Social Media Marketing Specialist w/ Graphic Design Experience

Location: Elk Grove Village, IL (On-Site) Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM Status: Full-time (Exempt) Compensation: Starting at $56K Annually $300 Sign-On Bonus After The Completion of the 90-Day Probationary Period We 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 Functions

Develop and implement a social media strategy to increase followers, engagement, and conversions

Manage and oversee social media content across platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram

Monitor analytics to identify viable ideas, track performance, and adapt strategies as necessary

Design graphics for social media posts, advertisements, banners, and other marketing materials

Generate, edit, publish, and share daily content that builds meaningful connections with our audience

Ensure brand consistency in messaging and visuals across all online channels

Use graphic design software to create visual concepts that meet the marketing and content strategy

Produce a wide range of materials such as infographics, brochures, emails, and newsletters

Stay up-to-date with the latest design trends to ensure the company's visual content is relevant and fresh

Work closely with the marketing team to define and implement digital campaigns

Collaborate with writers and other designers to ensure content is informative and appealing.

Participate in brainstorming sessions for new ideas in content marketing

Respond to comments and messages on social media platforms to build a community around our brand

Engage with influencers, partners, and customers to foster relationships and collaborations

Organize and participate in events to build community and boost brand awareness

Experience & Skills Required:

Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist and Graphic Designer

Strong graphic design skills with proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

Excellent knowledge of social media platforms and metrics

Creative mindset with an ability to conceive interesting ideas for new content

Strong communication skills and ability to articulate design and strategy

Ability to multitask and work under tight deadlines

Attention to detail and a strong sense of aesthetics and functionality

Knowledge of basic HTML/CSS and experience with web design is a plus

Competencies

Creativity: Ability to develop innovative and visually appealing social media content

Collaboration: Work effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve social media objectives

Problem-solving: Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutions

Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust strategies based on changing social media trends and platform algorithms

Analytical skills: Interpretation of social media metrics to inform content strategy and optimization

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Work Environment

This 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 Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Digital Media, or a related field

Marketing and Sales experience

E-commerce experience is a must

Experience with WordPress, Magento, HTML, CSS, and SEO

Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign etc.)

Work Authorization

Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

What We Offer

Annual Performance Review-Up to 3% at 90-day review. Up to 8% at a yearly review

Annual Perfect Attendance gift card Ceremony

Casual Work Environment

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Birthday Celebration with Gift Card Distribution

Employee of the Month Celebration

Generous Paid Time off Program

Insurance Coverage which includes: Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

Monthly Company Activities and Celebrations

Monthly Manager Lunches

Paid Holidays

Potential for Advancement

Spotlight Employee Recognition

401(k) with Employer Match

Midwest 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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Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM