Paul, NCCO is a family-owned business that takes pride in their hard-working staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. With innovation as a top core value, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we continue our journey of growth, we celebrate the collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique abilities, and talents that create our culture. Together we look forward to creating a bright future as we launch new product lines, marketing programs, and technologies to help end users provide stellar customer service and achieve their business goals.

NCCO is an equal-opportunity employer.

www.ncco.com

NCCO

Words At Work is looking for a relationship builder and strategic thinker/doer for its growing Social Media/Public Relations team. Our next Social Media Manager must be a self-starter who wants to flex their developing leadership muscle and isn’t afraid to dive into the deep end to execute on any level of a social campaign (paid or organic). This role will develop and execute strategic social strategies that achieve clients’ KPIs, apply best practices of social media and maintain client accounts. Over time, the Social Media Manager will listen and understand the client’s needs to ultimately grow the relationship (and the overall social media book of business) through impactful results.

Responsibilities

Account Management:

• Manage clients’ organic social media accounts such as TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages
• Influence, recommend and support the execution of paid social media campaigns on TikTok, Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn pages
• Oversee the creation of post copy and imagery, plus any tactic-specific content pieces that support social (video, case studies, LinkedIn Lives, etc.)
• Responsible for positive growth of client social media accounts, and know which metrics matter and why
• Appropriately leverage the latest sounds, trends, memes, etc. to create content that matches client tone/brand
• Lead accounts and strategize to create social media posts and campaigns plans for clients
• Provide strategic insight and expertise on integrated marketing, PR and social media campaigns that address client challenges and goals
• Participate in and conduct social media training sessions; social selling, leadership coaching, brand building, etc.
• Create timely reports that blend analytics and human intuition for best-in-class client reporting

Departmental Contributions:

• Play an instrumental role in the growth of Words At Work’s social media/public relations division
• Ability to problem-solve, inspire, and brainstorm for team and client success
• Establish and manage client communications regarding budgets and invoices
• Participate in team meetings to align goals, measure success, identify areas of concern and implement solutions
• Think conceptually and provide direction/input for designers, developers, and video teams
• Stay current with industry topics/trends that are relevant to our clients
• Have a solid understanding of how social media works to promote B2B and B2C organizations
• Consistently collaborate and contribute to “best practice sharing” between internal teams
• Maintain strong client loyalty through customer service and strong creative/content
• Consult with clients to develop brand awareness, demand generation and sales enablement strategies
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of social media experience, agency experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or a related field
• Experience in executing paid social strategies
• Strong understanding of the social media landscape and earned media strategies
• Strong project management and budgeting skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects/accounts simultaneously
• Ability to successfully navigate our responsible independence workplace, and a collaborative hybrid workplace environment based out of Minneapolis, MN (not a remote opportunity)

About Words At Work

Founded in 1988, Words At Work is a collaborative, entrepreneurial firm committed to helping its

clients build strong, profitable brands. Clients use us as a full-service marketing agency. They can also look to us for selected services, such as brand strategy, content marketing, website

development, sales enablement, demand generation, social media and public relations.

Our compensation program includes market-competitive salaries, a generous bonus plan based on company and individual performance, and a 401(k) retirement plan with match. Employee medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance premiums are 100% employer paid, as well as employer contributions towards family monthly premiums.

For more information about Words At Work, visit https://www.wordsatwork.com or contact

[email protected].

Words At Work is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring employees regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.

Words At Work

Our client, a popular beauty brand and cosmetic retail chain, is actively searching for a Senior Marketing Manager to join their San Francisco Team. In this role the you will join a high-performance Marketing ream to drive and deliver business goals and objectives. You will work closely with key partners in Marketing, Merchandising, Promo/Loyalty, Campaigns & Content.

*Please note this is 6-month temp role – $48/hr*

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for driving and achieving sales targets for marketing channels
• Set the direction for growth opportunities and areas of strategic local focus
• Forecast, prepare and manage Retention Marketing financial objectives as well as budgets
• Build relationships with key cross-functional partners
• Partner with Marketing Effectiveness / analytics teams to uncover Canada -unique insights to drive channel performance
• Oversee email and mobile messaging calendar strategy & planning to ensure team delivers and timely deployment of those campaigns
• Manage team of 3 direct reports with a focus on coaching, developing & retaining high performing talent
• Support efficient processes and operations across Canada local and North American leverage ways of working, identifying and implementing process opportunities

Requirements:

• 6+ years of relevant experience, strong retention marketing background
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Exceptional ability to work in a cross-functional environment
• Excellent knowledge of current retention marketing landscape and industry trends
• Proven ability to take initiative, stay flexible, and excel in fast-paced, high-volume and deadline-driven environment
• Well-organized, extremely detailed, project and results oriented
• Email and mobile marketing experience
• Consumer goods and retail experience preferred

Please submit your resume for consideration!

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