Marketing Associate (June 2027) - On-site

Wgaesf; Mount Prospect (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/vision/dental

PTO/Sick Time

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CERCO Group is seeking a Marketing Associate to independently coordinate marketing programs and projects across CERCO Group and its affiliated businesses. The role focuses on content development, campaign recommendations, digital-channel management, and communications across divisions.

You will advise stakeholders, evaluate performance data, and suggest improvements to programs and processes while operating within brand standards and budgets. This is an on-site role in Mount Prospect, IL.

Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant marketing, communications, content, digital media, event, internship, or project coordination experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop, write, edit, and manage content for social media, email campaigns, websites, presentations, and internal/external communications across CERCO Group divisions.
• Support content calendar scheduling and distribution for social posts, emails, and recurring content.
• Assist in marketing and sales materials, including presentations, product information, digital assets, and printed materials.
• Consult with internal partners to evaluate communication needs and recommend content, formats, and distribution methods.
• Manage website content and support customer outreach and lead-generation objectives.
• Analyze engagement data and propose improvements to content, messaging, and targeting.

Skills

Content creation

Social media

Email marketing

Copywriting/editing

Brand standards

Project coordination

Digital marketing

Education

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Graphic Design, or related field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Canva

Adobe Creative Cloud

CapCut

Squarespace

Monday.com

Job description

CERCO Group is seeking a Marketing Associate to independently coordinate assigned marketing programs and projects across CERCO Group and its affiliated businesses. The successful candidate will develop content and campaign recommendations, manage assigned digital channels and recurring communications, advise internal stakeholders regarding marketing needs, evaluate available performance information, and recommend improvements to marketing programs and processes.

Working within established business objectives, brand standards, budgets, and approval requirements, the Marketing Associate exercises independent judgment in determining appropriate methods, priorities, messaging approaches, schedules, and solutions for assigned work. The position does not supervise employees or establish department-wide strategy but is accountable for assigned program and project outcomes.

Hourly range:

• $25.00 to $27.00 per hour, based on experience.
• Please note that the base pay offered may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, knowledge, skills, experience, geographic location, and business and organizational needs.

Benefits Summary:

• Medical/vision/dental
• PTO/Sick Time
• Paid Holidays

Job Responsibilities

Content and Communications:

• Under the guidance of the Senior Marketing Supervisor, you will be expected to develop, write, edit, and manage content for social media, email campaigns, websites, presentations, and internal and external communications across CERCO Group divisions.
• Support assigned portions of the marketing content calendar and determine appropriate scheduling and distribution for social media posts, email communications, and recurring content within established business priorities and brand standards.
• Support marketing and sales materials, including presentations, product information, digital assets, signage, invitations, and printed materials, selecting the appropriate format, design approach, and communication method based on the intended audience and business objective.
• Consult with commodity specialists, Human Resources, Accounting, operations, and other internal partners to evaluate communication needs and recommend appropriate content, materials, formats, and distribution methods.

Website and Digital Marketing:

• With the support of the Senior Marketing Supervisor, you will manage assigned website content and maintain accurate company, product, location, leadership, program, and contact information across CERCO Group websites.
• Assist in developing website and campaign content supporting customer outreach and lead-generation objectivesand recommend technical, content, or user-experience improvements to the Marketing Manager.

Marketing Research and Performance:

• Proactively research and identify new marketing opportunities across CERCO Group and its divisions; develop and present proposals to the Senior Marketing Supervisor outlining objectives, recommended approaches, timelines, estimated budgets, required resources, and expected results; and coordinate approved initiatives and evaluate their effectiveness.
• Evaluate website, social media, and email engagement and recommend practical changes to content, messaging, Zming, audience targeting, and distribution methods.
• Assist in analyzing website inquiries, campaign activity, email results, social media performance, event participation, and other available information; identify trends and recommend adjustments to improve future marketing initiatives.

Project Management and Coordination:

• Assist with assigned marketing projects in monday.com or other designated project-management systems, including establishing project steps, maintaining deadlines, documenting decisions, tracking approvals, and communicating project status.
• Prioritizing assigned projects, resolving routine issues, incorporating stakeholder feedback, and identifying delays or risks requiring management attention.
• Perform other related marketing, communication, event, and project responsibilities.

Events and Program Coordination:

• Develop and coordinate invitations, presentations, promotional content, signage, registration materials, handouts, and follow-up communications for trade shows, annual meetings, the internship program, the New Trader Workshop, and other company events.
• Coordinate assigned printing, production, shipping, registration, vendor, and distribution activities within established budget and project requirements, and recommend solutions based on cost, timing, quality, and business needs.
• Attend company annual meetings and approximately one to two trade shows or conferences each year and manage assigned event responsibilities, including setup, materials, photography, lead capture, vendor coordination, and follow-up.
• Coordinate assigned components of the internship program, New Trader Workshop, partner relationship program, and other recurring initiatives, including scheduling, communications, content development, participant tracking, and program administration.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, Business, Graphic Design, or a related field.
• 0 to 2 years of relevant marketing, communications, content, digital media, event, internship, or project coordination experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to independently manage defined projects, evaluate alternatives, make recommendations, and resolve routine issues within established guidelines.
• Strong business writing, editing, visual communication, and presentation-development skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and Canva and working knowledge of social media, email marketing, website content management, photography, video, or comparable digital tools.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, follow-through, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Ability to consult with internal stakeholders, identify communication needs, incorporate feedback, and maintain consistent brand standards.
• Ability to analyze routine marketing information, identify trends, and recommend practical improvements.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Cloud, CapCut, Squarespace, Monday.com, CRM platforms, or comparable tools.
• Experience supporting business-to-business marketing, events, trade shows, email campaigns, websites, social media, or lead-generation initiatives.
• Photography, short-form video, graphic design, or website editing experience.
• Experience coordinating vendors, production, printing, shipping, registration, or event logistics.
• Interest in agriculture, commodities, logistics, manufacturing, ingredients, or other relationship-driven industries.

Physical Requirements:

• Primarily office-based work with regular use of computers, phones, video conferencing, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to travel to company locations, trade shows, meetings, and events, including occasional overnight travel.
• Ability to stand or walk for extended periods during events and occasionally lift or move marketing materials weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Ability to adjust working hours periodically to support events, deadlines, travel, or company meetings.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work independently and collaboratively.