Marketing Assistant_

Job Title: Marketing AssistantLocation: Oakland, NJQualifications:+ A degree in marketing, communications, public relations, social media strategy or related field+ Excellent research, writing, and verbal communication skills.+ Strong computer skills including all Microsoft Office programs+ Proficient in Canva. Experience in Adobe Photoshop / InDesign / Illustrator / a plus+ Proficiency in Hootsuite and social media calendar managementSoft Skills:+ Great attitude, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial spirit+ Self-starter who works well alone and in a team+ Well organized and detail oriented+ An interest and love for sustainability and food is a plus!Job Description:To assist Vice President in facilitating all marketing & sales activities. Individual should be a creative self-starter with a passion for food/cooking (or a “foodie”).+ Provide copywriting & design support for social accounts, managed through Hootsuite+ Create original content and seek out partnerships for our blog, newsletters and social media accounts. Stay relevant on B2B marketing trends+ Conduct press outlet research and assist in gathering media contacts to pitch including support with crafting pitch letters to editors+ Build community engagement with customers and influencers while building brand awareness+ Brainstorm marketing concepts and campaigns, work to execute them+ Support with creation of marketing newsletters and maintenance of Mailchimp and WordPress database+ Manage and Support in creating a PR / Social Media outreach plan by facilitating information to outside marketing agencies+ Design social media posts and write commodity reports for monthly newsletter+ Help design internal and external company documents, including updating sales decks, presentations,+ Assist with driving sales and pitching to new markets through research+ Monitoring and managing the company’s social media platforms+ Develop an action plan to steadily increase followers across all social media platforms.+ Creates internet presentations to educate and empower customers with information and knowledge about industry trends, company services, etc.+ Collaborate cross-functionally with Customer Service, Sales, Research & Development, and Quality Control to support Sales & Marketing initiatives.+ Assist with the planning and preparation of trade show and conferences.+ Support sales efforts through facilitating sample requests and follow-ups+ Support securing reservations and/or accommodations when neededBenefits:+ Opportunity to work with an industry leader+ Flexible compensation+ Great benefits package+ Internal career growth opportunitiesThis position is moving extremely fast as this is an urgent need for the client. If interested, please send over your most up to date resume to ktrivigno @astoncarter.com along with your availability for a 10-minute phone call.About Aston Carter:Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.Diversity, Equity & InclusionAt Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:+ Hiring diverse talent+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our peopleThe company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.