Marketing Assistant

Location: Addison, IL (On-site)
Reports To: Director of Marketing
Salary: $42,000 to $52,000 annually + Benefits & Incentives
Compensation varies based on experience and education

About the Role

The Cary Company is looking for a curious, organized, and motivated Marketing Assistant to join our marketing team in Addison, IL.

This is a great opportunity for someone early in their marketing career who enjoys learning, researching, trying new technologies, and turning ideas into polished work. You will gain hands-on experience across digital marketing, paid search, SEO, email, e-commerce, content, and creative projects while learning from an experienced marketing team.

You will support the day-to-day execution of our marketing efforts while also having opportunities to take ownership of projects and explore new ways to improve how we reach and engage customers.

What You’ll Do

• Support digital marketing campaigns across paid search, SEO, email, content, and e-commerce
• Assist with paid search (SEM), including keyword research, ad copy, reporting, and performance tracking
• Help improve SEO by updating website content, page titles, meta descriptions, product pages, and other search-focused content
• Write and proofread content for social media, blog posts, email campaigns, website pages, and product descriptions
• Build, schedule, and help analyze email marketing campaigns
• Add and update products on our e-commerce site with a focus on accuracy, usability, and search-friendly content
• Help improve the design, content, and overall usability of company websites
• Collaborate with our in-house creative team on graphics, photography, video, and marketing collateral
• Research customers, competitors, markets, and industry trends to uncover useful insights
• Explore new technologies, tools, and methods that could improve our digital marketing efforts
• Help drive qualified online traffic to our websites
• Track deadlines, assets, requests, and other project details to keep marketing initiatives moving
• Stay current on digital marketing, online writing, social media, web usability, search, and e-commerce trends

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Excellent research and analytical abilities, with an interest in working with data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Attention to detail and a commitment to producing high-quality work
• Curiosity and an interest in learning new technologies and approaches
• Positive attitude and ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Interest in digital marketing tools such as Google Ads, Google Analytics, and email marketing platforms
• Previous experience, coursework, internships, or certifications in digital marketing are a plus, but not required

Perks & Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life and Supplemental Insurance
• Short-Term Incentive Plan
• 401(k)
• Profit Sharing
• HRA
• Cafeteria Plan
• Childcare Reimbursement Program
• Seasonal company-sponsored events
• Fun Fridays, weekly yoga, and other company activities
• 9/80 Scheduling Option (following one year of employment)
• Flex Fridays (following one year of employment)

A Little About The Cary Company

• We’ve been around since 1895.
• We’ve grown from approximately 30 employees in 2005, to 60 in 2010, to more than 240 today.
• Our locations include Addison, IL (Headquarters), Indianapolis, IN, Pittsburgh, PA, Salt Lake City, UT, Jurupa Valley, CA, Livermore, CA, and Charlotte, NC.
• We distribute rigid packaging products and industrial filtration solutions.
• We are privately owned.
• We take a strengths-based approach, helping employees spend more time doing what they enjoy and what they do well.

We Work to Build Autonomy, Connectedness, and Confidence in Your Role

• Employees participate in two to four structured one-to-one meetings with their supervisor each year, replacing the traditional annual performance review with an ongoing two-way conversation.
• Employees can get involved in committees such as our Culture Committee and Cary Cares.
• Fun Fridays, weekly yoga, and other company events help create opportunities to connect outside of everyday work.

Our Core Values: Growth, Positivity, Customer Driven, Spirited Work Ethic, In This Together

People Who Are Successful in Our Culture Tend to Be

• Positive and optimistic
• Open-minded, while still looking for ways to make our systems better
• Curious and inquisitive
• Customer-focused, with an eye toward making us easier to do business with
• Supportive of their co-workers

The Cary Company prides itself on an upbeat, team-oriented culture with knowledgeable co-workers, a comfortable work/life balance, and opportunities to learn and grow.