Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re hiring a Marketing Specialist in East Providence, Rhode Island for a hybrid role with on-site work required 3–4 days per week. This is a 4–6 month contract opportunity with potential for extension.

Join our client's team and embark on a journey of innovation and growth! In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of strategic marketing development, ensuring seamless execution of campaigns that drive growth while minimizing risk and cost. Your collaborative spirit will shine as you work alongside marketing partners, business stakeholders, and external vendors to deliver an exceptional customer experience.

This position has an application deadline of 06/20/2025.

Marketing Specialist Responsibilities:

• Lead the end-to-end execution of marketing activities for assigned products or business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

• Collaborate with key partners, including Growth Strategy, Content Strategy, and internal creative agencies, to craft compelling marketing narratives.

• Manage a diverse range of marketing channels, from direct and digital marketing to editorial content and retail signage, ensuring cohesive and integrated campaigns.

• Develop and implement market research plans to enhance product and service offerings, supporting brand positioning and direct response initiatives.

• Oversee and coordinate strategic plans for brand expansion and new product development, ensuring successful implementation.

• Present comprehensive marketing plans and strategic directions to senior management, securing necessary approvals and support.

Marketing Specialist Qualifications:

• 2+ years relevant experience.

• Experience developing and implementing market research plans.

• Experience coordinating strategic plans for brand expansion and new product development, ensuring successful implementation.

• Experience leading end-to-end execution of marketing activities for assigned products or business lines, ensuring alignment with strategic goals.

Perks & Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Life Insurance.

• 401(k) Program.

• Commuter Benefit.

• eLearning & Ongoing Training.

• Education Reimbursement.

*Eligibility requires working over 30 hours per week on an assignment lasting at least 10 weeks.

If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, apply today! Our team will connect with you to discuss next steps, support you through the interview process, and advocate for your success.

About Onward Search

Onward Search is a nationwide staffing agency and talent solutions provider specializing in creative, marketing, and technology professionals. We work with our nationwide clients to continuously pipeline and fill specialized roles. As such, not all jobs contain an application deadline.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category. Candidates must be at least 18 years old to be considered for employment.
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Inclusive Hiring Practices

We’re committed to making every part of our hiring process accessible and inclusive. If you need any accommodations or adjustments to support you during the application or interview process, please contact us at inclusivehiring@onwardsearch.com.

Employment Eligibility

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired must verify their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. We are unable to support 1099 / Corp-to-Corp / Independent Contractor arrangements. All freelancers will be hired as W2 employees.

Benefits

We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) retirement plan to all eligible full-time temporary employees. Onward Search is a drug-free workplace.

Virtual Interview Process

To help streamline the hiring process and ensure a more flexible and accessible experience for all candidates, we’ve partnered with Apriora, a virtual interviewing platform. For select job openings, you may receive an invitation to interview with Alex, our virtual interviewer, via email at alex@onwardsearch.com.

Alex will guide you through a brief set of questions to help us better understand your background and interests. The virtual interview can be completed on your own time, and your responses will be reviewed by our recruiting team as part of the screening process.

To learn more about the platform, visit Apriora’s website.

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