Marketing Specialist

IDI is a recognized leader in supermarket non-foods distribution and merchandising. Delivering depth of service, scale and expertise for over 85 years, IDI has specialized in health, beauty & wellness products and general merchandise. With an unmatched product selection, expert merchandising and supply-chain services, we help our retail customers sell smarter for a superior in-store shopper experience.

As a distributor of non-foods categories, IDI supports over 50 regional and independent retail grocery brands with products from major national CPG brands as well as customized private label and seasonal program options. What sets us apart? Our singular focus is on providing retailers with the value, innovation, and differentiation they need to thrive in today's dynamic marketplace. And at the heart of our success is our amazing team!

 If you're looking to be part of a team that champions connection, growth, and shared success, explore this opportunity with Imperial.

Join the Imperial Team: Where Excellence Meets Partnership

We are looking for a creative, organized and socially proficient Marketing Specialist to join our team.  Reporting directly to the VP Merchandising & Marketing, this new role will support our cross-functional go-to-market efforts across merchandising, account management, new business development and brand management.  This role will contribute towards improving our brand awareness and driving sales across existing and new customer channels.

Why Join Imperial?

• Full Time – Hybrid Schedule: 2 remote days to support a healthy work life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
• Monthly Company Store – Discounted Products Sold to Employees
• Monthly Food Events, including some food trucks in the spring/summer!
• Comprehensive benefit package (Full Time Employees)

Essential Responsibilities and Duties Include:

• Develop, execute and manage marketing activities and campaigns across our print, digital, and social initiatives.

• Assist in the development, vetting, distribution and maintenance of brand content and marketing collateral, sell sheets, presentations, social media posts, digital graphics and other collateral to ensure consistency and alignment with brand positioning.

• Develop new materials as needed to support business development activities, with a critical emphasis on graphic design capabilities.
• Assist in the execution of the annual marketing calendar, coordinating and executing email and social campaigns and supporting customer-facing events.
• Stay current on industry trends, monitoring industry developments and best practices to stay informed, support and adapt our go-to-market strategy. 
• Manage online and social media presence including company website, customer portal, LinkedIn and Instagram pages and posts, and email marketing.

Qualifications: The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job.

• 2-4 years of communications / marketing / social experience within a design or professional services firm, agency or customer-facing business.
• Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism, Business, Marketing, Liberal Arts, Graphic Design, Social Media preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and strong attention to detail.
• Creative and impactful graphic design skills, including creating effective presentations and marketing collateral.
• Strong organizational skills to coordinate and manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Self-motivator with strong intra-personal skills, and a great collaborator.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) is required.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop / Illustrator / InDesign / Acrobat is a plus.
• Proficiency within Social platforms including LinkedIn, Instagram, X (Twitter), TikTok, Facebook is a plus.

**A full comprehensive job description will be available during the interview process, this is a condensed job posting.