Marketing Specialist

Visual Comfort & Co. • Skokie, IL

19d • $60,000 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for collaborating with the Experiential Marketing team and cross-functional partners to execute marketing initiatives across 70+ showroom markets. Duties include coordinating event logistics, developing marketing assets, supporting showroom teams with events and openings, and executing local marketing programs.

Requirements

• 4 - 7 years’ previous experience in marketing, event planning, project coordination, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.
• Strong aptitude for and proficiency navigating systems and programs, including Microsoft 365; experience with SharePoint, Adobe Creative Suite, and event management platforms preferred.
• Exceptional organizational and time management skills, with a strong attention to detail and demonstrated project management capabilities.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects, deadlines, vendors, and changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to achieve results both independently and through others by fostering a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Demonstrates exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with internal teams, external partners, and vendors.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for this role.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, Visual Comfort & Co., will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).

Nice To Haves

• Experience in luxury retail, interior design, home furnishings, and/or the design industry a plus.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate the planning and execution of showroom events, activations, new showroom openings, and experiential marketing initiatives across showroom markets.
• Coordinate event logistics, including timelines, vendors, permits, licensing, documentation, and deliverables to support successful execution.
• Manage event budgets, expenses, and invoices, including tracking and reconciliation, and support post-event reporting and recaps.
• Administer and support event management platforms, including Splash, and maintain project trackers, calendars, timelines, and documentation.
• Develop and coordinate the production of marketing collateral, including print and digital invitations, signage, in-store materials, email campaigns, landing pages, social media assets, and presentations.
• Coordinate the timely delivery of marketing assets with internal teams and external vendors while ensuring brand consistency, accuracy, and quality across all materials.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing, Retail, showroom teams, and external partners to support showroom events, openings, and local marketing initiatives.
• Works effectively with others in a team environment to accomplish organizational goals and to identify and resolve problems.
• Exhibits and adheres to the established Visual Comfort Company Values.
• Must demonstrate commitment, dependability, punctuality, and adherence to agreed-upon schedule while maintaining a consistent presence in the workplace to effectively collaborate and communicate amongst co-workers and teams.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation plan
• Visual Comfort covers the majority of employee medical premiums
• Competitive vision and dental coverage available starting the first of the month following your start date.
• Company-provided life insurance
• Short-term disability coverage
• 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4%, available beginning the first of the month following your hire date.
• Training & Development: A comprehensive and structured training program, complemented by ongoing education and opportunities for career advancement.
• Paid Time Off: Generous vacation accrual and paid time off policies.
• Holidays: 7 paid holidays per year, in addition to 2 floating holidays.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level