Marketing Associate

Fischer Paper Products Inc • Antioch, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Fischer Paper Products is a successful, stable, and respected supplier to the foodservice industry, specializing in quick, customized paper packaging solutions. For more than 40 years, Fischer has been recognized for exceptional quality and outstanding customer service. Uncompromised honesty, integrity, and reliability are the foundation of our long-standing customer relationships.

Fischer Paper is positioned for exciting growth and innovation and is seeking a Marketing Associate to support the sales organization. This role is responsible for managing the product sample fulfillment process, supporting sales reporting, and assisting with a variety of marketing initiatives, special projects, and cross-functional tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with social media platforms, and basic analytics tools (e.g., Excel).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in marketing, communications, or a related role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the planning, coordination, execution, and on-site support of trade shows and industry events.
• Complete event applications, contracts, and rental forms accurately and on time.
• Coordinate the shipment of product samples, marketing literature, promotional items, and booth materials (e.g., tablecloths, banners, food samples).
• Support event setup, breakdown, and post-event follow-up activities.
• Support the execution of marketing campaigns designed to drive sales performance and brand awareness.
• Update and maintain marketing and campaign information within the CRM system.
• Support lead generation tools and campaign tracking processes.
• Run and analyze campaign performance reports to support the Marketing Channel Manager and cross-functional teams.
• Conduct market, competitor, and product research to support Sales and Marketing decision-making.
• Perform online research, surveys, and utilize third-party paid data sources.
• Build and maintain searchable databases for Sales and Marketing teams.
• Develop comparative competitor analyses, industry trend summaries, and targeted sales prospect lists.
• Publish weekly market updates and insights to support strategic planning.
• Administer and maintain the Sample Distribution Process, including inventory management, request fulfillment, and coordination with internal teams.
• Plan, schedule, and publish content across Fischer’s social media channels to support brand awareness and audience engagement.
• Maintain an organized, forward-looking content calendar aligned with campaigns and key initiatives.
• Collaborate with Marketing, HR, and external agency partners on visuals, messaging, and campaigns.
• Track social media engagement and performance metrics, providing insights to improve content strategy.
• Assist in maintaining Fischer’s website to ensure accuracy, relevance, and visitor engagement.
• Update product information, promotions, photography, and key site content.
• Ensure landing pages and downloadable resources are current and aligned with active marketing priorities.
• Track website traffic and engagement metrics (page views, clicks, popular content) to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support the planning, development, and distribution of internal communications to keep employees informed, engaged, and connected.
• Assist with the monthly Fischer newsletter featuring company news, updates, employee recognition, and events.
• Partner with Leadership to develop presentations and materials for Town Hall meetings and other company-wide communications.
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned to support marketing, communications, and organizational objectives.
• Contribute to a collaborative culture focused on teamwork, continuous improvement, and cross-functional support.

Benefits

• Full-time position
• Office-based work environment
• Work schedule: Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Company-wide employee events held monthly
• Growth and advancement opportunities
• Positive, collaborative, and fun work environment
• Competitive wages commensurate with experience
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Personal Days
• Comprehensive benefits package including: Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) with company match Vacation and additional benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees