Channel Marketing Associate, Hardware

Fortune Brands • Riverwoods, IL

97d • $40,000 - $60,500

About The Position

The Channel Marketing Associate, Hardware provides support for marketing and product initiatives across the door and cabinet hardware categories (e.g., EMTEK® and Schaub). Reporting to the Senior Channel Strategy Manager - Hardware, this role helps execute go-to-market programs, maintain sales collateral, coordinate project timelines, and manage day-to-day details that ensure the successful launch and promotion of hardware products and channel marketing plans. The coordinator partners with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate information, effective tools, and timely communications that drive brand growth across business channels. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with the flexibility to work remotely on Mondays and Fridays, and in office Tuesday - Thursday in Deerfield, IL.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1-3 years of experience in marketing coordination, project support, or related role; B2B or building materials industry experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build effective working relationships.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining the go-to-market playbook for hardware channels, updating deliverables and timelines as directed.
• Support the development and fulfillment of sales enablement materials, product sheets, and marketing collateral / promo items.
• Conduct basic competitive research and compile customer feedback to inform strategic decisions.
• Coordinate updates to product information across price lists, spec sheets, websites, and e-commerce platforms.
• Assist in preparing training presentations, customer decks, and promotional content.
• Organize logistics for trade shows, customer events, and sales meetings, including shipping materials and coordinating schedules.
• Track and manage distribution of samples, displays, and promotional materials.
• Help administer incentive programs and monitor participation.
• Collect and organize feedback from field sales teams and channel partners for reporting.
• Maintain collateral libraries and ensure materials are accessible and up to date.
• Process purchase orders, track invoices, and maintain budget spreadsheets for channel marketing initiatives.
• Compile ROI and program effectiveness data; prepare summary reports for review by the Senior Manager.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health plans
• Market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• Product discounts
• Flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy)
• Inclusive fertility / adoption benefits
• Annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree