Marketing Associate
MARKETING ASSOCIATE
About Fresh Picks:
Fresh Picks is Chicago’s original online grocer for organic, local and fresh food. Since 2006, we have delivered the best quality groceries from local and independent producers to homes and offices across Chicagoland. We believe food should be a source of health and pleasure and are committed to building a better food system that benefits its stakeholders, our region and the planet.
About This Role:
We’re looking for someone who is creative, full of hustle and can thrive in a multifaceted marketing and business development role. This role requires engaging with customers in person, on the phone and digitally, being bold enough to test new ideas and developing strategies that will drive growth. Fresh Picks is a small, bootstrapping growing business. We have fun, work hard and love the idea of making it easy for our customers to eat well and live healthier lives. An appreciation for good food and being comfortable in a small business environment will be helpful.
Responsibilities:
- Support the new customer acquisition process
- Develop content for email marketing
- Create content for social media
- Educate customers about Fresh Picks’ services
- Represent the company at pop ups and events
- Develop and execute sales tactics and strategies
- Help build brand awareness
- Represent the company with enthusiasm and integrity
- Be meaningful participant in our team culture
Expectations – this role could be great for you if:
- You like finding ways to build new customer relationships
- You appreciate good food and enjoying sharing that with others
- You enjoy engaging with people in person
- You have an entrepreneurial mindset
- You like to hustle and are goal-oriented
- You are a team player and like being in a startup environment
- You are seeking an opportunity marketing something you can believe in
Qualifications:
- Direct to consumer marketing experience preferred
- Passionate about the local food system and its supplier community
- Must be self-motivated, proactive and solutions-oriented
- Clear and confident verbal and written communication skills
- Adaptable in a fast-paced startup environment
- Familiar with Google Workspace or equivalent and e-commerce platforms
- Efficient with reporting and data analysis
Hybrid Role:
This is a full-time hybrid role that will require time in the office and in the field. Work from home time will also be available.
Fresh Picks is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, age, sex, religion, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by local, state or federal law.
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