Contract type
Location
Chicago, IL
Specialty
Remote
No
Reference
516213
Contact name
Kimberley Pare
Brand Marketing Manager | Temp-to-Perm
We’re partnering with a fast-growing CNC brand in the tactical equipment space that is looking for a hands-on Brand Marketing Manager to join its growing team.
This is a unique opportunity for a marketer who wants to own the brand — from strategy and storytelling to product launches, campaigns, content, and day-to-day execution. You’ll be the company’s sole internal marketer and an individual contributor, working closely with the founder and a small, entrepreneurial team.
The ideal candidate is someone who can think strategically but isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves and make things happen.
You Will:
Own and strengthen the brand’s positioning, voice, messaging, and overall identity
Develop compelling brand stories and messaging that connect with the target customer
Build and manage annual, quarterly, and monthly marketing calendars
Develop integrated campaigns across email, social, e-commerce, community, product launches, and events
Manage email marketing and customer communications through Klaviyo
Oversee social media strategy, content planning, and community engagement
Lead marketing strategy and go-to-market plans for 10–20 new product launches annually
Build excitement around new products, limited-edition drops, colorways, merchandise, and other launches
Ensure a consistent brand experience across email, social, website, packaging, merchandise, events, and other customer touchpoints
Identify opportunities to grow brand awareness, engagement, customer loyalty, and DTC sales
Manage and provide creative direction to freelance designers, photographers, videographers, content creators, and other partners
Develop clear creative briefs and ensure outside partners understand the brand, audience, objectives, and desired outcome
Help determine the creative assets needed to support campaigns and product launches
You Have:
5–8+ years of marketing experience, ideally with a consumer, DTC, e-commerce, lifestyle, enthusiast, or product-driven brand
Strong experience in brand marketing, brand strategy, communications, and storytelling
Experience marketing physical products and leading product launches / go-to-market campaigns
Strong understanding of a target customer and the ability to turn those insights into effective messaging and campaigns
Hands-on experience with email marketing and lifecycle campaigns; Klaviyo experience is a plus
Experience overseeing social media and community-focused marketing
Strong project management skills and experience managing integrated marketing/content calendars
Experience directing external creative resources or freelancers
Ability to balance big-picture brand thinking with hands-on execution
You’ll Be a Great Fit If You’re:
Strategic and hands-on
A strong storyteller who knows how to make customers care about a product
Brand-minded and passionate about building a recognizable, differentiated brand
Creative and constantly bringing new ideas to campaigns, launches, and content
Organized and comfortable managing multiple priorities at once
Entrepreneurial and comfortable wearing multiple hats in a 16-person, fast-growing company
Collaborative and confident working directly with a founder and external creative partners
Looking for an opportunity to build something and grow with the brand long-term
A note on creative: You do not need to be a graphic designer, photographer, or video editor. The company already has creative resources in place. The priority is someone who can develop the idea, shape the story, provide strong creative direction, and make sure the final work comes together cohesively. Hands-on design skills are definitely a plus!
Temp-to-perm opportunity with the goal of full-time conversion.
If you’re a brand marketer who loves both strategy and getting things done, this could be a great opportunity to make a meaningful impact on a growing brand.
Apply today!