Brand and Creative Marketing Specialist

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amcon Laboratories is located in South County, St. Louis. We are have been serving the Eyecare Industry for 40 years as a provider of practice and promotional supplies (~5,000 skus) for the eyecare industry coast-to-coast.

Amcon Labs was acquired by Nomax Inc. in 1985. Nomax Inc. started in 1982 with the vision of three friends to develop a better effervescent supplement. Today, Nomax is a leader in effervescent manufacturing, working with the world’s largest pharmaceutical and nutritional supplement companies.

Amcon Labs is a major manufacturer and distributor of optical and exam room supplies to the Eyecare Industry. We are committed to patient-centered innovation, trusted clinical support, and product quality that helps people to live happier, healthier lives.

SUMMARY

The Brand and Creative Marketing Specialist is responsible for the oversight of building and marketing our in-house brands. The position combines graphic design with brand execution and digital merchandising. This role provides a unique opportunity to blend strategy, customer and consumer insights, and go-to-market execution (the 4Ps).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Brand Management & Execution

• Execute and help evolve brand positioning and marketing initiatives, translating strategic direction into cohesive creative work across channels.
• Manage assigned projects from concept through completion, identifying opportunities, resolving challenges, and seeking guidance when needed.

Creative Design & Communications

• Serve as the primary designer for print and digital materials, including packaging, product imagery, advertising, sales collateral, and digital content.
• Create consistent, production-ready visual assets using Adobe Creative Suite and contribute to campaign concepts and messaging.

Digital Marketing & E-commerce

• Maintain product information, imagery, and marketing content across websites, e-commerce platforms, and other digital channels.
• Support email, social media, SEO, and digital advertising initiatives; handle routine WordPress/WooCommerce updates and coordinate larger web projects with developers.

Marketing Analytics & Research

• Help track, report, and evaluate marketing effectiveness to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to product, customer, market, and competitive research to inform marketing decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced written and oral communication style for both internal and external communications.
• High level of critical thinking by using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions or approaches to problems.
• Knowledge of principles and methods for brand management, graphic design, digital and traditional marketing
• Knowledge of marketing on third-party eCommerce platforms
• High degree of initiative, organization, time management, and follow-through to manage multiple projects without a high level of oversight.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally to advance projects, gather information, and provide support and insights.
• Ability to place products, weighing up to 25 pounds, on shelves at various heights.
• Minimal required travel to trade shows.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Minimum Required: B.A. in Business, Marketing or related field.
• Minimum Required: 1 to 3 years related entrepreneurial brand experience.

SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Proficient in Adobe Creative Cloud applications for design, image editing, and production.
• Familiar with WordPress, WooCommerce or other e-commerce platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Brand Marketing: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• St. Louis, MO 63123 (Required)

Work Location: In person