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Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer

Down To Earth Distributors, Inc., Eugene, OR, United States


Description The Marketing Specialist and Graphic Designer collaborates with Marketing, Sales and Purchasing Departments, as well as the General Managers of the three (3) Teams (i.e. Fertilizer Production, Wholesale and Retail) to develop marketing strategies, campaigns and brand-aligned assets to increase sales.

Requirements 1. Essential Functions of the Job

Produce compelling and original design to promote and support the DTE brand through print, digital and social media

In charge of design, layout and production of print and digital catalogs, packaging, advertising, brochures, mailers, email campaigns, POS, signage, in-house collateral and other mediums

Maintain an inventory of sales support materials making sure all resources are accurate and current while coordinating new materials as needed

Provide Marketing support for Wholesale and Retail Sales Road travel

Work with vendors on outsourced projects, including collective competitive bids, managing timelines and following projects through completion

Assist with creating and managing mailing lists

Assist with web content management

Assist with product and lifestyle photography

Assist with trade show design and marketing

Participate in meetings and provide relevant information to assist in planning and direction

Manage complex, long-term projects and small projects and be flexible regarding duties, workload and direction

Consistent attention to detail in every aspect of marketing (e.g. organization, deadlines, proofreading)

2. General Duties

Have a generally positive and upbeat attitude

Work within a team environment by sharing ideas and providing and accepting constructive feedback

Ability to follow through on tasks while unsupervised

Technical understanding of Mac and Windows based computers, networks, file management and organization

Ability to use proper grammar, syntax and spelling in Standard English

Participate in daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or annual meetings as required

Participate in ongoing trainings for safety, team building and human resources as required

Maintain a clean and well-organized work area for a safe, clean and positive work environment

Recognize and respect the confidential nature of DTE business and DTE customer relationships and protect all proprietary information

Willingness to contribute to the company in areas other than specific job description as required from time to time

Experience in home and garden related endeavors such as cooking, preserving or gardening helpful

Content creation skills and experience highly desired

Other tasks as assigned

3. Experience A minimum of five (5) years working experience in a similar complex role sensibly integrating Marketing and design activities for various Teams (e.g. Production, Sales, Procurement) in a time and deadline sensitive environment. Content creation experience across social media is highly desired. Web design experience preferred.

4. Communication Communication is critical for the success of any team within the organization. A high degree of effective communication with the Marketing and Sales Teams, as well as Management is required.

5. Equipment Used Desktop computer, Adobe Creative Suite, Sage 100 ERP software, Microsoft Office programs, multi-line telephone and other miscellaneous office equipment.

6. Required Skills, Licenses or Certificates Minimum of five (5) years of experience in professional design for print, digital and social media. Expertise in Adobe Creative Cloud applications; Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, WordPress and Acrobat.

7. Education Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Communication, Journalism, Marketing or related field or experience is strongly preferred.

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