Marketing Assistant

THE CARY COMPANY is looking for a motivated and organized Marketing Assistant to support our dynamic marketing team in Addison, IL. This entry-level position is perfect for individuals who are naturally curious, enjoy exploring new technologies, and excel in research and creative expression. The Marketing Assistant will play a key role in supporting the implementation of our marketing strategies and maintaining a strong online presence.

This position involves working closely with our Marketing Manager, product research and implementation, digital marketing (including email marketing), assisting with social media platforms, as well as generating original content for print and web. The ideal candidate will have excellent research, follow-up, and information organization skills. Enthusiasm and confidence to interact with an extensive range of products and vendors is also required. Strong written and verbal skills are a must, as well as an ability to remain detail orientated in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in the development and management of digital marketing campaigns.
• Support the marketing manager with the execution of brand and product campaigns.
• Help improve the design, content, and usability of the company’s websites.
• Participate in customer and market research to gather actionable insights.
• Assist in researching new technologies and methods to enhance our digital marketing efforts.
• Help develop and proofread content for social media posts, email campaigns, and product descriptions.
• Collaborate with creative and marketing teams to support new marketing campaigns.
• Maintain and update website content, focusing on user experience and SEO.
• Keep up-to-date with best practices in online writing, social media trends, web usability, web design and business/industry trends

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to high-quality work.
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively in a team.

**This is an on-site role reporting to our Addison, IL facility.**

Perks:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short Term Incentive Plan
• 401K Provision
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Seasonal company sponsored events
• Work/Life Balance
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• 9/80 Scheduling Option (following 1 year of employment)

A little about the company:

• Been around since 1895.
• Grown from 30 employees in 2005 to 60 in 2010 and now over 240.
• Locations in Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN (2018), Pittsburgh, PA (2019), Salt Lake City, UT (2021), Jurupa Valley, CA (2021), Livermore, CA (2021), Charlotte, NC (2023).
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration.
• We have a beautiful newly renovated corporate office/warehouse in Addison.
• We have a strengths-based approach working to leverage what the employee likes to do and is good at doing.
• Privately owned

We work to build autonomy, connectedness and confidence in your role

• Employees get 2-4 structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor per year (replaces traditional performance review with a 2-way discussion)
• We have various committees employees can join (Culture Committee and Cary Cares)
• Fun Friday’s, Weekly Yoga, and other company events are some highlights (check out our Facebook page)
• Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People that are successful in our culture/company have the following characteristics:

• Positive/optimistic
• Open Minded, but still look for ways to make our systems better
• Curious/Inquisitive
• Customer-Focused (ease of doing business for our customers)
• Supportive of Co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on its fun, upbeat culture, providing a comfortable work/life balance and a supportive team environment. Enjoy working at an steady pace, and with knowledgeable co-workers who together create a customer-centric and professional team.

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