What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Assistant - Direct to Consumer position at Stowe Cider?
Position Overview
This role will support and assist the Marketing Department with developing, implementing, and overseeing strong direct-to-consumer strategies. The responsibilities will include promoting and monitoring the retail sale of hard cider, food, and merchandise sold online via e-commerce platforms and on-premise restaurant/bar. The primary focus of this position is to facilitate retail sales and create strong customer experiences, while promoting both Stowe Cider and Shakedown Street brands. We are looking for a creative, organized, and fun individual to be around.
Essential Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
Management of Direct-to-Consumer Stores (Vinoshipper, Squarespace, Toast & On-Premise):
- Manage inventory and stock of merchandise on a monthly basis
- Manage inventory and stock of shipping supplies on a monthly basis
- Photograph & upload products for sale
- List, monitor, and update merchandise inventory on Squarespace online store
- List, monitor, and update hard cider inventory on VinoShipper online store
- Audit Squarespace online storefront on a quarterly basis and update as needed
- Monitor and update on-premise retail displays
- Monitor all customer-facing promotional and retail space
- Create marketing materials to drive customers to all E-Commerce channels
- Collaborate with marketing team to promote via social media channels
- Facilitate and manage online queries regarding orders, products, etc.
Subscription Club Management (Golden Apple Club)
- Collaborate with Marketing team to plan & execute quarterly releases for our
- subscription club (Golden Apple Club)
- Ensure each release is organized, prepared, and successfully delivered to subscribers
- Handle all correspondence with current and new subscription members
- Monitor member registrations and fulfill/report welcome box shipments
- Create marketing materials to promote subscription club, driving members and
- customer acquisition
- Create unique and creative content regarding our club (for both members and potential
- members)
- Plan and create gifts and freebie giveaways for club members
- Organize and inventory all club materials and collaborate with Creative Team to facilitate
- marketing ordering (i.e. printed materials, custom GAC glassware, member cards, etc.)
- Create and update SOPs to reflect current Golden Apple Club processe
General:
- Brainstorm and contribute to merch development and reporting
- Maintain customer-facing event calendar across platforms (Squarespace, on-premise,
- and local outlets)
- Create promotional assets for social media reflecting event calendar
- Maintain customer-facing promotional space
- Assist in developing and following company procedures and guidelines for the marketing
- department
- Assist in photoshoots as requested
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of shared office space, merchandise inventory, and shipping station
Additional Responsibilities (include but not limited to):
- Social Media & Design:
- Assist in developing marketing and advertising materials using Adobe and Canva
- Assist in creating on-brand content creation for both Stowe Cider and Shakedown Street
- Suggest new ways to excite existing consumers and attract prospective customers via relevant posts and promotions.
- Assist with Social Media Marketing for both Stowe Cider and Shakedown Street
Copywriting:
- Assist in creating on-brand copy for the website, general marketing, sales, and taproom materials, as requested by the Marketing Coordinator
- Proofreading marketing materials as requested
Technical Skills & Qualifications
- Basic experience with Adobe Creative Suite and Canva
- Experience with E-Commerce platforms (or willingness to learn)
- Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent organizational skills
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Level 1 DLC Certified (will provide upon hire if not)
The opportunity to work with a small & growing local company!
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20