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Bernick's

Creative Marketing Manager

Bernick's, Saint Cloud, Minnesota, United States,


Join our

Marketing & Creative

Team at Bernick’s!ABOUT US:Bernick’s is a

5

th

generation family-owned provider of beverages, vending and food solutions, representing leading brands such as Pepsi, Mtn Dew, Bubbl’r, Dr Pepper, Miller Brewing Company and New England Coffee. We service locations in greater MN and western WI.The Creative

Services

Manager is responsible for the establish

ment

and implementation of

creative

design

, pr

omotional pieces

and printing operations

that support

Bernick’s

brands,

programs

and promotions

in all channels of business

.

They manage a team of

G

raphic

D

esigners

,

a

P

roduction

D

esigner,

a

P

roduction

Specialist,

a

nd

an

on-site

print shop including a

full suite of

p

rinting equipment

and materials

. This position

serves

internal

& external

customers

through

the development

of

branded

tools & training

,

retail programs and

promotions

,

key account

s

upport

,

sponsorships, events

,

media programs

and more

.

The Creative

Services

Manager acts

as a thought leader in

current

creative and design trends

,

and

technology advancements in

the

design

and creative

field

. They also provide

creative

feedback and support

to the Creative team and

contribute as a

Graphic D

esigner as needed

.Core

Responsibilities:T

eam Member

Management &

DevelopmentOversee the hiring,

training

and

development

of

the

c

reative

t

eam.Create team member

development

goals, manage performance

,

professionally

coach/mentor, recognize/reward.M

aintain a culture which supports learning and continuous improvement.Process Management

& TrainingManage the

creative

work request process

including submission

tool

,

scheduling

/

capacity,

performance

,

goals

and training

.Manage and meet

work request deadlines; communicate issues to key stakeholders.Assess

and

monitor creative processes

;

propose

improvements

as needed.

Look for opportunities to add value and increase efficiency.Act as

liaison with cross-functional teams (marketing, sales, etc.) to determine larger project scope and deliverables (including

priori

tization,

goals, budget, design direction, etc.), and communicate as needed to

creative

team.Oversee all aspects of creative including

digital assets

and organization

,

concepts,

artwork,

materials, equipment

,

quality,

accuracy,

production,

and brand standards

.Concept development, design and execution of printed and visual graphics

including

printed materials

(

banners, fliers,

posters,

menus,

etc.

)

,

digital images,

web graphics,

billboards, ads,

invitations,

logos

,

apparel

and other collateral across multiple business divisions

, customer accounts

and locations.

Provide training to staff

for

creative innovation in terms of design aspects, elements, fonts, materials,

etc.Prepare training materials

and processes

as needed for creative team and teams

utilizing creative services

. Deliver training as needed

.Creative Innovation &

Customer SatisfactionProvide design and creative excellence through analyzing the needs of the

organization,

analyzing innovations in materials and equipment. Obtain feedback from sales team / customers; analyze competitor

s

in the market; research and propose new materials.

Look for opportunities to add value, increase impact in the market through

internal and external

POS

,

creative

displays,

and graphic treatments

.Provide outstanding customer service and support to internal and external customers.

Collaborate with and support all lines of business to create materials and creative displays that drive results & achieve goals.Offer billable services to external partners, suppliers and bottlers as

requested

.Develop and maintain Bernick’s

style guide; monitor and upholds Bernick’s brand standards.Budgets /

Equipment & Supply ManagementP

repare & provide overhead analysis & costs

as well as creative team budgets.

Includes monthly analysis and annual budget planning.Manage and maintain all creative team equipment including large and wide-format printers, cutting machines, finishing tools,

etc.

I

ncludes purchase, warranties, maintenance/support, troubleshooting, replacements, installation & training. Engage external service as needed.Manage and maintain all creative team printed materials, inks,

etc.

Conduct market analysis to understand price

,

value

and competition

.Research new creative and printing techniques

;

equipment and materials to support. Obtain competitive quotes, negotiate pricing. Provide recommendations to leadership for

capital expenditures &

approval. Work with IT to manage

/

maintain computers

,

hardware

and software.Develop strategic partnerships and maintain relationships with externally sourced vendors including equipment, service

&

materials.Strong candidates have

:Bachelor’s

D

egree in

D

esign

, Advertising

or related field

,

5

+ years

of

design experience

and

3

+

years in

a

supervisor/management position.Proficien

cy

in the Adobe Suites design programs including InDesign, Photoshop,

Illustrator

and

the Microsoft Suite of business tools including Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel

and

Teams.Professional written, verbal communication and

interpersonal skills

. Ability to motivate teams to produce results within tight

timeframes

and simultaneously manage several projects.Ability to manage

and lead the Creative

T

eam as well as

contribute as a

G

raphic

D

esigner

.

Handles

overflow, work assignments

, understands capacity

and other duties as assigned.

Can

perform

all

duties and understands all roles within

C

reative

D

epartment.Ability to contain and analyze performance data to develop metrics that support decision making and resource allocation.Ability to

work collaboratively

with colleagues and staff to create a result driven, team-oriented environment.Creative,

d

etail oriented

, highly organized, critical thinker, solves problems, makes decisions, implements processes.Strong

interpersonal skills

– build and maintain positive relationships with internal team, customers and external partners.HOURS: Full-timeMonday-Friday, 8:00AM – 5:00PM or completionWorks primarily in office setting, occasionally outdoors in market with varying weather conditions.Travel for in person meetings with team members, customers and/or partners to develop relationships or manage projects as needed.BENEFITS:Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO), Wellness Program, 401(K) & Company Match, and more.PERKS from the Bernick’s Team:Access to complimentary pop, water, and coffee during their shiftsTeam Members can earn discounts on Bernick’s products, gift cards, and branded apparelSO… COME JOIN THE FUN!!

Bernick’s provides a team atmosphere full of new experiences,

hard-working

coworkers and friends, and the opportunity to grow your career.Bernick’s is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected characteristics. If you need a reasonable

accommodation

because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please email

hr@bernicks.com

and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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