Entry Level Marketing Position with a focus on Photography & Social Media Content Creation

Responsibilities:

• Develop creative content in video and photo forms for product launches, promotions, and day to day social media posts.
• Maintain photographic standards and develop new content ideas.  Stay current in photo trends related to the craft beer and spirits industry.
• Assist the Marketing Manager in activating and staffing marketing events in the Lounge and out in the market including festivals, on premise events, and off premise tastings.
• Oversee and track all event equipment; ensure that equipment is clean and in working order at all times.
• Work with Sales Director in managing Self Distribution Program at the brewery: account pick-ups, invoices, keg tracking, etc.
• Work with the Marketing Manager in populating social media content calendars to present to sales, production, and Lounge management at the beginning of the month.
• Conduct monthly, quarterly, and yearly social media audits while also monitoring competitor’s marketing activities and executing monthly competitor analysis report.
• Manage various beer sites to ensure accuracy of descriptions, logos, etc. Sites include: Beer Advocate, Rate Beer, Beer Menus, Untappd, etc.
• Assist the Marketing Manager and Graphic Designer in updating as well as creating new merchandise, beer, and to-go package listings on the website along with social media ecommerce catalogs.
• Manage Hospitality Program at the brewery including virtual tastings, brand ambassador training, and brewery tours.
• Fulfill and manage all online customer facing merchandise orders through the e-commerce site as well as POS requests made by the Sales Team.
• Conduct monthly inventory on merchandise at the brewery.

   

  Qualification and Skills: 

• Please include Photography Portfolio with Resume
• Experience: 1 Year of Sales and Marketing experience in the Craft Beverage Industry
• Comprehensive knowledge of the craft beverage industry and emerging trends.
• Strong written and communication skills with a great relationship-building personality.
• Organized, Self-Motivated, Efficient, and have high standards for Customer Service.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekend.
• Ability to lift 35lbs and use dolly to transport/maneuver 170lbs Kegs.
• Must have a clean driving record, own a reliable car, and be willing to travel.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field is preferred
• Illinois Basset Certification must be completed before start date.
• Optional: Server-Certified Cicerone or Certified Cicerone.

Compensation

• Salary
• Health / Dental / Vision at 50% split
• 401k at 3% Match
• Entertainment budget
• Paid vacation
• Beer! Whiskey! Fun!
• This position is based in Chicago’s Logan Square neighborhood.