• Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations

    Crate & Barrel (Northbrook, IL)


    We inspire purpose-filled living that brings joy to the modern home. With a team of more than 8,000 associates spanning 130 store and distribution locations across the U.S. and Canada, we achieve together, drive results and innovate to inspire. Drawn together by a shared passion for our customers and a spirit of fun, we deliver high-quality home furnishings that are expertly designed, responsibly sourced and bring beauty and function to people’s homes. From the day we opened our first store in Chicago in 1962 to the digital innovations that engage millions of customers today, our iconic brand is over 60 years in the making—and our story is still unfolding.

     

    We’re here for it. We think you should be too. We’re looking for a driven professional with an inclusive mindset to join our team as a Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations.

     

    This Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations will help build company awareness and maximize sales growth/profitability by supporting the public relations team in planning, scheduling and executing marketing strategies for seasonal plans, promotions, localized store marketing activations, and always-on digital and campaigns across multiple categories.

     

    This is a 4 day/week position based out of our Headquarters in Northbrook, IL

     

    A day in the life as a Marketing Coordinator, Public Relations...

    + Owns first draft of media materials with assistance from PR Manager

    + Owns daily media monitoring responsibilities and oversight of PR coverage tracker

    + Manages inbound product request process and tracking towards monthly budget

    + Supports seasonal and proactive media outreach campaignsWorks with influencer team to determine new partners and owns execution of influencer PR seeding projects

    + Develops regular PR coverage reports to support ongoing reporting process

    + Assists PR team with lookbook development and photo shoots

    + Assists PR team with event development and collaboration partner management

    + Assists with filtering and researching inbound media requests

     

    What you’ll bring to the table…

     

    + Excellent written and verbal communication and organizational skills with an understanding of time management

    + Working knowledge of general Public Relations or Marketing process

    + Ability and eagerness to work in a fast-paced environment without sacrificing work quality

    + Ability to build relationships with team members cross-functionally across a large organization

     

    We’d love to hear from you if you have…

     

    + 2+ years of Consumer and/or Retail Marketing and/or Public Relations experience

    + Bachelor’s degree or relevant work experience

    + Experience working on a Public Relations or Marketing project

     

    Minimum Starting Rate: $21.00 Hourly

     

    Up to: $30.00 Hourly

     

    Pay ranges will be adjusted upward as needed to comply with applicable state and local law. In addition to your salary, based on your role, associates may be eligible for other compensation including bonuses, sales incentives, and long term incentives.

     

    Euromarket Designs, Inc., which does business as Crate and Barrel and CB2, will be referred to as “the Company”. The Company is deeply committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please contact the location you are applying to here and ask to speak with a manager regarding the nature of your request. The Company is an equal opportunity employer; applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital, parental, veteran or military status, unfavorable military discharge, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law. The Company participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the US. State / City Compliance: The Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal history, including arrest and conviction records, in accordance with the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.