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Bricks and Minifigs Niles

Marketing Manager

Bricks and Minifigs Niles, Niles, Illinois, United States, 60714

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Benefits:

Employee discounts

Paid time off

*** Please note: we are only considering direct applicants for this role. Third-party recruiters and agencies will not be considered. ***

Job description – Marketing Manager (Part-time)

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Store Vision

Bricks & Minifigs is first and foremost a fun place for people of all ages to enjoy and explore their passion for LEGO. We facilitate this by providing excellent customer service and expert LEGO knowledge for all ages and abilities. We are a store that encourages customers to reuse, rebuild and reimagine with LEGO elements. Each Bricks & Minifigs location is locally owned, and part of a nationwide franchise, headquartered in Orem, UT.

Bricks & Minifigs is a LEGO buy, sell, trade & birthday party retail store. We offer a wide variety of new and retired LEGO sets, as well as selling bulk bricks, and individual minifigures.

We are looking for someone exceptional who wants to be a part of a dynamic store environment, where we are always challenging ourselves to improve and evolve with the changing market environments.

Job Summary We are seeking a high intensity and full of energy Marketing Manager to join our team part-time! As a Marketing Manager, you will be creating content across many different social media platforms, working on existing promotional campaigns, and maintaining a strong online presence. In addition to the social media aspect, you will also work on help marketing the brand and the store. You will also be maintaining the comments section of all posts, ensuring every message published on social media is in tune with our company message, and keeping up to date with the latest social media trends. The ideal candidate is comfortable creating content for a social media platform, has strong organizational skills, the ability to run a successful social media campaign, and helping organically grow the brand by marketing to people who haven't been to the store or who have not been to the store in awhile.

The position will be part-time up to 15 hours/week. You will be required to be on site at the store.

Responsibilities

Attention to detail

High energy and creativity to make videos

Assist with events, marketing and social media campaigns

Create content for social media across multiple platforms in a variety of formats

Monitor social media interactions across all platforms

Monitor social media trends with an eye for implementing them within the current marketing campaign

Manage and maintain a living social media calendar

Work closely with other teams as needed to ensure brand consistency

Strong communication and customer service skills

Willingness to take on additional duties to support overall business operations

Qualifications Required:

Minimum of 2 years of professional experience managing business social media accounts

(personal accounts do not apply)

Strong knowledge of major social media platforms, with an ability to identify and adapt to current trends

Experience with photo and video editing software

Experience developing and executing marketing campaigns (digital and in-store promotions)

Knowledge of analytics tools (e.g., Meta Business Suite, Google Analytics, TikTok Analytics) to track and report performance

Experience managing advertising budgets and boosting social media posts effectively

Understanding of local marketing opportunities, such as community events, partnerships, and influencer outreach

Ability to plan and schedule content calendars to maintain consistent brand presence

Familiarity with email marketing platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact) is a plus

Strong creative problem-solving skills and ability to generate fresh marketing ideas that align with business goals

Knowledge of branding and the ability to maintain consistent voice, tone, and visuals across channels

High attention to detail and organizational skills is a must

Strong written and verbal communication abilities

Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Knowledge of pop culture is essential—familiarity with franchises like Disney, Harry Potter, Marvel, and Star Wars directly connects to our daily work and customer engagement

Willingness to take on additional duties to support overall business operations

Nice To Have:

Knowledge of LEGO from past to present day

Intermediate LEGO building skills

Three references will be required for a second interview with the following information: Full name, relationship to you (past boss etc.), and their contact information (phone number and email). An offer is contingent on passing a background check.

Job Type: Part Time (up to 15 hours/week), In person Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour DOE

Benefits

Employee discount as per Employee Discount Policy

Bonuses are available based on individual and overall business performance

Room for growth

Experience Level

Social Media: (Preferred)

Marketing (Preferred)

Customer service: (Preferred)

Retail experience: (Preferred)

Familiar with LEGO product and themes (Preferred)

Address: Niles, IL 60714

Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

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