Cuddledown Hiring for Marketing Assistant Job at Yarmouth, ME Full Time

Cuddledown, a brand of Potpourri Group Inc. is a company committed to making and selling the finest in home furnishings. The quality of our products, combined with our devotion to great customer service, makes us the premiere source for all things cozy. We got our start in 1973 by making just one product: our trademark down comforters. Our friends discovered the centuries-old European tradition of sleeping under a down comforter; a soft and light “puff” with luxurious comfort that makes getting out of bed in the morning a new challenge.

Cuddledown is seeking a Marketing Assistant who will assist the Copywriter with day-to-day activities to support the marketing team. Tasks include pulling and organizing copy assets for the Copywriter, assisting the Copywriter with public relations and advertising, assisting the Creative Team in the photo studio, maintaining marketing archives, and research and analysis of competitor catalogs and websites. Support the Copywriter and Ecommerce team by writing content for Cuddledown social media (Facebook, blog, Twitter). Administer product information specs required for product packaging. Incumbent must have excellent writing and verbal skills, and be self-motivated, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines. Must be able to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Copywriter and Ecommerce Team with all Cuddledown social media efforts for the Cuddledown blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, as well as miscellaneous web content.
• Assist with public relations efforts as assigned
• Assist with Cuddledown charitable product donations, as needed
• Understand and adhere to catalog production schedules and photo shoot deadlines Assist the Creative Team with product sample organization before, during, and after photo shoots, photo studio set arrangement, takedown and photo shoot prep work, book model’s hotels, order and pick up photoshoot provisions.
• Assist Copywriter with logistics for retail store advertising; includes organizing vendor quotes and media kits.
• Assist Wholesale team with copy assets needed for wholesale website Assist Manufacturing team with the product database copy needed for packaging; administer assets in spreadsheets
• Responsible for research and analysis of competitors (such as shipping/handling analysis, customer service offerings, packaging, and catalog and web channel marketing efforts)
• Maintain files of all printed marketing materials for budgeting purposes and brand consistency adherence across all channels (such as: customer service marketing support, advertising, warehouse package inserts, wholesale materials, and packaging)
• Organize and maintain historical Cuddledown catalogs for the marketing team, as well as competitor catalogs
• Pull paginations and promotional pricing for Creative Team Proofread creative projects as assigned.
• Contribute to general marketing projects as assigned

Requirements

• College degree, preferably in English or Marketing Communications related field.
• Superior organizational and project management skills, with attention to details.
• Superior oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented and possess strong grammar, spelling and proofreading skills.
• Must be able to perform basic quantitative analysis.
• Proficient with MS Word and Excel.
• Must be positive, self-motivated and able to work independently, as well as within a team.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and vehicle to assist with photo shoots.
• Must be able to work on a computer for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 30lbs to assist photo shoot team.

Benefits/Perks

• Full benefits package including Medical, Dental, Vision and 401k with Company Match
• Paid Vacation Time, Sick Time, and Holiday Pay
• Company-paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance
• Employee Discounts, Hays Perks Program, Employee Assistance Program and Good RX

Please contact Susan Horrigan, Senior Corporate HR Recruiter at (978) 215-3793, or you may apply directly through our corporate website: www.PotpourriGroup.com.

Potpourri Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location