Marketing Specialist

Founded in 1946, H.J. Oldenkamp Co. is a Michigan-based sales and distribution business focused on providing the unparalleled Oldenkamp Experience to its longstanding cabinet and countertop surfacing customers in the Midwest and South-Central United States. These customers include millwork companies, countertop fabricators, builders, retailers, and home remodelers. In servicing these customers, we have partnered with key industry manufacturers, including DuPont Corian Design Surfaces and Cabinetworks/Masco Cabinets, to develop and execute joint business strategies. Does this sound like a place where you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Marketing Specialist has an integral role on the team that drives our marketing initiatives. Key responsibilities of the position include but are not limited to:

  • Provide marketing perspective to the Sales, Design and Marketing Management Team
  • Website Improvement, Management & Maintenance using WordPress.
  • E-Commerce Webpage Improvement, Management & Maintenance using PrestaShop and Magento
  • Activity update B2B Marketing Communication pages – Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, LinkedIn, etc.
  • Develop and run Facebook and Instagram ads.
  • Manage and improve customer database in ACT! and other CRM programs.
  • Create E-Marketing strategy using ACT! & ACT Marketing Automation (AMA) for email campaigns
  • Oversee and manage samples and literature department (including supervising merchandise activities, implementing, and enhancing the Surfaces and Cabinet programs and promotions
  • Develop Trade Show strategy.
  • Collaborate with key suppliers to coordinate HJO and supplier marketing activity

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing/advertising or a similar field
  • 4+ years of B2B sales and marketing experience in the areas listed above.
  • Previous knowledge/interest in building products/interior design
  • Graphic design experience (light photo editing, videography, layout design/formatting)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, as well as Adobe and Canva software
  • Proficient in working with PC’s (Windows)
  • Understanding of UX Design and basic HTML knowledge
  • Familiarity with SEO
  • Google ads experience
  • Basic project management
  • Copywriting
  • Brand & identity development
  • Creative thinking
  • Social media management
  • Ability to work independently but be a team player.
  • The ideal candidate should be able to provide an electronic portfolio of past work samples.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION:

  • 401(k)
  • Profit Sharing
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off/Holiday pay
  • Full-time M-F 8am-5pm

WHY OLDENKAMP?

H.J. Oldenkamp is a family-owned and oriented business that aims to provide its team members with a complete benefits program, including competitive compensation, benefits and wellness programs, and career development. This goal has contributed to our 76 years in the building industry and is a tribute to our dedicated team members, many of whom have been loyal contributors for over 20 years.