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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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.
#J-18808-Ljbffr