Marketing Specialist

Bell Flavors & Fragrances; Northbrook (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary range $70k–$85k

Job summary

Bell Flavors & Fragrances in Northbrook, IL is seeking a creative Marketing Specialist to join our Marketing team. You will develop engaging content, support brand awareness, analyze performance, and collaborate with Sales, R&D, and external partners to bring campaigns to life.

This role requires 3–5 years of marketing experience, a degree in marketing or related field, and strong skills in social media, analytics, content creation, and campaign reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 3–5 years of marketing experience preferred.
• Experience using social media platforms (LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, Instagram) to support brand awareness.
• Experience with marketing analytics, digital tools, content development, and campaign reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing/design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact.
• Website development and SEO experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create, coordinate, and support marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, trade show, and customer-facing channels.
• Develop marketing communications, including e-campaigns, press releases, newsletters, brochures, presentations, research papers, and promotional materials.
• Manage and maintain marketing content across online libraries, digital asset management tools, websites, and social media platforms.
• Support Bell’s social media presence by developing content, monitoring engagement, responding to feedback, and tracking performance metrics.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and opportunities for creative marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Marketing, and external vendors to support brand awareness, customer presentations, product promotion, events, and trade shows.
• Assist with marketing data analysis, KPI reporting, and campaign performance tracking to guide future marketing strategies.
• Travel as needed to support customer presentations, conferences, and trade shows.

Skills

Social media management

Marketing analytics

Content development

Campaign reporting

Project management

Communication

Organization

Creativity

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Marketing/Communications)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

Constant Contact

Job description

Bell Flavors & Fragrances is seeking a creative, detail‑oriented, and results‑driven Marketing Specialist 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 marketing performance, and collaborating cross‑functionally with Sales, R&D, and external partners to bring creative campaigns and customer presentations to life.

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, press releases, newsletters, brochures, presentations, research papers, and promotional materials.
• Manage and maintain marketing content across online libraries, digital asset management tools, websites, and social media platforms.
• Support Bell’s social media presence by developing content, monitoring engagement, responding to feedback, and tracking performance metrics.
• Conduct market research to identify consumer trends, competitive activity, customer needs, and opportunities for creative marketing initiatives.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D, Marketing, and external vendors to support brand awareness, customer presentations, product promotion, events, and trade shows.
• Assist with marketing data analysis, KPI reporting, and campaign performance tracking to guide future marketing strategies.
• Travel as needed to support customer presentations, conferences, and trade shows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• 3 to 5 years of marketing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience using social media platforms such as LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter/X, and Instagram to support brand awareness and engagement.
• Experience with marketing analytics, digital marketing tools, content development, and campaign reporting.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and marketing/design tools such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, Constant Contact, or similar platforms.
• Website development and search engine optimization experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, creativity, attention to detail, and project management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment.

Benefits

• At Bell, we turn imagination into flavor, fragrance, and customer delight. Our global brand is rooted in creativity, scientific innovation, and customer partnership.
• We offer a collaborative environment where your work will shape how the world experiences scent and taste.
• Work with a passionate and talented cross‑functional team.
• Enjoy a dynamic, creative work culture with room to grow.
• Get hands‑on with global brands, exciting product launches, and immersive customer events.
• Competitive salary starts at $70,000–$85,000 pending industry experience.
• Competitive benefits for a full‑time employee.
• Professional development opportunities.

Ready to make an impact with your creative and strategic marketing skills? If you are a creative marketing professional with a passion for brand storytelling, digital engagement, and cross‑functional collaboration, we invite you to apply for and join the Bell Flavors & Fragrances team.

Bell Flavors & Fragrances develops products for food, beverage, 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