<p><strong>Exciting opportunity for a Sales and Marketing Assistant. </strong>The Sales and Marketing Administrative Assistant supports the Sales and Marketing teams by assisting with daily operations, administrative tasks, and overall coordination to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. This is a M-F on-site position, including medical, dental, vision, 401k, plus PTO. Salary target $50,000-$55,000</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>Essential Functions: </strong></p><p> </p><ul><li>Manage paperwork and administrative tasks related to sales, ensuring all documents are prepared, completed, and processed in a timely manner.</li><li>Communicate effectively with sales team members and customers to support all aspects of the sales process. </li><li>Provide in-office support to team members who are on the road or working off-site. </li><li>Create sales templates and customize product specifications, ensuring all product details are accurately documented and tailored for internal use and customer communication.</li><li>Collaborate with Inventory Coordinator to ensure accurate inventory listings for internal and external use. </li><li>Cross-reference and maintain accurate product listings on various advertising platforms and e-commerce sites.</li><li>Assist with coordinating industry events, including registration, reviewing related marketing materials and organizing promotional materials and presentations.</li><li>Assist in organizing marketing campaigns, including the distribution of newsletters, flyers, and other promotional materials.</li><li>Ensure the project calendar is actively monitored, with deadlines, meetings, and milestones properly scheduled and tracked to support timely completion.</li><li>Assist by overseeing inventory, processing orders, and coordinating logistics..</li><li>Maintain regular communication through MS Teams, email, and phone to ensure efficient collaboration, timely updates, and strong team coordination.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
<p>Are you a strategic leader with a passion for building impactful brands within the CPG industry? We’re seeking a Brand Manager to join our client’s team on a contract-to-hire basis, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to innovative projects while gaining long-term career potential. This role will require strong cross-functional collaboration, a sharp analytical mindset, and the ability to excel in a fast-paced business environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Day-to-Day Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Strategic Planning & Execution: Develop and implement brand strategies to drive growth and enhance market positioning.</li><li>Budget & Forecast Management: Manage budgets and forecasts to maximize ROI and operational efficiencies.</li><li>Product Launches: Oversee key initiatives, including new product introductions and go-to-market strategies.</li><li>Packaging & Media Strategy: Build creative packaging solutions and collaborate on media planning.</li><li>Market Analysis & KPI Tracking: Conduct regular market assessments and monitor vital KPIs to ensure success.</li><li>Digital & eCommerce Marketing: Partner with teams to drive digital campaigns and optimize eCommerce performance.</li><li>Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration: Work with internal and external teams, including marketing, sales, and supply chain, to deliver results.</li></ul><p><br></p>
We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Designer to join our innovative team in Wheeling, Illinois. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting visually compelling designs that align with our brand identity and support marketing efforts across multiple channels. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a growing company with over 30 years of industry expertise and a strong presence in retail grocery and mass-market channels.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Develop engaging designs for marketing materials such as brochures, flyers, posters, and presentations.<br>• Create branding assets, including logos, brand guidelines, and stationery, to ensure a cohesive visual identity.<br>• Design product packaging that reflects brand standards and appeals to target audiences.<br>• Collaborate with marketing teams to translate campaign strategies into impactful visual content.<br>• Produce video graphics and light animations to enhance digital and multimedia projects.<br>• Maintain consistency across all brand touchpoints by adhering to established guidelines.<br>• Optimize product listings for eCommerce platforms through thoughtful visual enhancements.<br>• Manage multiple design projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality.<br>• Stay updated on industry trends, tools, and design best practices to continuously improve outputs.<br>• Organize and maintain a digital archive of design assets for easy access and use.
<p>We are seeking an interim Vice President of Marketing to lead and optimize our client's global marketing operations during a period of significant growth and transformation. As a key executive, this role will focus on aligning marketing strategies with company priorities, driving demand generation, enhancing pipeline development, and establishing the organization as a prominent B2B thought leader. Collaboration across Sales, Product, and Business Units will be critical in fostering a cohesive and unified team culture.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Core Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Strategic Initiatives:</strong> Oversee the realignment of global marketing strategies, accelerate pipeline growth, integrate AI into marketing processes, nurture senior-level marketing talent, and optimize agency collaboration.</li><li><strong>Leadership:</strong> Provide strategic guidance, coaching, and mentorship to senior marketing team members, as well as align cross-functional efforts across Product, Growth, Operations, and Corporate Marketing teams.</li><li><strong>Execution:</strong> Manage key elements of the day-to-day marketing function, including global strategic planning, tracking performance metrics, maximizing ROI, campaign oversight, and ensuring alignment between external agencies and internal teams.</li></ul><p><strong>Role Details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Reporting Structure:</strong> Reports to the Senior Vice President of Product & Marketing, while collaborating closely across departments like Product, Growth, Operations, and Corporate Marketing.</li><li><strong>Team Management:</strong> Lead senior marketing professionals and supervise external agencies to ensure seamless execution of marketing campaigns.</li><li><strong>Work Environment:</strong> Fully remote role requiring flexibility in working hours to accommodate the global team’s schedules.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Top Strategic Initiatives for This Role:</strong></p><ul><li>Realigning and transforming global marketing efforts to meet company goals.</li><li>Leveraging AI to refine workflows and streamline productivity in marketing operations.</li><li>Building and sustaining a high-performing senior marketing team.</li><li>Enhancing cross-functional collaboration to ensure unified messaging and campaign execution.</li></ul><p>This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a marketing executive passionate about driving innovation, transformation, and measurable success within a global B2B environment.</p>
<p>We are looking for an experienced Corporate Recruiter to manage full-cycle recruitment processes for a range of corporate roles. Based in Chicago, Illinois, this position requires a proactive individual who can source top talent, optimize hiring strategies, and collaborate with internal teams to meet organizational goals. This is a dynamic role that combines recruitment expertise with data-driven decision-making and occasional HR generalist support. This position works primarily remote and offers medical, dental, vision, PTO, and savings plans. The pay range is $90k-$120k</p><p>Recruiter: Connie Stathopoulos</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the entire recruitment process for various positions across departments, including marketing, product, and member experience.</p><p>• Source candidates with relevant experience using diverse platforms such as LinkedIn, Indeed, referrals, and outbound strategies.</p><p>• Ensure a seamless candidate experience from initial contact through offer negotiation and onboarding.</p><p>• Collaborate with Finance, People Operations, and senior leadership to align hiring needs with organizational objectives.</p><p>• Develop and maintain executive-facing dashboards and reports to track hiring metrics and performance.</p><p>• Monitor key recruitment metrics, including time-to-fill, offer acceptance rates, and diversity pipeline health, to optimize hiring strategies.</p><p>• Identify bottlenecks in the recruitment process and propose data-driven solutions to improve efficiency.</p><p>• Partner with Finance and People Operations to ensure accurate headcount tracking and workforce planning.</p><p>• Provide HR generalist support during periods of lower recruitment activity, including onboarding, policy updates, and employee engagement initiatives.</p><p>• Contribute to employee experience programs and internal communications to enhance company culture</p>
<p>We are looking for an Associate Product Marketing. In this role, you will contribute to the development, launch, and management of products within a dynamic consumer packaged goods environment. This position involves close collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of product strategies and lifecycle management.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Assist in creating new product concepts, prototypes, and initial production samples.</p><p>• Coordinate all aspects of go-to-market strategies, including packaging design, sales materials, and inventory preparation.</p><p>• Serve as a key point of contact between Sales, Manufacturing, and Supply Chain to ensure product timelines are met and issues are resolved.</p><p>• Maintain and update accurate product master data, including setup and Bills of Materials within internal systems.</p><p>• Support the commercialization process for new products from concept to launch.</p><p>• Analyze market trends and data to identify opportunities for product growth and improvement.</p><p>• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure alignment on product strategies and launch plans.</p><p>• Monitor product performance post-launch and provide recommendations for optimization.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with packaging, labeling, and merchandising standards.</p><p>• Contribute to the development of training materials for internal teams and external partners.</p>
We are looking for an Associate Brand Manager to join a dynamic team in Chicago, Illinois. In this role, you will support the development and execution of brand strategies, marketing plans, and product initiatives for a portfolio of well-loved snack brands. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams while leveraging consumer insights and market data to drive business growth.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Assist in the creation and implementation of brand strategies and marketing plans to enhance product visibility and consumer engagement.<br>• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to manage product launches, packaging updates, and promotional campaigns.<br>• Analyze market data and consumer insights to identify opportunities for growth and inform strategic decision-making.<br>• Partner with Sales and Trade Marketing teams to develop effective retail materials and in-store execution plans.<br>• Support the planning and execution of advertising, digital media, and social campaigns to maximize brand reach.<br>• Monitor marketing budgets, process invoices, and ensure compliance with financial guidelines.<br>• Coordinate cross-functional meetings, ensuring project milestones are met and communication is streamlined.<br>• Track and evaluate promotional performance, providing actionable recommendations to improve future initiatives.<br>• Maintain consistency in branding across all materials, channels, and consumer touchpoints.<br>• Prepare and present performance reports and dashboards to senior leadership to inform strategic decisions.
