Marketing Specialist

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Full-time employment

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances, Inc. in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Marketing Specialist, Graphic Design to join our Marketing team.

You will develop engaging content, support brand awareness, analyze market insights, and collaborate with Sales, R&D, and external partners to bring campaigns, customer presentations, and brand initiatives to life. You will assist with creative design, digital marketing, marketing communications, trade show support, market research, and campaign execution for key

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of creative design experience; marketing experience in manufacturing, food, beverage, flavor, fragrance or related industry a plus.
• Strong creative design skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office and other marketing/design tools.
• Experience with marketing analytics, consumer research, market data, digital marketing tools, and campaign reporting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and present ideas effectively to internal and external audiences.

Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and support marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, trade shows, and customer channels.
• Develop marketing communications: e-campaigns, website content, social posts, brochures, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Lead creative design support for Bell USA while aligning with global brand standards.
• Design and coordinate materials for trade shows, customer presentations, Bell events, booths, and other communication needs.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, competitor activity, and opportunities for creative initiatives.
• Analyze marketing data and category insights to support recommendations and guide campaigns.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Marketing and external vendors to support brand awareness and events.
• Manage and maintain marketing materials across online libraries and internal platforms.
• Travel as needed to support customer presentations and trade shows.

Skills

Creative design

Project management

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Microsoft Office

Marketing analytics tools

Job description

Bell Northbrook
Northbrook, IL 60062, USA

Description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative, detail-oriented, and results-driven Marketing Specialist, Graphic Design to join our Marketing team in Northbrook, IL. This role is ideal for a marketing professional who enjoys developing engaging content, supporting brand awareness, analyzing market insights, and collaborating cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, and external partners to bring campaigns, customer presentations, and brand initiatives to life.

In this role, the Marketing Specialist, Graphic Design will support the development and execution of marketing programs that promote Bell’s products, services, brand, and industry presence. The position will assist with creative design, digital marketing, marketing communications, trade show support, market research, campaign execution, and presentation development for key customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and support marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, trade show, and customer-facing channels.
• Develop marketing communications, including e-campaigns, website content, social media posts, brochures, presentations, promotional materials, and internal artwork.
• Lead creative design support for Bell USA while maintaining alignment with Bell’s global brand standards.
• Design and coordinate materials for trade shows, customer presentations, Bell events, brochures, backdrops, booths, and other internal and external communication needs.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, competitor activity, customer needs, and opportunities for creative marketing initiatives.
• Analyze marketing data, consumer research, and category insights to support recommendations and guide campaign strategy.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Marketing, and external vendors to support brand awareness, customer presentations, product promotion, events, and trade shows.
• Manage and maintain marketing materials across online libraries, digital asset management tools, websites, and internal platforms.
• Travel as needed to support customer presentations, conferences, and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Graphic Design, Communications, or a related field.
• 1 to 3 years of creative design required; marketing experience in manufacturing, food, beverage, flavor, fragrance, or related industry is a plus.
• Strong creative design skills with experience using Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, Microsoft Office, and other marketing or design tools.
• Experience with marketing analytics, consumer research, market data, digital marketing tools, and campaign reporting preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, work collaboratively, and present ideas effectively to internal and external audiences.

Why Join Us?

Join a global flavor and fragrance company driven by creativity, innovation, quality, and customer partnership.

• Work with a collaborative cross-functional team across Marketing, Sales, R&D, and external partners.
• Contribute to creative campaigns, customer experiences, product launches, and industry events.
• Enjoy a dynamic environment with opportunities to grow, learn, and make a meaningful impact.
• Competitive salary at $42,500 - $85,000 (Actual starting pay will be determined based on experience, skills, qualifications)
• Competitive benefits for regular full-time employees.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances develop products for food, beverages, cosmetics, personal care, and household care companies throughout the world. Bell has nine manufacturing plants worldwide including the United States, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Brazil, Germany, Singapore, and China. Bell operates sales offices in more than 40 countries and is proud to be privately held by the Heinz family. www.bellff.com

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