Sales & Marketing Assistant Manager

At a Glance
Due to continued growth our sales and marketing team needs an Assistant Manager to take on a variety of responsibilities. The ideal candidate needs to be an energetic self-starter with excellent communication and problem solving skills. This is a great entry-level opportunity that will allow you to experience all facets of a growing business.

About Us
Cottage Mills is a growing supplier of creative products to the craft, hobby, photo and gift markets. Our products can be found in such retailers as Wal-Mart, Michaels, Hobby Lobby, FedEx Kinko’s, as well as many independent retailers. We are located in Waunakee, Wisconsin (just North of Madison).

Responsibilities

Assist in all marketing and sales functions
Participate in the development and sourcing of new products
Create and maintain sales and marketing materials and website
Identify new customers, initiate contact and handle follow-up
Attend and assist in setup of 5 to 8 tradeshows per year
Travel domestic and international approximately 10-15%
Essential Skills & Experience
Bachelors degree, Marketing preferred
An equivalent combination of experience/education will be considered in lieu of a four-year degree
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Office products
Experience with Illustrator, Photoshop and digital photography are also helpful, but not required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Creative thinking/problem solving skills
Strong organizational and project management skills
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic
Initiative and follow-through
Attention to detail
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously 

Benefits

An informal, small company environment that values individual contribution
Annual salary between $30,000 and $35,000, depending on experience
Casual friendly work environment
Health and retirement benefits
No relocation available

E-mail your resume to jobs@cottagemills.com