H2O Plus is a leading developer, manufacturer and marketer of water-based skin care. Our products are sea derived offering nourishing ingredients with modern, clean and pure packaging. Our office is located ideally in Chicago's West loop. We offer a unique work environment along with competitive benefits and awesome discounts on our products! So if you have the experience to match our requirements and want to work with really terrific people, please email your resume to hr@h2oplus.com or fax 312-633-1494. No phone calls please.
We are currently seeking candidates for the following positions:
The E-commerce and Digital Marketing Manager is responsible for implementing digital marketing strategy and managing performance of the online sales channel. This includes daily maintenance of the website and all online marketing channels including email, social media, paid and natural search and affiliate. The primary objectives of this position are to grow e-commerce revenue and build brand awareness through effective site content, merchandising, customer e-mail communications, strategic planning and through affiliate and merchant partner site marketing.
Responsibilities include:
Responsible for deployment of all h2oplus.com website content in a brand consistent manner that supports our positioning as a prestige skincare company.
Manages development and execution of all website merchandising initiatives including product catalog and content sections. Maintains a 6 to 12-month website marketing calendar and presents all content in advance of deployment for management review.
Manages design and execution of all customer e-mail communications including programming of e-mail in Bronto.
Management of Search Engine Marketing (SEM) Campaigns and optimization of the website for search visibility (SEO)
Administration of Social Media Communications and Site Integration
Manages and measures relationships with all Affiliate Marketing Partners, identifies and implements quality new affiliate partners and develops specific affiliate campaigns to drive traffic to the website.
Manages and measures all 3rd party merchant partnerships including storefront merchandising and campaign development and execution. Maintains positive and productive relationships with all partners to ensure exposure is maximized on 3rd party sites. (Amazon, Shop my Label)
Measures the effectiveness of all internet marketing and merchandising initiatives and optimizes content on a continual basis to maximize results.
Contributes to preparation of Website Monthly Management Report.
Works with Creative, Graphics and Copywriter on digital content development
Works with agency to support digital marketing campaigns.
Position Requirements
7-10 years of proven exceptional Web marketing and merchandising experience, preferably in the beauty industry
Strong E-commerce analytics tools experience with ability to analyze Web data and formulate Internet marketing strategies, including search engine optimization experience
Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Optimization (SEO) Experience
Experience with 3rd Party E-mail Service Administration (ie..Bronto)
Working knowledge of HTML and CSS Administration
Social media marketing experience
Outstanding written, verbal and presentation skills
Strong detail orientation and ability to effectively multi-task
Strong creative and online design orientation
Effective coordination, time management and organizational skills
Strong proficiency with MS Office Suite and Excel based analysis
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree, preferably in related field
Please apply to hr@h2oplus.com and reference "ecom" in the subject line.
This position is responsible for establishing and reinforcing the consistent global visual merchandising standards for all channels, including retail store locations, specialty store accounts and fixtures, and international partners. Ensures H2O Plus locations and visual elements represent established global brand positioning. Requires a strong background in merchandising and display, with a proven track record of sales generation tied to visual performance. Manages vendor quotations, budget, timelines and construction. This role works closely with Sales, Creative and Marketing to ensure a cohesive brand image.
Responsibilities include:
Establishes and communicates global visual standards and guidelines
Ensures all merchandising standards are met and all visual guidelines are adhered to for all channels
Project manages vendors & suppliers related to visual elements and as well for store openings, remodels, company and customer initiatives
Work with architects and vendors on build outs, remodels, and special projects
Sources and negotiates fixtures and visual elements
Establishes floor plans including space allocation, fixture design, lighting, display elements and signage
Creates and produces window, table, wall and counter schematics for promotions
Achieves specific financial goals through strategic and results-oriented merchandising
Collaborates on visual needs for International and Specialty Sales including signage and merchandising guidelines
Manages new store openings from architectural design plans through new store set-up
Orders and disperses all in store materials and props
Travels to retail and specialty stores to ensure visual standards are being met
Merchandises and maintain the retail lab, including managing inventory levels and loss prevention of product
Ensures retail upkeep and maintenance issues are handled
While in the field, sets an excellent example of leadership, sales ability, and product knowledge
Develops action plans for under-performing locations to achieve their financial goals through visual merchandising
Provides on the spot feedback to retail management team in order to help drive volume
Provides sales management with observations and additional feedback from retail location visits
Possess excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Liaison position between selling channels and the Home Office
Partners with Home Office personnel to build strong working relationships for maximizing productivity
Additional responsibilities as assigned
Position Requirements
Bachelor's degree
Proven track record of success with 7+ years of visual merchandising experience in a multi-store environment
Must possess strong leadership and motivational skills
50% travel required
Must be highly organized, detail oriented, and a problem solver
Proficient in Word, Excel, Power Point, Photoshop, Illustrator, In Design
Demonstrates strong written, verbal and presentation skills
In the performance of the duties of this position, the employee will need to pack, unpack, set up exhibits, and move displays, product, signage, and other materials. This position is exposed to a variety of conditions consistent with a visual merchandising role.
Please apply to hr@h2oplus.com and reference "Visual" in the subject line.
We are looking for a Senior Copywriter to support the "voice" of the H2O Plus brand for all of our marketing, advertising, and packaging initiatives, with a preference in having the candidate start in a temporary role, and then move to regular employment. With responsibility for ensuring the "voice" of our brand, the Copywriter will be involved in product naming, tag lines, writing all of our brochures, in-store signage, promotional materials, primary and secondary packaging, web, and direct mail. Reporting to the Creative Director, the Senior Copywriter will have heavy interaction with multiple groups and must demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills along with superior technical writing abilities.
Additional requirements include a Bachelor's degree in journalism or related field and 5 or more years beauty or fashion copywriting experience, with preferred experience in product branding, naming, and promotional campaigns. Strong computer proficiency in MS Office and on line searches is also required.
Please apply to hr@h2oplus.com and reference "Copy" in the subject line.
Establish the strategic vision for growing company volume and profit through the development of new and existing facial, skin, and body care product types, including over the counter (OTC) products. Initiate new product development process in a fast paced environment and serve as project manager for all new product and project developments. Provide formulation input, and ensure all new product launch timeline deliverables are met and communicated effectively. Work with marketing, r&d and sales to determine global and market trend analysis to identify new product opportunities, concepts and threats. Issue quarterly review of new product launches, new technologies product forms and formula benchmarks. Collaborate with marketing to evaluate current product geography against competitive set and assess opportunity for additions or deletions. Partner with training to provide material for global retail product positioning and packaging. Ensure accuracy and consistency with worldwide (eg. North America, Asia, Europe) regulations for all packaging labeling. Ensure the development of environmentally sound packaging. Work with R&D to update current formulations.
Experience Requirements:
6 years in beauty product development (no alternative ed/exper)d
Education Requirements:
MS in Biology, Chemistry, Environmental or related field
Special Skills:
formulation, product development, and R&D of facial, skin, body care product types, including OTC products;
retail global marketing, including product positioning and packaging of beauty products;
global regulatory compliance;
development of environmentally sound packaging; and
new product launches in high paced environment.
10-20% travel required.
TO APPLY: Send resume to hr@h2oplus.com with SMPD in subject heading.
The Systems Analyst sets up, configures, and supports internal and/or external networks and develops and maintains all systems, applications, security, and network configurations. Troubleshoots network performance issues and creates and maintains a disaster recovery plan. Additionally, the Systems Analyst recommends upgrades, patches, and new applications and equipment. Provides technical support and guidance to end-users and performs a variety of support related tasks.
Responsibilities:
Facilitates the selection and implementation of new systems and software throughout the organization
Responds to customer support calls in a timely and effective manner
Create custom reporting from Microsoft SQL databases
Modify and troubleshoot in-house developed applications.
Monitors and maintains all client and server hardware
Monitors and maintains local and wide area networks (LAN/WAN)
Maintains and enhances the application development and test system environments.
Assists with hardware, software, phone system and call center issues
Other duties as assigned
Experience Requirements:
4-6 years of relevant work experience demonstrating a wide range of expertise with the following applications, technologies, and procedures.
Microsoft Windows 2000 Server and later
Microsoft Active Directory
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 2005, MS SQL Reporting Services a plus
Microsoft Exchange 2007
Outstanding Help Desk and customer support skills
Strong hardware and software troubleshooting ability
Reporting and development skills
Visual Basic
SQL (MSSQL and MySQL)
Strong communication and customer service skills, both verbal and written.
Ability to multi task, work independently and apply problem solving and analytical skills.
ERP experience strongly preferred, Ross iRenaissance experience a plus
MSCE certification and Bachelor's degree preferred
The Warehouse/Distribution Manager oversees all distribution and warehouse activities and supporting warehouse staff, establishes operational policies and processes, negotiates rates for freight shipments including LTL international air & ocean and ensures DOT and OSHA compliance. This role coordinates, manages and prioritizes all distribution warehouse activities to ensure the effective receipt, storage and shipment of materials and goods, including accurate inventory maintenance and processing, timely deliveries, and demonstrates a high level of service with internal and external customers.
Candidates should possess demonstrated skills in labor efficiency improvement, establishing processes to understand and capture error root causes, metrics creation and reporting, and have a strong understanding of cGMP guidelines, CTPAT experience preferred. This role requires a manager who has proven leadership skills and demonstrates both tactical as well as strategic abilities.
Position requirements include a minimum of 10+ years Warehousing and Distribution experience, with at least 7 years of management experience. Strong communication and organizational skills; Bachelor's degree, MS Office proficiency, specifically in Excel, and ERP system experience is required.
Please provide your resume with salary requirements and reference: "DISTRIBUTION MGR" in the subject line.
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