Marketing Associate Job at The Bradford Exchange in Niles

ImpassionedEmboldenedInfinitely Curious: The Bradford Exchange, part of The Bradford Hammacher Group family of brands, is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for the last 50 years! Our global organization consists of 8 business divisions ranging from jewelry, apparel, collectible coins, home decor to holiday and so much more. We concept, create, design and market our creative products directly to our customers, and leverage licenses with the biggest names in entertainment and sports to bring unique and curated products to our customers across the globe.

Were currently seeking a Marketing Associate who will be responsible for helping to maximize profitable contribution to the Bradford Exchange. You will use strategic and tactical tools to determine appropriate products to mail. Even in an entry level role you'll have the ability to have a voice and an opinion in all meetings including ones with Vice Presidents.

How you will contribute:

• Identify marketing opportunities and create optimal marketing plans for both new client acquisition and housefile. This includes numerical analysis of past campaigns and projecting the profit potential of each marketing effort.
• Oversee design and copywriting for advertising materials and product editorial content, including fact-checking and proofreading.
• Collaborate with marketing support groups (product development, advertising design, production, sourcing, licensing, print production, customer service) in bringing product from concept to market and then overseeing shipping and service.
• Create the basis of marketing for new products to justify new product development and advertising expenditure.
• Support division in exploring new avenues for business growth as requested/assigned including presentations, reports.

What you will bring and skills that excite us:

• BA/BS degree.
• 0-2 years experience in direct marketing including internships.
• Attention to detail.
• Business acumen.
• Strong analytical ability and inquisitive nature.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
• Entrepreneurial personality.
• Proficiency in Excel a plus.

BHG at a glance:

• Our scale: We have over 400 employees based out of our global headquarters right outside of Chicago, we have marketing operations in over 10 countries worldwide, and have over 32 million customers served.
• Compensation and benefits: We offer a competitive compensation plan and great benefits, with some benefits starting from day 1!
• We own the company: BHG is Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Hammacher Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
• Professional Development: There is always room to learn! We offer a Professional Development Program, a Mentor Program, and LinkedIn Learning to our teams as well as additional hands-on training and development. Our teams utilize a continuous performance management and development structure for feedback, no dreaded annual reviews. We meet quarterly to focus on the future!
• Our values: Honesty. Innovation. Respect. Teamwork. Giving back. These are just some of the core values that drive our team members. Our team strives to build a culture of continuous feedback where anyone can share and create our next big idea, among diverse and inclusive teams.
• Flexibility and wellness: Whether its offering hybrid environment (onsite/remote) for our corporate staff, to a generous, front-loaded PTO and holiday package to all staff and corporate wellness initiatives like WW, an annual health fair and an onsite gym, we are committed to our team members well-being. New hires start with 16 days of PTO and 8 paid holidays per year.
• Perks and more: We have a Business Casual Work Environment, Health and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off (PTO) Program, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employee Assistance Program, Employee Referral Bonus Program, 401(k), Profit Sharing, Tuition Reimbursement, Onsite Cafeteria, Onsite Fitness Center, Corporate WW and Toastmasters memberships, a Peer Recognition Program, Product Discounts and more!

The Bradford Exchange is an Equal Opportunity Employer.