Creative Manager - Wholesale Gift

Carson Gifts, a wholesale company in the gift industry is seeking a Creative Manager to develop lines of consumer goods.  Such items are sold to our customer base of gift retailers, souvenir shops, florists and specialty stores across the United States. Example product lines include bereavement gifts, home décor, chimes, garden and seasonal goods.

Responsibilities :

·     Monitor, analyze and report sales metrics of active item categories

·     Develop cost effective items that meet our quality standards

·     Identify and stay current with industry trends

·     Propose new product lines appropriate for our customer base

·     Communicate with vendors and our internal production facility

·     Direct in-house team of artists to execute designs in a timely manner

·     Travel domestically to industry trade shows

·     Potential for travel overseas

Qualifications:

·     Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communication, Business, or Art

·     2+ years marketing, communication or buyer experience a plus

·     Knowledge of retail environment preferred

·     Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·     Strong attention to detail

·     Ability to work independently and in a team

·     Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs with an emphasis in Excel

·     Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Photoshop and Illustrator) is a plus!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Based on Experience

Benefits:

·     401(k) matching

·     Health insurance

·     Dental insurance

·     Vision insurance

·     Employee discount

·     Life insurance

·     Paid time off

·     Paid Holidays

Schedule:

·     Day shift

·     Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person (this is not a remote position)