At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve everyday. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.
A unique opportunity to work in the home fashions and gift industry. Exercise both your creative and analytical marketing skills to contribute to the success of the marketing team and company.

Job purpose To assist the Market Manager and team in the daily marketing activities; to promote and implement the company\'s core values and excellence in customer service; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal customers.

Duties and responsibilities Supports marketing operations by compiling, formatting, and reporting information and materials. Updates competitor database by inputting data from field sales; compiling, consolidating, formatting, and summarizing information, graphs, and presentations; distributing reports. Updates customer database by inputting data from field sales; compiling, consolidating, formatting, and summarizing information, graphs, and presentations; distributing reports. Prepares print or digital materials by formatting content and graphics; arranging printing, shipping, and internet packages. Provides marketing tracking and research information by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Assists in catalog layout and presentation; manages the catalog product lines. Prepare sales materials for internal and external Sales Teams. Help track advertisements and budget perimeters for trade publications and trade shows. Helps coordinate the photography for products domestically and overseas. Prepares interesting written copy. Uploads marketing material to online libraries, internet groups and social media sites. Updates and maintains the marketing department\'s documentation and databases. Uploads inventory and helps load product, copy, and analyze data associated with company ecommerce sites. Assist in distribution of catalogs to Sales Team and customers. Create and maintain project schedules Create and maintain communication plans/calendars Create and maintain various lists used for marketing purposes Keep Showroom directories up-to-date. Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits. Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities. Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values. The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.
Skills Sound understanding of marketing principles Strong administration and organizational skills. Reporting and analytical skills Exceptional customer service capabilities Demonstrated high proficiency in Microsoft Office Excellent oral and written communication skills Possess analytical thinking and problem solving skills Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills Ability to work both independently and in a group setting
Competencies Positive Energy Level Customer Relationships Team Player Maintain stable performance under pressure Takes Initiative Time Management Independence and Self-Development
Qualifications A bachelor\'s degree in marketing, business administration, communications, advertising and/or related field 1-2 years or more of professional experience with marketing support activities Or any combination of education and experience Sound understanding of marketing principles Strong administration and organizational skills Ability to work extended hours when/if workload required Willingness to learn all aspects of the home fashion industry from photoshoots to ecommerce website sales
Physical requirements Sitting, Standing, Walking Working at trade shows for 12 hours during Market to include standing and walking Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) Carrying, Pushing, Pulling boxes, catalogs, sample orders up to 50 lbs. Working in a photo studio, and interacting with domesticated animals
Direct reports None The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening. **No Recruiters/Agencies