Marketing Associate

The Bradford Exchange•Niles, IL

7h•Hybrid

About The Position

Impassioned…Emboldened…Infinitely Curious: The Bradford Group family of brands is a world leader in new product development. We have been selling joy for over 50 years! Our global organization consists of various 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. We are looking for a highly motivated Marketing Associate to join The Bradford Group. This position operates in a fast-paced environment working with both print and digital media channels to profitably acquire and retain new customers and manage existing client contact strategy.

Requirements

BA/BS in Marketing, Business, Finance, Statistics or related field
0-2+ years of experience in a direct mail or direct response marketing position preferred
Proficient in Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel
Familiarity with Power Automate and emerging AI-based technologies.
Strong analytical skills and inquisitive nature
Proficient in math and/or statistics
Keen attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Self starter with strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Ability to work in a deadline driven environment
Ability to prioritize workload and make adjustments as necessary
Ability to work with individuals at all levels of the organization
Entrepreneurial personality

Responsibilities

Recommend media and product placements that will continue to successfully grow the business.
Manage assigned media channels and work to innovate within those channels to continually find more growth opportunities.
Research and analyze past marketing results for existing marketing channels, searching for new marketing channel opportunities, as well as assisting in all stages of analyzing and executing the marketing plans.
Collaborate with Product Development and Advertising to bring new product introductions to market.
Manage products throughout the entirety of the product lifecycle – from conception to shipment.
Take ownership of assigned products and product forms across a variety of different affinities and featuring products licensed through some of the most recognizable brands around the world.
Ability to work in a collaborative environment and confidence to present findings and recommendations to all levels of the organization is a must.
Generate reports to showcase marketing and product results which will be shared with varying members of the organization.
Leverage emerging AI tools and automation technologies to streamline workflows, enhance marketing operations, and identify opportunities for process improvement and efficiency.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) which allows you to not only derive the benefits of working as an employee at The Bradford Group, but also gain the benefits of being an owner.
Professional Development Program
Mentor Program
LinkedIn Learning
Business Casual Work Environment
Health and Dental Insurance
Vision
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Direct Deposit
Credit Union
Flexible Spending Accounts
Health Savings Accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Referral Bonus Program
401(k)
Profit Sharing
Tuition Reimbursement
Toastmaster’s memberships
Peer Recognition Program
Product Discounts