We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to join a leading food trading company located in Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
This position offers solid benefits and a bonus system, making it a rewarding opportunity for a motivated individual!
Position Summary
The Marketing Assistant supports the company’s marketing efforts through data management, content creation, and design.
This position requires a detail-oriented and creative individual who is comfortable working with both data and digital tools.
You will have the opportunity to contribute to brand growth while gaining hands-on experience in marketing, design, and data analysis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Data Entry & Excel Skills
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Perform accurate data entry and maintain marketing databases.
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Use Excel functions (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, etc.) to organize and analyze data.
Sales Data Analysis
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Analyze sales data and develop plans to address performance gaps.
Collaboration with Sales Team
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Support preparation and coordination of campaigns, sales events, and promotional meetings.
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Work closely with sales representatives to expand customer networks and strengthen business relationships.
Social Media Management
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Create, post, and manage engaging content on social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, etc.).
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Monitor post performance and support community engagement.
Flyer & Graphic Design
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Design and update flyers and marketing materials using Adobe Creative Suite or Microsoft Publisher.
(Templates provided; experience with Publisher is a plus.)
General Marketing Support
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Assist in campaign coordination, event promotion, and marketing administrative tasks.
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Support the marketing supervisor with vendor communication and promotional planning.
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Ensure accuracy, consistency, and quality across all deliverables.
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Work with the IT department to compile sales data for vendors as needed.
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Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to develop effective category portfolios and growth strategies.
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Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Requirements
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Business-level English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
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Positive attitude and flexibility.
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Ability to adapt to frequent changes in tasks and workload.
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Capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
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Highly self-motivated and goal-oriented.
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Minimum 1 year of experience in marketing or a related field (experience in Japanese food industry or CPG preferred).
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Stable internet connection required.
| Employment Status | Full Time |
| Position | Marketing Assistant |
| Language | English |
| Working Hours | Monday through Friday, 5 days per week 8-hour workday, 8am-5pm ※ Weekends and holidays off ※ Break time: 1 hour |
| Salary | $22–26 (determined after interview based on experience) |
| Benefit | Employee Health Insurance and Dental Insurance Paid Leave and Public Holiday Leave |