Marketing Assistant

smartdept. inc. is searching for a Marketing Assistant for a Food Services client in Seattle, WA. This is a hybrid, part-time, contract opportunity with the potential for full-time hours down the line. The pay for this position is expected to be $22/hr - $27/hr depending on level of experience.

The Marketing Assistant will support the Marketing Team in executing key initiatives to drive the brand, product initiatives and sales. In addition, this role will work cross-functionally with Sales, R&D, QA, and Supply Chain.

What You’ll Do:

• Develop marketing and sales support collateral for product launches, including but not limited to sales flyers, point-of-sale material, labels, and signage
• Image and video content management such as packaging images, social media images, agency-developed content, product packaging images for 3rd party services, e-commerce image support
• Marketing and sales support materials inventory management; purchasing, management, and tracking
• Partner with marketing and sales team to support new product launches and tradeshow event coordination
• Audit and edit a variety of marketing and sales support tools, including specification sheets, photos, web images, brand/product copy

What You’ll Need:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 2+ years of experience in a role supporting marketing or sales
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Familiar with Adobe Creative Suite (Acrobat, InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop)
• Must be able to collaborate cross-functionally and be a strong team player
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Must have ownership and drive, and be a self-starter
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Functions effectively with ambiguity
• Ability to balance multiple priorities and meet deadlines