eCommerce Digital Marketing Specialist
Hermance Machine Company · Lake Forest, IL · 1 mo ago
Marketing$65k–$90k/yrFull-time
About the role
The eCommerce Digital Marketing Specialist plays a key role in shaping Würth Baer Supply Company's digital presence. This position blends digital marketing, product content optimization, SEO/SEM strategy, and creative production. You’ll manage product listings, online campaigns, and site performance. You’ll collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, IT, product management, and sales teams. Occasional sales ride-alongs will offer firsthand insight into customer needs and industry trends.
Responsibilities
- Manage online sales operations and strategies to increase traffic, conversions, and revenue.
- Oversee eCommerce operations including product listings, descriptions, images, and pricing.
- Monitor and analyze KPIs such as sales, website traffic, and conversion rates.
- Collaborate with supply chain, merchandising, and fulfillment teams.
- Coordinate with customer service to improve post-purchase support.
- Product Content & SEO
- Optimize and maintain product content for clarity, engagement, and SEO.
- Write keyword-rich titles, descriptions, and metadata.
- Use Adobe Photoshop for product imagery.
- Manage and improve local SEO (Google My Business, citations, listings).
- Monitor algorithm updates and SEO trends.
- Develop product hierarchy, taxonomy, and attributes.
- SEM & Digital Advertising
- Plan, execute, and optimize PPC/SEM campaigns (Google Ads, Bing Ads).
- Create ad copy and landing pages.
- Use Google Analytics, SEMrush, and similar tools.
- Test and iterate to improve ROI.
- Marketing Automation & Campaigns
- Use Constant Contact and BigCommerce to run automated email campaigns and workflows.
- Maintain list hygiene and compliance with CAN-SPAM and GDPR.
- Produce analytics dashboards and performance reports.
- Align campaigns with customer journey touchpoints.
- Creative Content & Media
- Design and produce print/digital collateral such as flyers, features, and catalogs.
- Edit videos, capture photography, and create visual assets for web/social.
- Support product management and sales with marketing materials.
- Collaboration & Cross-Functional Work
- Partner with product management, IT, and marketing teams.
- Engage with sales to understand customer challenges and opportunities.
- Manage multiple priorities in a detail-oriented, fast-paced environment.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience.
- 3–5 years in eCommerce, digital marketing, or product content management.
- Proficient in HubSpot, Google Ads, Google Analytics, SEO/SEM tools.
- Strong writing and communication skills.
- Understanding of SEO best practices (HTML, CSS, site structure).
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere).
- Analytical mindset with data-driven decision making.
- Video editing and photography experience a plus.
- Familiarity with SAP Hybris is a plus.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company-paid Life Insurance
- Short- and Long-Term Disability Supplemental Benefits
- 401(k) with Company Match (eligible Day 1)
- Paid Time Off and Holidays
- Stable, growth-oriented company culture
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discount Program
- Parental Leave Program
- Referral Bonuses