Marketing Communications Specialist - Nordic Ware

Commitment and Career Growth * Comprehensive Benefits * Work-Life Balance * Community

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us!

The Social Commerce Assistant plays an important role in the Marketing division at Nordic Ware.

In this position, you will work closely with the Sr. Ecommerce and Marketing Specialists by supporting the business from content data management to content creation. You will assist in executing various aspects of social media communications and will work with the team to build our communities across the social media landscape. You will also assist with content creation and learn to have a pulse on trends and culture within social networks. This position will also maintain product data on the company website and marketplace storefronts.

What you will get to do:

Ecommerce:

• Support the Sr. Ecommerce Specialist in the execution of day-to-day operational tasks across all aspects of ecommerce business.
• Organize and update data on all platforms (updating images, setting up new SKUs, inventory, pricing, etc...)
• Monitor listing errors across all platforms and correct.
• Track and monitor inventory on a daily/weekly basis and keep up-to-date on all channels.
• Monitor cross-reference set-up and correct errors.

Social Media:

• Support the Sr. Content Marketing Specialist with daily execution and marketing initiatives.
• Assist with content creation ideation and execution of photo/video needs.
• Help facilitate daily/weekly posts and monitor engagement.
• Upload video and photo content across all social media channels. (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, TikTok and more).
• Monitor and update social catalogs and shop content (Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, etc...)
• Support the execution of marketing programs, working with appropriate internal and external partners, to deliver brand and communication strategy.
• Continually look for ideas to enhance our social media presence on all platforms through content creation or other aspects.
• Become familiar with social media tools that help in the aid of monitoring, engagement, and publishing content.
• Track social media campaigns, updates and enhancements on social platforms.
• Create adhoc video content for marketing and sales teams.
• Understand and identify file format needs across various social media channels.
• Coordinate studio props, product, food and other related needs.

Public Relations (PR):

• Help facilitate any PR influencer/blogger outreach initiatives.
• Identify influencers and/or brand advocates to partner with on campaigns, product launches or promotions.
• Monitor PR inbox and communicate with internal and external partners.
• Work with PR consultant on goals and initiatives- take meeting notes and follow-up on tasks.
• Send out samples for PR requests.

What you'll bring to the role:

• Associate or BA degree in Marketing, Communications or related field preferred.
• Curiosity and passion about social media and its role in modern marketing; a strong ability to explore and learn new solutions.
• Excellent proofreading and grammar skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communications skills.
• Self-driven and ambitious tech savvy professional that will develop a deep understanding of all/most social platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and meet business priorities.
• Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization and project management skills.
• Desire to work independently and in a team environment with ability to learn quickly and adapt to change.

This position is a 32-hour part-time position located in our Corporate Headquarters in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota.

About Us:

Nordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. By designing products of superior value, producing them in the United States whenever possible, and marketing them worldwide, we enrich people's lives by adding utility, convenience and enjoyment to the preparation of food.

We strive to offer attentive service that exceeds our customers' expectations, to produce environmentally sound products, and to provide a safe and rewarding work experience for our employees.

We recognize that a growing return on our efforts and investments is essential to maintain our leadership position. We are committed to ethical conduct in all matters and to earning the trust and confidence of our customers, suppliers, employees and of our community.