Marketing SpecialistNell Hill's | Kansas City, MO | Full-Time | On-Site | $20–$25/hour ABOUT NELL HILL'SNell Hill's is looking for an experienced Marketing Specialist who is passionate about home design, retail storytelling, and community engagement - someone ready to own our brand presence and help the world fall in love with what we do.We are looking for a creative, proactive Marketing Specialist to lead our marketing presence from strategy through execution - social media, content, email, photography, events, and more. You will be present in the store, at events, and at the center of everything that makes Nell Hill's what it is. We are looking for someone who brings ideas before they are asked, moves with urgency and ownership, and finds real satisfaction in seeing creative work drive results. If you love beautiful brands, thoughtful storytelling, and the energy of a growing local business, this role was built for you. WHAT YOU'LL DOBrand Strategy & CampaignsDevelop and execute marketing campaigns to drive brand awareness, customer acquisition, and follower growthPlan and maintain consistent messaging, themes, and branding across all channelsConduct market research to identify target audiences, analyze competitors, and inform strategyBuild and distribute press releases to promote events, new arrivals, and brand newsDevelop advertising materials and campaigns to promote Nell Hill's products and servicesBuild campaign strategy documents with timelines, content plans, and ad strategy for key sale periodsCollaborate across departments to ensure marketing efforts align with business and product goalsSocial Media & ContentOwn daily social media posting - captions, asset selection, scheduling, and community engagementActively grow our social media following through strategic content, engagement, and audience developmentMaintain a monthly content calendar and route content for approval on scheduleBuild and manage paid social campaigns, tracking performance and adjusting strategyCreate graphics and promotional content for sales, events, and new arrivalsPhotography & EventsPlan and prep monthly photo shoots, developing shot lists and managing all assetsLead and participate in on-site photo and video shoots and live social content capturePhysically present to organize, execute, attend, and photograph in-store events and activationsPlan and coordinate marketing support for trade shows, seasonal events, showhouses, and special projectsManage event vendors and budgets, ensuring activations stay on-brand and within cost projectionsBlog, Email & NewsletterWrite, edit, and publish blog posts on a regular, consistent schedule and manage email distributionMaintain and publish internal newsletter contentBuild and manage email and SMS campaigns including sales, events, new arrivals, and blog sendsManage audience segmentation for targeted follow-up across customer groupsAnalytics & ReportingMonitor marketing KPIs including follower growth, engagement rates, and campaign performanceDevelop and lead consumer surveys to strengthen understanding of customer behavior and preferencesTrack projects to measure effectiveness and prepare status reports for stakeholdersWebsite, Print & PRManage website content including homepage updates, blog publishing, and product optimizationDesign flyers, signage, tags, and printed promotional materials; manage print vendor relationshipsRespond to media inquiries, coordinate with publications, and pitch brand thought leadership opportunitiesWHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR3–5 years of marketing experience in retail, lifestyle, home design, or a brand-forward environmentA creative ideas generator with a track record of campaigns that drove real resultsStrong knowledge of social media, content creation, email marketing, and digital analyticsComfortable and confident on a photo or video shoot - whether directing or capturingAvailable and eager to be physically present at events, shoots, and in-store activationsHighly organized, self-directed, and able to self-manage multiple projects without being managedClear communicator who collaborates well across departments and with leadershipPassionate about home design, retail storytelling, and community engagementSTORE HOURSMonday – Saturday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PMSunday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTSComfortable standing and walking for extended periods, including during eventsAble to lift and carry equipment and materials for events and photoshootsAdaptable to a lively retail environment with frequent in-person interactionINTERESTED?We'd love to hear from you. Send your resume, a few examples of your work, and a brief note about a campaign or marketing idea you're proud of to:hr@nellhills.com Nell Hill's is a locally owned, deeply loved store with a team that genuinely cares about the brand, about each other, and about every guest who walks through the door. Our team doesn't just market a brand - they live it, tell its story, and make people feel something. If that's the kind of work that excites you, we'd love to meet you! Nell Hill's · Kansas City Store · Locally Owned · Equal Opportunity Employer