Social Media Marketing Specialist w/ Graphic Design Experience

Location : Elk Grove Village, IL (On-Site)Schedule : Monday - Friday 9 : 00 AM - 6 : 00 PMStatus : Full-time (Exempt)Compensation : Starting at $56K Annually$300 Sign-On Bonus After The Completion of the 90-Day Probationary PeriodWe are seeking a highly creative and skilled Social Media Marketing Specialist w / Graphic Design Experience to join our team.

As the Social Media Marketing Specialist w / Graphic Design Experience , you will be responsible for creating visually compelling graphics and engaging content for various social media platforms.

You will collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop and implement social media strategies that align with our brand identity and objectives.

Essential FunctionsDevelop and implement a social media strategy to increase followers, engagement, and conversionsManage and oversee social media content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramMonitor analytics to identify viable ideas, track performance, and adapt strategies as necessaryDesign graphics for social media posts, advertisements, banners, and other marketing materialsGenerate, edit, publish, and share daily content that builds meaningful connections with our audienceEnsure brand consistency in messaging and visuals across all online channelsUse graphic design software to create visual concepts that meet the marketing and content strategyProduce a wide range of materials such as infographics, brochures, emails, and newslettersStay up-to-date with the latest design trends to ensure the company's visual content is relevant and freshWork closely with the marketing team to define and implement digital campaignsCollaborate with writers and other designers to ensure content is informative and appealing.

Participate in brainstorming sessions for new ideas in content marketingRespond to comments and messages on social media platforms to build a community around our brandEngage with influencers, partners, and customers to foster relationships and collaborationsOrganize and participate in events to build community and boost brand awarenessExperience & Skills Required : Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist and Graphic DesignerStrong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and metricsCreative mindset with an ability to conceive interesting ideas for new contentStrong communication skills and ability to articulate design and strategyAbility to multitask and work under tight deadlinesAttention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics and functionalityKnowledge of basic HTML / CSS and experience with web design is a plusCompetenciesCreativity : Ability to develop innovative and visually appealing social media contentCollaboration : Work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve social media objectivesProblem-solving : Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutionsAdaptability : Flexibility to adjust strategies based on changing social media trends and platform algorithmsAnalytical skills : Interpretation of social media metrics to inform content strategy and optimizationSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines.

Preferred Education and ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, or a related fieldMarketing and Sales experienceE-commerce experience is a mustExperience with WordPress, Magento, HTML, CSS, and SEOExperience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.

Work AuthorizationMust have legal authorization to work in the United States.What We OfferAnnual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day review.

Up to 8% at a yearly reviewAnnual Perfect Attendance gift card CeremonyCasual Work EnvironmentEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card DistributionEmployee of the Month CelebrationGenerous Paid Time off ProgramInsurance Coverage which includes : Medical, Dental, Vision and Life InsuranceMonthly Company Activities and CelebrationsMonthly Manager LunchesPaid HolidaysPotential for AdvancementSpotlight Employee Recognition401(k) with Employer MatchMidwest Goods Inc.

was founded in 2014 and is a wholesale distributor of vape and electronic cigarette products. We rely on meeting our ethical principles and maintaining our business integrity, as well as our approach to our business which we call Service Spirit, Team Spirit, and Spirit of Progress.

In the spirit of service, we expect all of our employees to demonstrate professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, and a welcoming attitude to our customers, vendors, and each other.

Every day our employees combine their individual skills and contributions to achieve collective success.Our team spirit is based on a sense of shared purpose, communication, and mutual respect.

Our business is to serve others and to continuously improve the services and products we provide. In the spirit of progress, we support and encourage all of our employees to shape their own future and to grow with the Company.

We also encourage each employee to take the initiative and look for new, different, and innovative ways to better serve our customers and vendors.

Midwest Distribution is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, seeking to create a welcoming and diverse environment.

• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race; color; religion; genetic information;
• national origin; sex; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; age; disability; citizenship status; uniform service member status;

or any other protected class under Federal, State, or local law.Midwest Distribution is committed to creating a workplace that inspires and enables our employees to be the best they can be so that we can grow as a company, team, and family.

We believe diversity, equality, and inclusion is vital to driving our culture, sparking innovation, and achieving long-term success.

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