Channel Marketing Specialist

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

7h • Hybrid

About The Position

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. As the Channel Marketing Associate, you will support marketing and product initiatives for the House of Rohl brand portfolio, with a primary focus on EMTEK® and Schaub hardware brands. This is an exciting opportunity for a recent graduate or early-career marketing professional who is eager to learn, grow, and build a strong foundation in channel marketing. In this role, you will work closely with channel marketing leadership, gaining hands-on experience supporting go-to-market programs, product launches, sales enablement tools, and day-to-day business priorities. You will play an important role in helping projects move forward while developing knowledge of premium hardware products, channel strategies, and customer needs. We value individuals who can Think Fast, learning quickly and asking thoughtful questions; Work It Together, building trusted partnerships and supporting shared goals; and Make the Hard Call, taking ownership, following through, and helping solve challenges with care and accountability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field, OR in lieu of a degree 2+ years of relevant experience in marketing.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel and PowerPoint.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with close attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative, accountability, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate across teams and build positive working relationships.
• Willingness & ability to travel (up to 10%).

Nice To Haves

• Internship or professional experience in marketing, brand support, or sales enablement.
• Familiarity with luxury home, kitchen, bath, or hardware product categories.
• Experience coordinating events, launches, or customer-facing materials.

Responsibilities

• Help maintain go-to-market plans for House of Rohl hardware channels, ensuring timelines and deliverables stay organized and current.
• Assist in the development and coordination of product sheets, marketing collateral, sales tools, and promotional materials.
• Build product knowledge across EMTEK® and Schaub portfolios, including features, specifications, finishes, and dimensions.
• Gather competitive insights and customer feedback to help inform future opportunities.
• Coordinate updates to product information across price lists, websites, specification sheets, and e-commerce platforms.
• Assist in preparing presentations, training materials, customer-facing content, and launch communications.
• Support logistics for trade shows, customer meetings, and sales events, including materials, shipments, and scheduling.
• Serve as a dependable team partner and provide day-to-day support on priority initiatives.
• Research questions, locate accurate information, and connect with internal partners to help resolve requests quickly.
• Build strong relationships across Sales, Product Management, Creative, Customer Service, and Operations teams.
• Proactively identify next steps, follow up on open items, and help keep projects moving smoothly.
• Process purchase orders, track invoices, and maintain budget spreadsheets for channel marketing initiatives.
• Use Excel and other tools to organize data, track progress, and prepare summary reporting.
• Compile ROI and program effectiveness information for leadership review.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs.
• Robust 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.
• Numerous Employee Resource Groups to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees