Product Marketing Associate

Wurth Baer Supply Company; Vernon Hills (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits (Blue Cross Blue Shie

Dental benefits (Aetna)

Vision benefits (VSP)

401(k) with company match

8 paid holidays

Vacation time (2–5 weeks depending on‑

Sick time policy

Referral program

Job summary

Würth Baer Supply Company in Vernon Hills, IL is seeking a Product Marketing Associate to support marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels. You’ll help manage social content, emails, and promotional assets while ensuring brand consistency.

The role requires a strong marketing foundation, experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. This onsite position offers competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or related field preferred.
• Experience in a marketing role with a strong focus on digital and social media.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• Experience with email marketing platforms and social media management tools.
• Graphic design experience creating social posts, emails, and print materials.
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Self-motivated, adaptable and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, creation, and execution of marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels.
• Manage social media content creation, scheduling, and tracking to grow brand presence.
• Support email marketing campaigns, including design, content development, and performance tracking.
• Ensure brand guidelines are applied across all marketing materials.
• Provide support for event coordination, tradeshows, and promotional activities to generate leads.
• Collaborate with Marketing and Product teams to develop materials like social graphics, emails, flyers, catalogs.
• Support product launches and ongoing promotional efforts.
• Assist with market research, analytics, campaign tracking, and reporting.
• Support SAP-related work; training provided if needed.
• Track performance of campaigns and share insights with the team.
• Stay current on marketing trends and platforms.

Skills

Adobe Creative Cloud

Graphic design

Email marketing

Social media marketing

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Collaboration

Self-motivation

Creative thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Business

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Wurth Baer Supply Companyis one of the nation's leading specialty wholesale distributors to the woodworking industry, offering an extensive inventory of decorative and functional hardware, board & panel products, woodworking machinery, surfacing materials, tools and shop supplies. The company generates over $400M in annual revenue and operates 29 distribution locations across the Upper Midwest, Midwest, Ohio Valley, East, and Northeastern United States. Wurth Baer Supply Company is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Wurth Group, a €20B+ privately held company headquartered in Künzelsau, Germany, with 450+ companies in over 80 countries.

Position Summary

We are seeking a proactive and enthusiasticProduct Marketing Associateto join our marketing teamonsite (non-remote)at our headquarters inVernon Hills, IL. As a Marketing Associate, you will play a crucial role in supporting various marketing initiatives to promote our products, services, and brand. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement marketing campaigns, analyze performance metrics, and contribute to the overall growth of the organization. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, brings fresh ideas, stays up to date on digital and social media trends, and thrives in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, creation, and execution of marketing initiatives across digital and traditional channels
• Manage and support social media content creation, scheduling, and tracking to grow and maintain a consistent brand presence
• Support email marketing campaigns, including design, content development, and performance tracking
• Ensure brand guidelines and messaging are consistently applied across all marketing materials and communication channels
• Provide support for event coordination, including tradeshows, marketing events, and other promotional activities to enhance brand visibility and generate leads.
• Collaborate closely with the Marketing and Product Management teams to develop effective marketing materials such as social media graphics, emails, flyers, catalogs, and promotional assets
• Play a key support role in product launches and ongoing promotional efforts
• Assist with special projects as needed, including market research, analytics, campaign tracking, and reporting
• Support administrative and operational marketing tasks, including SAP-related work (training provided if needed)
• Track and analyze performance of social, digital, and other marketing campaigns and share insights with the team
• Stay current on marketing trends, social media best practices, and emerging tools and platforms

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred (Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field)
• Prior experience in a marketing role with a strong focus on digital and social media marketing
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign required)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and familiarity with marketing software and tools is advantageous.
• Graphic design experience, with the ability to create visually engaging social posts, emails, and print materials
• Experience with email marketing platforms and social media management tools
• Familiarity with SAP is a plus, but not required
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and eager to learn and take on new challenges
• Creative thinker who brings fresh ideas and is willing to try new approaches

What We’re Looking For

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys being a key support player, takes pride in helping a team succeed, and is passionate about marketing, creativity, and collaboration. You should be comfortable juggling multiple projects, working cross-functionally, and contributing both strategically and tactically to everything from tradeshows to digital campaigns.

Excellent Culture:

This is a company where you can be yourself with a fun and upbeat culture.

Long-Tenured Employees:

Many of our employees have been here for15 to 30+ years.

Room for Growth:

Würth Baer Supply Company is part of the Würth Group of Germany, a privately held companynetting over $20 billion annually with a long legacy of promoting from within.

Comfortable Interview Process:

Conversational and transparent.

Compensation:

$60k to $65k annual salary range based on experience.

Pre-Employment Screening:

We test for all forms of THC at this company. Testing positive for THC on a pre-employment drug screen will disqualify you.

Job Type: Direct

Hire to WBSC. No agencies. No contracts. No third parties. Full time with benefits and PTO.

• Bundled consumer-driven Medical (Blue Cross Blue Shield), Dental (Aetna), and Vision (VSP) pricing. New hires receive full access to benefits from the 1stof the month following date of hire.
• 401(k) with matching program starts immediately. Company will match half of the first 5% of annual compensation.
• 8 paid company holidays
• 2 weeks' vacation (0 to 5 years), 3 weeks' vacation (5 to 10 years), 4 weeks' vacation (10 to 15 years), 5 weeks' vacation (15+ years)
• Sick time that is not excessive or categorized under special medical leave will not come out of your vacation time – honor system for salaried employees
• Referral program

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Würth Baer Supply Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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