Marketing Manager-Lyman Products and Mark 7 Reloading Job at Lyman Products in M
Lyman Products, Middletown, CT, US, 06457
Job Title: Marketing Manager – Lyman Products and Mark 7 Reloading
Department: Marketing
Reports To: Director of Sales & Marketing
Position Summary
The Marketing Manager will lead the planning and execution of marketing initiatives for the Lyman, Mark 7 and Raytech brands. This is a hands-on, creative leadership role responsible for graphic design, social media, PR, advertising, and websites.
You’ll oversee marketing campaigns from concept to delivery—developing packaging, catalogs, and promotional materials; driving online and print advertising; maintaining web content; and ensuring consistent brand messaging across all platforms.
This position is ideal for a highly organized, creative professional who enjoys blending design skills with strategic marketing to engage customers in the shooting sports market.
Key Responsibilities
Marketing Strategy & Planning
- Develop and execute annual marketing plans and campaign calendars for Lyman Products and Mark 7 Reloading
- Manage advertising budgets, schedules, and placements across print, digital, email and social channels
- Align marketing efforts with product launches, sales objectives, and brand initiatives
Graphic Design & Brand Creative
- Lead the design and production of packaging (boxes, cards, labels, POP materials) for new and existing products
- Design print and digital advertising, email campaigns, catalogs, brochures, sell sheets, trade show exhibits, t-shirts, and promotional materials
- Maintain brand standards across all collateral
Social Media & Digital Communications
Plan, create, and schedule social media posts and eblasts to drive awareness, engagement, and sales
- Manage internal teams to generate compelling photo/video content for social and digital channels
- Monitor trends and audience feedback to refine content strategy
Public Relations & Editorial
- Draft and distribute press releases for new product launches and brand initiatives
- Cultivate relationships with writers, editors, and industry publications to secure media coverage
- Coordinate the distribution of editorial assets (photos, copy, product samples)
Website & Digital Experience
- Oversee day-to-day maintenance of the Lyman and Mark 7 websites, including product updates, images, and copy, including Amazon product pages
- Partner with external developers/web designer for technical or design enhancements
- Recommend site improvements to improve usability, design, and conversion
Video & Multimedia
- Plan and oversee the production of promotional, instructional, and product launch images and videos
- Collaborate with internal team and external partners to deliver high-quality content
Team Leadership & Collaboration
- Supervise and mentor the photographer/videographer and web designer
- Coordinate workflow, review creative work, and ensure deadlines are met
- Work cross-functionally with sales, product development, engineering and operations teams
Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field
- Experience: 5–7 years of combined marketing and graphic design experience, preferably in manufacturing, outdoor, or consumer goods industries
- Strong portfolio of packaging, print, and digital design work
- Proven ability to manage marketing campaigns and budgets
- Experience managing websites (Magento experience a plus)
- Working knowledge of social media platforms, email marketing tools, and PR strategies
- Excellent organizational, multitasking, and project management skills
- Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues at all levels, from leadership to production staff
- Interest in the outdoor shooting sports industry strongly preferred
Technical Skills
- Adobe Creative Suite: InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator (required)
- Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Familiarity with CMS platforms such as Magento, or WordPress
- Knowledge of social media scheduling tools and email marketing platforms (MailChimp)
What We Offer
- Opportunity to shape the visual and strategic direction of trusted brands
- A hands-on creative role with diverse design and marketing challenges
- Collaborative team environment in a company with a long heritage in the shooting sports industry