We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Product Development Merchandiser to assist in the development and production of our diverse range of products. This role will involve coordinating with internal teams and external suppliers to ensure smooth and timely execution of product development projects.

Product Category Development
Define the category direction and development through research, planning, execution and analysis.

Research Analysis (R/A)

• Complete analysis of product and category sales performance – top selling products, price points, sub categories, attributes, and lifecycles.
• Research retail-related product and category trends – understand and plan for tomorrow, colors, designs, creativity, functionality, concept and uniqueness.
• Research and analyze industry competitive products – based on price points, features, functions, design, color ways and depth of line
• Analyze overseas factory capabilities and performance – determine which factories can support which product requirements/ needs.

Planning

• Define goals and direction of the category based on R/A – the development of the line must support consumer needs, trends, price points, uniqueness and relevance to our corporate character.
• Plan with a sense of purchasing and fiscal responsibility – taking into account the number of items, tooling, color ways, samplings, vendor choice, etc….
• Determining and utilizing resources for core development types – general market products with minor to no change, general market products with minor to major change and new products developed from concept to reality.
• Creating and following a product development schedule and calendar that delivers a well balanced and on time offering of new products.

Execution

• Product selection process – organize and evaluate feedback from Inside/Outside Sales, Purchasing, Production, Marketing. Present to the Executive team for final product approval.
• Sales forecast – collaborate with Sales and Purchasing to forecast larger inventory needs for potential best sellers; marketing, specials, giveaways, etc….
• Vendor communication – communicate each step of the way to insure the schedule is maintained and delivered.
• Inter-departmental communications – notify internal departments of new product detail information, new product approval process and new product releases

Analysis
Complete analysis of product and category sales performance – top selling products, price points, sub categories, attributes, and lifecycles.

Product and Category Expert
Learn, know and understand all products attributes, features and functions as it relates to specific category responsibilities. Must be able to teach and/or train about the products and categories.

Job Description:

• Follow-thru marketing – collaborate with marketing and web teams to complete new product marketing campaigns in fulfillment of new product development cycle
• Overseas vendor communications – communicate daily with overseas vendors on new product development, new product sourcing and relationship building
• Inter-departmental communications – notify internal departments of new product detail information, new product approval process and new product releases
• Product database and samples – maintain and organize all new product information and samples
• Presentation – properly and confidently present new product ideas and direction to upper management team
• Business Travel – Able to travel for tradeshows

Qualifications
To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Associates Degree (AA) or Bachelor Degree (BS) from a university or college in Business related field is preferred. This position requires minimum of 5 years work experiences as a buyer or any combination of experience, education, or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill, and ability required. Ability to communicate effectively with sales representatives and vendor/suppler from overseas or local areas by telephone, in person, or through written communication; assimilate information and make decisions; work under pressure in a detailed, organized manner; and operate or learn to operate a computer terminal and hand-held order entry device. Knowledge of fabrication/sewing, plastic and metal material products is preferrable.

Language Skills
Able to speak, write and read English fluently and articulately. Ability to speak and listen and respond effectively with and from managers, customers and the general public, ability to write letters, faxes, reports and other correspondence.

Mathematical Skills
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, totals, percentages, weight, and volume, ability to apply the basic concepts of algebra and advanced math.

Reasoning Skills
Ability to resolve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited information exists, ability to interpret data and/or instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, and bid and schedule form.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: None

Other Skills and Abilities
Able to work overtime as needed. Knowledge of basic typing skills with emphasis on accuracy and legal aspects of purchasing and in software applications for customer input, billing and shipping is preferred.

Exempt Employee
The normal work schedule for salaried/exempt employees encompasses a work schedule that may exceed 35-45 hours each week. The nature of employment and position as a salaried/exempt employee requires full time execution of professional responsibilities and does not allow for limited hours. Labor code 515 mandates a salaried-exempt employee must be employed as a “full-time,” 35-hour employee and provides for employers to determine a generally required exempt workweek. When overtime work is expected, failure to work overtime may result in disciplinary action, up to and possibly including immediate termination of employment.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools and/or controls; talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach using feet, legs, back, arms and hands. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Moderate to high stress work pace and environment. Most individuals in fast-paced sales and marketing environment must perform multiple tasks. Noise level is low to moderate.

Snugzusa LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is a supporter of diversity and inclusion. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Anthem Branding is a full-service branded merchandise agency based in Boulder, Colorado. For 20 years, we’ve helped companies ranging from fast-growing startups to Google, Microsoft and Chipotle create custom apparel and promotional products that people actually want to keep. With an in-house creative team, dedicated account managers and both domestic and offshore production, we’ve moved well beyond the traditional promo agency model, and we’re still growing.

We’re looking for a dynamic, creative and collaborative Marketing Manager to lead the agency’s marketing efforts. This individual will own marketing strategy, content, SEO and AEO, email marketing, paid campaigns and marketing automation, executing hands-on where it makes sense and directing external partners, including our paid advertising agency, freelancers and other vendors. The focus is on building brand awareness, generating qualified leads and driving agency growth.

The Marketing Manager will create scalable processes that support lead generation, database management and campaign performance. This role will use generative AI, automation and data-driven insights to streamline marketing efforts, optimize performance and inform strategic decisions. Working closely with Sales, Creative and senior management, this individual will help strengthen Anthem Branding’s presence and pipeline with corporate clients. This role reports to the Director of Operations and Finance.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the agency’s annual marketing plan, budget and goals in alignment with business growth and revenue objectives.
• Partner with senior management to identify marketing priorities, opportunities and strategies that support both short- and long-term agency growth.
• Use AI-assisted research to analyze competitors, buyer intent and search trends, translating insights into actionable campaign strategies.
• Build and execute SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies to improve visibility across Google, AI Overviews and AI-powered platforms such as ChatGPT, Perplexity and Gemini.
• Create and optimize marketing content, including blog posts, landing pages, FAQs, case studies and other resources that attract and engage qualified audiences.
• Leverage AI tools to support content creation, research, testing and optimization while ensuring accuracy, expertise and consistency with Anthem’s brand voice.
• Plan and manage email campaigns, newsletters and nurture sequences using HubSpot, including segmentation, automation and A/B testing.
• Coordinate with the Creative team to develop email banners, campaign graphics and other marketing assets.
• Own SEM strategy and manage the agency’s paid advertising partner, including campaign direction, budget oversight, performance reviews and optimization.
• Manage the marketing side of HubSpot, including campaigns, workflows, lists, landing pages, lead scoring, database management and reporting.
• Establish and maintain scalable processes for campaign management, lead generation, lead handoff and marketing automation.
• Develop repeatable AI workflows and prompt libraries that improve marketing efficiency, content production and reporting while maintaining brand standards and data privacy.
• Create and maintain metrics reports on marketing performance, lead generation, attribution and business impact.
• Analyze marketing and sales data to develop insights and recommendations for optimization, automation and improved ROI.
• Partner with Sales on lead quality, account-based marketing, nurture strategies and sales enablement materials.
• Evaluate new technologies, AI tools and marketing applications to improve efficiency and performance.
• Coordinate with internal teams, freelancers and external vendors to ensure consistent messaging and successful execution of marketing initiatives.

Skills and Traits

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with strong writing, editing and storytelling abilities.
• Creative, strategic thinker with a passion for marketing, technology and emerging trends.
• Strong understanding of how AI is transforming search, content creation, marketing automation and buyer research.
• Ability to work independently and effectively as the agency’s primary marketing resource.
• Proven ability to take ownership of projects and initiatives from start to finish.
• Organized, reliable and motivated, with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively with Sales, Account Management, Creative and senior management.
• Adaptable, curious and eager to experiment with new tools and processes.
• Outstanding character: fun to hang out with!

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of marketing experience, preferably in a B2B environment.
• Experience developing and executing marketing strategies across SEO, content, email marketing and paid search.
• Hands-on experience with HubSpot or a similar marketing automation and CRM platform, including campaigns, workflows, lead scoring and reporting.
• Experience using generative AI and automation tools across marketing workflows, including content creation, testing and analytics.
• Working knowledge of SEO and AEO, including keyword research, structured data, schema markup and AI search visibility.
• Experience managing paid advertising campaigns and directing external advertising agencies, including budget oversight and performance optimization.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with marketing reporting, attribution and data analysis.
• Excellent communication skills and a desire to improve processes through technology and automation.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration or a related field preferred.
• Promotional products or custom apparel industry experience preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency in Mac OS and Google Workspace.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite or similar design tools preferred.

Salary and Benefits

Salary is dependent on experience. Please include salary requirements in your cover letter.

Benefits include company-subsidized health insurance, flexible time off (unlimited vacation), twelve (12) company holidays per year and a 401(k) program after one year of service.

To Apply

Send a message to hr@anthembranding.com with:

1. “Marketing Manager – Your Name” in the subject of the email
2. Cover letter and resume, including salary requirements

We look forward to hearing from you. For more information, visit anthembranding.com.

Regulatory & Compliance Manager

Position Summary

The Regulatory & Compliance Manager leads the day-to-day management and delivery of PPAI’s product safety & compliance programs, resources and education. This role serves as an internal subject-matter resource, monitoring the evolving regulatory landscape and translating complex product safety and compliance issues into practical, accessible guidance for promotional products industry members.

Working under the Director of Sustainability & Responsibility, the Program Manager will manage established programs including Product Safety Aware (PSA), the Product Responsibility Action Group (PRAG) and PPAI’s Product Tracking Label tool, while identifying emerging regulatory issues and member needs that should inform future resources and programming.

The role works closely across PPAI, including with Professional Development, Public Affairs/Media, Events and Marketing, as well as external legal and technical experts, to ensure members receive timely, credible and useful information, education and resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor federal and state product safety, regulatory and compliance developments relevant to the promotional products industry and identify potential implications for PPAI members.
• Conduct ongoing regulatory horizon scanning to identify emerging product safety risks and issues requiring future PPAI attention.
• Translate regulatory developments and complex product safety topics into practical member guidance, tools, resources, and educational programming.
• Manage PPAI’s Product Safety Aware (PSA) program in partnership with Professional Development, including certification requirements, ongoing course maintenance, content updates and identification of future training needs.
• Manage and continuously improve PPAI’s Product Tracking Label tool, ensuring it remains current, practical and aligned with applicable requirements and member needs.
• Manage the Product Responsibility Action Group (PRAG), including meetings, annual workplans, volunteer engagement and coordination of subject-matter expertise.
• Develop and maintain product safety resources, templates, FAQs and implementation guidance for members.
• Support the development of product safety education and programming for Responsibility Summit, PPAI events, webinars and other educational offerings in partnership with Professional Development and Events.
• Work closely with PPAI’s Public Affairs and Media team to identify timely product safety and regulatory topics and provide subject-matter expertise, context and technical review to support Media’s development of articles and Public Affairs coverage.
• Coordinate with legal counsel, regulatory experts and other subject-matter experts to validate guidance and respond to emerging issues.
• Serve as a resource for member product safety and compliance inquiries, providing appropriate PPAI resources and identifying when questions should be escalated to the Senior Director of Sustainability & Responsibility legal counsel or other specialized expertise.
• Monitor emerging areas of product safety risk, including consumer product safety, labeling and tracking, restricted substances, product claims, packaging and EPR requirements, and other regulatory developments relevant to the industry.
• Maintain product safety resources across PPAI.org and other member-facing platforms in coordination with appropriate internal teams.
• Support integration of product safety considerations into broader PPAI Sustainability & Responsibility initiatives where the subject areas intersect.
• Track PSA participation, member resource usage, regulatory inquiries and other relevant indicators to identify trends and inform program improvements.
• Support the Responsibility department in broader strategy.
• This role may include period public-speaking and/or thought leadership engagements.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• 5+ years of experience in product safety, regulatory compliance, quality, responsible sourcing, consumer products or a related field.
• Working knowledge of the U.S. consumer product regulatory environment and experience interpreting regulatory requirements for practical business application.
• Experience developing or implementing product safety, compliance or risk-management programs.
• Ability to translate complex technical or regulatory information into clear, practical guidance for non-technical audiences.
• Strong project and program management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with legal counsel, regulatory experts, communications teams, education teams or other subject-matter experts.
• Sound judgment regarding when an issue can be addressed through established guidance and when specialized legal or technical expertise is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience within promotional products, consumer products, retail, manufacturing, importing, supply chain or a related industry.
• Familiarity with CPSC requirements, CPSIA, FTC requirements and other regulatory frameworks affecting consumer products.
• Experience with product testing, certification, labeling, tracking or compliance documentation.
• Experience translating complex regulatory and policy updates to consumer-friendly stakeholders.
• Experience working with volunteer committees, advisory groups or industry associations.
• Familiarity with emerging areas where product compliance and sustainability intersect, including environmental claims, restricted substances, packaging and extended producer responsibility requirements.
• Involvement with or certifications from organizations such as ICPHSO, FLA, ISO, etc. a plus.

Core Competencies

• Product safety and regulatory knowledge
• Regulatory research and interpretation
• Program and project management
• Practical problem-solving
• Clear technical communication
• Risk identification and escalation
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Member service
• Volunteer and stakeholder management
• Attention to detail

Engraved Custom Design LLC is seeking an experienced independent promotional products sales representative to help develop new corporate accounts.

We provide branded merchandise, corporate gifts, custom apparel, drinkware, employee gifts, event giveaways, and laser engraving services.

We are looking for a self-motivated sales professional with experience in promotional merchandise or B2B corporate sales who can identify purchasing decision-makers, develop relationships, generate qualified opportunities, and grow repeat business.

Existing corporate relationships are a plus. We are interested in active business development, not simply mass cold-email campaigns.

This is a flexible, remote, independent contractor opportunity with commission-based compensation to be negotiated. Applicants should share relevant sales experience and their approach to acquiring new corporate customers.

Learn more about ECD and explore our promotional products catalog:

shop.engravedcustomdesign.com

engravedcustomdesign.com

We’re looking for a Head of Custom & Promotional Products to help grow our business through creative partnerships, corporate clients, and promotional product distributors.

This role is perfect for someone who’s a natural hunter, has an entrepreneurial mindset, and loves turning big ideas into real revenue. We want someone who can spot opportunities, build relationships, and bring creative custom product solutions to life. More details in application link

SALES SUPPORT COORDINATOR

Full-Time | Hybrid | South Florida | Salary + Bonus (Based on Experience)

Are you organized, resourceful, and great at turning ideas into action?

We want to meet you!

As BrandingWERX continues to grow and expand into the U.S., we’re looking for an energetic, detail-oriented Sales Support Coordinator to join our team.

BrandingWERX is a successful, established Canadian promotional products distributor with a proven track record, big capabilities, and a hands-on approach. We work with leading organizations to bring their brands to life through creative branded merchandise, corporate gifting, custom promotional products, and thoughtful solutions that make an impact. From everyday branded essentials to unique, fully customized merchandise, we help our clients find the right products to represent their brands.

With our continued success in Canada and expansion into the U.S. through BrandingWERX USA, we’re taking things even further.

We’re proud of what we’ve built, and we’re excited about where we’re going. Now we’re looking for great people to be part of that next chapter.

This is a fast-paced, behind-the-scenes role where you’ll work closely with our sales team to research products, source creative solutions, prepare quotations, and help turn client ideas into exciting opportunities.

If you enjoy variety, love being creative and finding solutions, and take pride in getting the details right, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Make Happen

• Product Research & Sourcing: Research branded merchandise, identify suppliers, and explore creative product solutions.
• Quotations & Pricing: Gather supplier pricing, prepare accurate quotations, and assist with product recommendations.
• Presentations & Proposals: Help create professional product presentations and sales materials.
• Samples & Supplier Coordination: Coordinate product samples, supplier information, and related requests.
• Sales Administration & CRM: Maintain accurate information, organize sales opportunities, and provide day-to-day administrative support.
• Team Collaboration: Work closely with our sales team to keep opportunities moving and deadlines on track.

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in sales support, administration, customer service, purchasing, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solutions-focused attitude.
• Confidence working with pricing, numbers, and basic calculations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and comfort learning new software.
• Experience in promotional products, branded merchandise, or a related industry is an asset, but not required.

We can teach you our business. What matters most is how you work.

Where & How You’ll Work

This is a full-time, Monday-to-Friday, hybrid position combining remote work with time in our South Florida office.

We’re open to discussing the right hybrid arrangement based on experience and business needs.

Think This WERX for You?

Get a closer look at the role, our team, and what makes BrandingWERX different.

Explore the Opportunity

Ready to apply?

Send your résumé to letsconnect@brandingwerx.com with “Sales Support Coordinator” in the subject line.

We can’t wait to meet you!

Job Title: Senior Manager, Content & Communications

Location: Irving, TX or Remote

Reports To: Senior Director, Media, Research & Public Affairs

Job Summary

The Senior Manager, Content & Communications, is the operating leader for PPAI’s external storytelling engine, with primary responsibility for a key content marketing initiative in support of our industry. Responsibilities include content development, industry advocacy and reputation management, and driving earned media. This function encompasses public relations, broadcast and multimedia products, and key industry awards programs, leading global campaign storytelling to PPAI members as well as external decision makers to enhance industry perceptions and outcomes. The role combines strong editorial judgment, hands-on writing and execution, people leadership and cross-functional coordination to ensure PPAI communicates consistently, credibly and at a high level on behalf of our industry across external audiences.

Reporting to the Senior Director of Media, Research & Public Affairs, this leader serves as the primary editor for external marketing campaign content, directs day-to-day PR activity, guides scripting and editorial direction for broadcast initiatives, and manages internal and external content resources. The role works closely with Marketing, Creative Services, Business Development and senior leadership to translate strategy, research and organizational priorities into compelling communications that strengthen awareness of branded merchandise and advance the reputation of the medium and of PPAI.

This is a player-coach role. The Senior Manager is expected to set direction and manage resources while also writing, editing, pitching and producing work directly when needed. Success requires consistent follow-through, high editorial standards, strong external instincts and the ability to move multiple programs forward without routine senior-leader intervention.

Key Responsibilities

Editorial & Content Leadership – 35%

• Serve as lead editor for external marketing campaign content, owning the day-to-day editorial calendar, story pipeline, assignments, publishing cadence and quality standards for the platform.
• Write and edit content for marketers, agencies and brand leaders, contributing directly to the platform while ensuring all work is useful, credible, engaging and aligned to the campaign strategy.
• Manage a full-time contract content specialist and other freelance writers, creators and vendors, setting clear assignments, deadlines, expectations and editorial standards.
• Oversee the visual expression of campaign content in partnership with Marketing and Creative Services, ensuring articles, research, video, social assets, newsletters and other executions maintain a consistent and compelling brand experience.
• Identify opportunities to turn PPAI research, member expertise, case studies and industry proof points into high-value content for the broader marketing community.
• Coordinate with Marketing on audience acquisition, social distribution, influencer activity and campaign support, and with Business Development on sponsorable or revenue-generating opportunities that protect audience trust.

Public Relations & Reputation – 35%

• Strategize and execute PPAI’s day-to-day public relations program, building a consistent cadence of proactive outreach and visible external wins.
• Develop and pitch story ideas, experts, research findings and industry perspectives to trade, business, marketing and mainstream media outlets.
• Write and edit press releases, paid-media articles, executive bylines, contributed content, talking points and other external communications.
• Build, maintain and segment media and influencer lists; organize contacts, outreach history, placements and supporting data so activity is repeatable and measurable.
• Track and organize PR performance data, including share of voice, quality of coverage, sentiment and other agreed measures, and provide regular reporting and recommendations.
• Support issues management, executive visibility and crisis communications in partnership with the Senior Director, CMO and executive leadership.
• Develop relationships with journalists, creators, professional organizations and other external voices that can expand PPAI’s credibility and reach.
• Collaborate with leadership to support and strengthen PPAI internal communications (staff, volunteers and members).

Broadcast & Multimedia – 15%

• Lead editorial direction, scripting and content development for PPAI broadcast initiatives, including podcasts, video series, interviews and other multimedia programming.
• Collaborate with the Senior Director, various department leaders and other stakeholders on multimedia strategy, format development, audience priorities and opportunities to extend content across channels.
• Manage the Broadcast Manager as a direct report, setting priorities, programming expectations, deadlines and quality standards while supporting professional development.
• Ensure broadcast work is planned as part of the broader communications calendar and contributes to member media, campaign goals, social distribution and revenue opportunities where appropriate.

Awards, Recognition & External Representation – 10%

• Manage assigned PPAI awards and recognition programs that identify and celebrate the branded merchandise industry at its best.
• Own program calendars, communications, editorial support and cross-functional coordination to ensure awards are credible, well executed and aligned with PPAI’s broader industry narrative.
• Represent and speak on behalf of PPAI and the global campaign on occasion at industry events, partner meetings, interviews, panels or other external opportunities.
• Help identify members, case studies, campaigns and industry voices that can serve as proof points for branded merchandise and strengthen PPAI storytelling.

Team, Vendor & Performance Management – 5%

• Manage assigned staff, contractors, agencies and freelance vendors with clear scopes, priorities, deadlines, quality expectations and accountability.
• Build dependable workflows and operating rhythms across content, PR, broadcast and awards so execution does not depend on repeated senior-level prompting.
• Set and monitor practical KPIs across the campaign, PR, broadcast and awards, using performance data to improve content, distribution and communications decisions.
• Provide regular updates to the Senior Director on performance, risks, opportunities, resource needs and recommended adjustments.
• Contribute to budget planning and manage assigned expenses and vendor relationships to ensure resources support measurable organizational value.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exceptional writing and editing skills, with the range to produce audience-facing editorial content, executive bylines, media materials, scripts and concise strategic communications.
• Strong editorial judgment and the ability to identify stories, angles, data positioning and proof points that will resonate with marketers, media and other external audiences.
• Demonstrated public relations capability, including pitching, media relations, list management, contributed content and performance tracking.
• Ability to lead a digital content platform with a consistent publishing cadence, multiple contributors and clear audience goals.
• Experience developing scripts and providing editorial direction for podcasts, video or other multimedia formats.
• Strong people and vendor management skills, including the ability to influence or lead employees, contractors, freelancers and agency partners simultaneously.
• Excellent project management and organizational discipline, with a track record of moving multiple workstreams forward without sacrificing quality or deadlines.
• Strong relationship-building skills and comfort working across Marketing, Creative Services, Business Development, executive leadership and outside partners.
• Comfort using audience, media and performance data to judge effectiveness, identify opportunities and improve execution.
• Confidence representing a brand externally and communicating with professional audiences when called upon.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 8-10 years of experience in communications, journalism, public relations, content marketing, media or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience as an editor, writer or content lead with responsibility for publishing quality and contributor management.
• Hands-on public relations experience, including pitching, media relations, executive or contributed writing and performance measurement.
• Experience managing at least one direct report as well as contractors, freelancers, agencies or other external partners.
• Experience with multimedia programming, podcasting, video production or broadcast content development strongly preferred.
• Experience working with a non-profit, association, media organization, marketing organization or member-driven environment a plus.
• Experience in or strong familiarity with the branded merchandise, promotional products, advertising specialty or related marketing services industries is highly preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing or a related field; equivalent professional experience considered.
• Relevant communications, PR, content marketing or leadership certifications a plus.

Job Status

• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Compensation: Salary
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Daily Schedule: Flexible
• Work Location: Hybrid Remote Work Model (preferred to work from HQ location, but Remote considered equally)

Physical Activity

• Sitting
• Standing
• Lifting
• Pushing/Pulling
• Bending/Stooping
• Extended work hours, extended weeks (endurance requirement)

Work Environment

• Office environment
• Trade show floor or event venues
• Temperature controlled environment
• Travel: Must be able to travel (approximately 10%)

PPAI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)

Apply to: apply@ppai.org

National Accounts Manager

***Remote and local candidates considered

About Cosmo Promos

Cosmo Promos is a well-established, multi-category supplier of high-quality, high-value promotional products that are sure to impress your clients. Our extensive portfolio includes technology, bags, drinkware, writing instruments, portfolios, travel accessories, and variety of lifestyle products.

We are seeking an energetic, creative, and relationship-building National Account Manager to expand our presence within the promotional products industry’s leading national distributors.

About the Role

Our National Account Manager’s top priority is to build strong relationships with the industry’s top national distributors.  This candidate will harvest existing industry relationships while opening the door to new.   Remote and local candidates will be considered but must be able to travel up to 50% throughout the year.   Experience working with national accounts is a must.

Responsibilities

• Proactively reach out to national account sales executives to build relationships to promote top-of-mind awareness of Cosmo and our products
• Collaborate with industry distributors to identify the best Cosmo product match for each end consumer’s unique needs
• Attend regional and national trade shows, along with end user shows to build relationships and demonstrate Cosmo items
• Deliver engaging virtual and in-person product presentations, ideation sessions, and sales meetings.
• Handle inbound sales calls and inquiries for national account reps
• Prepare quotes for large-scale and overseas orders
• Follow up on quotes, samples, and customer questions or concerns

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong relationship builder who can leverage existing national distributor relationships and forge new ones.
• A passion for the promotional products industry with a minimum of 5 years of experience
• Ability to travel to tradeshows and end user shows
• Ability to understand customer needs to recommend the right Cosmo solutions
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent customer service skills
• Flexibility to accommodate customer schedules and needs
• Willingness and ability to travel as needed
• Comfortable learning and using relevant computer systems
• Ability to resolve customer issues efficiently and professionally
• Self starter who can efficiently and effectively work remotely

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Remote or LA Local