Do you want to work for a company where your co-workers are co-owners? We are 100% employee owned! At The Bernard Group (TBG), we work to wow. As a visual merchandising company leading the retail industry in design and production, we come together as a team to win big for some of the most successful brands in the world. Since we’re an employee-owned company, we don’t just list our values, we live them, providing the highest-quality products and services day in and day out. And we do it all with sustainable materials carefully sourced from eco-friendly partners that support social change and community involvement.
The Bernard Group is looking for a Marketing & Communication Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will help preserve and enhance the TBG brand by developing and executing marketing and communication strategies that support our clients, prospects, employees, and business partners. This position is responsible for creating and launching digital and print campaigns, maintaining marketing platforms, and developing compelling content across multiple channels. You will collaborate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure consistent messaging, strong brand presence, and effective marketing initiatives that align with TBG’s business objectives.
Shift available: Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, with 3 days in the office which is located in Chanhassen, MN.
A variety of these traits will help land you this job:
- strong storytelling and marketing instincts
- takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced environment
- strong organizational and project management skills
- ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- detail-oriented with a passion for quality and brand consistency
- collaborative mindset with the ability to work across departments
On top of that you must have:
- a Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications or related field
- 2–5 years of marketing or communications experience
- intermediate knowledge of WordPress for web content development
- working knowledge of InDesign to make edits and modifications
- advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint and/or Google documents
In this position, you will:
- understand TBG’s products, services, and value proposition in order to support the needs of the retail sales team
- develop marketing strategies, objectives, and plans that include targeted multimedia marketing and communication programs
- define strategy, scope of work (SOW), objectives, timelines, and required resources for each marketing initiative
- manage multiple complex projects simultaneously while prioritizing work based on business needs
- assess and maintain TBG’s website and social media platforms to ensure they remain current, accurate, and aligned with brand strategy
- monitor competitors and industry trends to identify opportunities for marketing and communication improvements
- identify, interview, and manage freelance designers or creative resources when external support is needed
- manage vendor relationships, contracts, NDAs, timelines, and budgets associated with marketing initiatives
- collaborate with vendors, media contacts, and internal administrators to coordinate video production, multimedia campaigns, and digital initiatives
- provide direction and feedback to internal teams and external partners while collaborating with leadership and key stakeholders
- make updates and improvements to the TBG website using WordPress and other web tools
- edit and update marketing collateral, presentations, and advertisements using InDesign and other design tools
- monitor digital platforms and assist in developing responses and messaging across social media and communication channels
- create or modify promotional graphics, artwork, and layouts in Photoshop and InDesign when appropriate
- plan and manage the content and layout for the company-wide quarterly newsletter, including requesting and editing contributions
- evaluate and enhance client and visitor experiences within TBG headquarters by ensuring brand alignment throughout key spaces
- capture professional photos or coordinate photographers/videographers for company events, product development, and production highlights
- manage and maintain marketing assets including licenses and royalty waivers
- identify case studies, client stories, and events that showcase TBG’s capabilities for use in marketing campaigns
- collaborate with Talent Acquisition to ensure TBG’s brand is accurately represented in recruitment efforts
- produce and analyze web analytics and campaign performance reports to improve engagement and results
- support additional marketing and communication initiatives as requested by leadership
To get hired at The Bernard Group, you MUST be:
- able to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing. Strong interpersonal skills including, demonstrated listening skills and the ability to present ideas and thoughts concisely and effectively both internally and outside the organization
- willing to admit when you make a mistake (it happens to the best of us)
- fiercely loyal to both our customers and team
- trustworthy, reliable, and easy to get along with
- enthusiastic and eager to take on new challenges
- adaptable and willing to wear whatever hat gets the job done
TBG Overview:
- We're a 900-person visual merchandising company
- We are 100% employee-owned
- We offer a generous paid time off benefit that increases with tenure
- This is a full-time position in Chanhassen, MN 55317
Compensation Range: $50,000 - 60,000 annually
*Range reflects our good-faith assessment of our hiring range for this role based on market conditions, experience level, and internal equity considerations.
Benefits Overview:
The Bernard Group offers a competitive variety of benefits designed just for you:
- Healthcare, dental, life insurance, disability
- Paid parental leave
- Retirement Savings programs:
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan-100% Employee-Owned
- 401k with a company match
- Career Development Opportunities
- Flexible Work Hours
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Referral Program
- Safe & Clean Manufacturing Environment
What, still want more? We have it.
- A culture of freedom, trust and a passion for excellence!
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Talented, empowered and engaged co-workers by your side
- We have fun!
The Art of Teams at TBG:
We believe teams of top talent with clear objectives will consistently outperform centralized control. We put a great amount of energy into building skilled and diverse teams to handle our most challenging pursuits. It’s the difference between average and being a world class service provider.
If you have the talent to do this job, a passion for excellence and are interested in joining the TBG team, please complete the form on this page.
Thanks!
The Bernard Group, Inc.
