Job Description
Job Description
Marketing Manager
Emish Market is a Ukrainian grocery store in Fife, WA, offering a wide selection of imported goods from Ukraine and other European countries. Alongside our market, we operate a full-service café, bakery, and meat department, serving freshly prepared Ukrainian dishes, sweet pastries, and specialty meats. Our mission is to create a warm, authentic, and memorable experience for every guest.
We are seeking an experienced, creative, and results-driven Marketing Manager to lead our marketing efforts and help grow our brand locally and beyond. This role is ideal for someone who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and thrives in a dynamic, community-focused business.
What You'll Do
- Develop and execute comprehensive marketing strategies to promote the retail chain
- Oversee and manage all marketing channels, including social media, email campaigns, digital advertising, and in-store promotions
- Plan and lead promotional campaigns, seasonal launches, and special events
- Manage brand identity and ensure consistent messaging across all platforms
- Analyze marketing performance, track KPIs, and adjust strategies to maximize engagement and sales
- Collaborate closely with ownership and department managers to align marketing goals with business objectives
- Coordinate content creation, including photography, video, and storytelling that highlights our products and culture
- Build and manage community partnerships and local outreach initiatives
- Manage external vendors, freelancers, or agencies as needed
Work Schedule: 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday; occasional evenings and/or weekends may be required for events, promotions, or campaign launches.
Pay Scale: $80k yearly and up, depending on experience
Benefits:
- 1 paid hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked
- Medical insurance - 75% company-paid coverage for employee
- Paid vacation:
- 1 week after 1 year of employment
- 2 weeks after 2 years
Required Qualifications:
- 3+ years of experience in marketing, preferably in retail
- Management experience is highly preferred
- Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is highly preferred
- Proven experience developing and executing successful marketing campaigns
- Strong understanding of digital marketing, social media platforms, and analytics
- Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Creative, detail-oriented, and data-informed decision-maker
- Reliability, professionalism, and a collaborative mindset