Overview
Retail Marketing Associate Jobs in Chicago, IL at Leapfrog Product Development
Who We Are
As one of the fastest-growing on-the-go drinkware companies in America, we’ve got a reputation for doing great things. Our vision is simple – bring delight to eating and drinking.
Delight is different to everyone. Whether it’s the perfect cup of coffee, or a water bottle that helps you crush your workout, our mission is to make it look great, function perfectly and cost less than you’d expect.
Delivering on this promise takes extraordinary efforts and exceptional people. Through our teams’ ingenuity and grit, we’ve created a place where the best ideas win, and they can come from anyone. Our culture combines the scrappy spirit of a startup with the perks of a market leader.
We believe the right way to design products starts and ends with two key ingredients: process + people. Process is the path that takes us from ideas to products that are on brand, on time and on budget. People are the secret sauce that adds ingenuity every step of the way.
Together, we navigate each day with optimism, curiosity, a healthy sense of humor and a strong allergy to the word “no.” This desire for better, coupled with a deep understanding of consumers’ daily lives, gets us to meaningful delight.
About the Role
Reporting to the Manager of Retail Marketing, the Retail Marketing Associate will collaborate with marketing, sales, and design teams to analyze data, develop merchandising strategies, and ensure brand messaging consistency across retail channels. They are responsible for creating compelling presentations to communicate strategies to internal stakeholders and retailers, manage customer sales decks and digital assets, and conduct retail audits to identify trends for future product development. Through cross-functional collaboration and market research, they will contribute to strategic decision-making and better understanding consumer preferences and competitive landscapes.
What You’ll Do
Plan and execute go-to-market product, color and packaging strategy across select retail and ecommerce channels to effectively differentiate and drive growth.
Create clear and compelling presentations to communicate in-store and off-shelf retail strategies.
Build effective retail marketing strategies on select accounts, including in-store marketing, messaging, seasonal storytelling and customer meetings preparation.
Develop the packaging strategy by writing briefs and collaborating with the design team to ensure it reflects brand identity, enhances usability, and drives consumer interest.
Leverage syndicated data sources to analyze performance metrics and provide actionable insights.
Conduct retail audits to seek out new trends, functionality, color, material, and finish ideas to enhance future new product development initiatives.
Stay ahead of industry trends while maintaining a deep understanding of our audience to drive growth.
Work closely with the Design team to design and create high level, visually impactful presentations to showcase new products and special buy programs.
Who You Are
2+ years of experience in retail marketing, merchandising, or sales in the consumer goods industry
1+ years experience working with major national retailers (Target, Walmart, Costco, etc.) preferred
Advanced proficiency in Office and Google products, and proven expertise in creating compelling presentations
Strong project and time-management skills, with the ability to multitask effectively
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams at all levels of the organization, including international teams
Keen attention to detail, accuracy, and efficiency
Enthusiasm for learning and professional growth within a dynamic environment
Ability to embrace transparency and adapt to shifting priorities, while learning from each decision and maintaining focus on progress
Benefits at Leapfrog
15 days Paid Time Off your first year, and an additional day each year thereafter (up to 25 days), as well as company paid sick days, holidays and parental leave options
Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as commuter benefits and additional voluntary benefits
Annual bonus payouts for all salaried employees, and up to a 5% 401k match with no vesting period
Summer Fridays – from Memorial Day to Labor Day enjoy half days every Friday
Learn more about life at Leapfrog and our benefits by visiting us at www.leapfrogbrands.com
Leapfrog is currently operating under a hybrid work model, and this position will report on site to our Lincoln Park office at least 2 days per week. Additional ad-hoc in office days may be required based on business needs. Please do not apply if you are not comfortable with a hybrid work model.
Leapfrog Brands is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation for this position, and all new hires will be required to verify their employment eligibility through the DHS E-Verify program.
Salary Band
$60,000 – 75,000, full-time, salaried, exempt, hybrid
Please note: Most candidates can expect to be positioned within the low to mid-range of the designated compensation band. This approach is designed to set realistic expectations while providing employees with the opportunity for growth and development within their roles. Placement toward the higher end of the band may be considered based on relevant experience, specialized skills, and other qualifications.
Title: Retail Marketing Associate
Company: Leapfrog Product Development
Location: Chicago, IL
