Fortune Brands Innovations is hiring: Channel Marketing Associate, Hardware in D

Job Description

The Channel Marketing Associate, Hardware provides support for marketing and product initiatives across the door and cabinet hardware categories (e.g., EMTEK and Schaub). Reporting to the Senior Channel Strategy Manager - Hardware, this role helps execute go-to-market programs, maintain sales collateral, coordinate project timelines, and manage day-to-day details that ensure the successful launch and promotion of hardware products and channel marketing plans. The coordinator partners with cross-functional teams to deliver accurate information, effective tools, and timely communications that drive brand growth across business channels. This position offers a hybrid work schedule, with remote work on Mondays and Fridays and in-office Tuesday – Thursday in Deerfield, IL.

Responsibilities

• Channel & Brand Support
  • Assist in maintaining the go-to-market playbook for hardware channels, updating deliverables and timelines as directed.
  • Support the development and fulfillment of sales enablement materials, product sheets, and marketing collateral / promo items.
  • Conduct basic competitive research and compile customer feedback to inform strategic decisions.
• Go‑to‑Market & Sales Enablement
  • Coordinate updates to product information across price lists, spec sheets, websites, and e-commerce platforms.
  • Assist in preparing training presentations, customer decks, and promotional content.
  • Organize logistics for trade shows, customer events, and sales meetings, including shipping materials and coordinating schedules.
• Customer & Channel Engagement
  • Track and manage distribution of samples, displays, and promotional materials.
  • Help administer incentive programs and monitor participation.
  • Collect and organize feedback from field sales teams and channel partners for reporting.
  • Maintain collateral libraries and ensure materials are accessible and up to date.
• Budget & Reporting
  • Process purchase orders, track invoices, and maintain budget spreadsheets for channel marketing initiatives.
  • Compile ROI and program effectiveness data; prepare summary reports for review by the Senior Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing coordination, project support, or related role; B2B or building materials industry experience a plus.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project) preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and build effective working relationships.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (up to 10%).

Additional Information

Company Description: Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be themselves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. We invite you to explore life at Fortune Brands.

Salary: A base salary range is provided; actual salaries may vary. In addition to base salary, employees may participate in an annual bonus plan or a role-based sales incentive plan.

Benefits: Fortune Brands offers comprehensive benefits prioritizing wellbeing, including health plans, a 401(k) with company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off, fertility/adoption benefits, and more. We also support Employee Resource Groups to promote inclusivity and belonging.

Equal Employment Opportunity: FBIN is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations: FBIN provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. To request accommodation during the application or interview process, contact fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com. Resumes submitted to this email will not be responded to.

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Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing
• Industries
• Consumer Goods