Brand & Growth Marketing Manager

Are you passionate about building consumer brands launching products and creating meaningful connections with customers Do you have experience with content marketing digital campaigns e-commerce and brand storytelling How about leveraging analytics email marketing social media and customer insights to drive growth Have you been looking to combine those skills into your dream role

Well youre in the right place! Acre Forge is hiring a Brand & Growth Marketing Manager to join our team in Portland Oregon!

Key Details:

• Pay:$90000 - $115000 salaried Exempt
• Benefits:Medical dental vision parental leave 401(k)
• Location:On-site 10405 N Macrum Ave Portland OR 97203
• Schedule:Full-time Monday-Friday
  • This role is primarily on-site and offers flexibility in how work gets done. After a successful ramp-up period there may be potential for 1-2 remote workdays per week based on business needs and performance.

Who We Are:

Acre Forge is a growing artisanal knife-making company creating thoughtfully designed kitchen knives for home cooks and culinary professionals. By combining traditional craftsmanship with modern production methods we deliver premium culinary tools that are built to be used every day.

Were entering an exciting new phase of growth as we expand our reach and bring Acre Forge craftsmanship to more customers. This next chapter will create new opportunities across the business and the person in this role will play a meaningful part in helping shape and support that growth. As our team continues to evolve every employee has the opportunity to make a visible impact contribute ideas and help influence the future direction of the company.

Our team is small collaborative and entrepreneurial. We value creativity ownership transparency and people who arent afraid to roll up their sleeves and contribute. Every team member has a direct connection to the work they do and the success we achieve together.

To learn more check out our website: Forge is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive atmosphere for all employees.

Who You Are:

Youre a creative and resourceful marketer who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment. You enjoy turning ideas into action building processes from scratch and balancing strategy with hands-on execution. Youre comfortable working independently collaborating across teams and bringing thoughtful opinions to the table.

Other qualifications include:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications Business Journalism or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered
• 3 years of experience in brand marketing growth marketing digital marketing e-commerce marketing or related fields
• Exceptional written communication and copywriting skills
• Experience creating and executing marketing campaigns across multiple channels
• Knowledge of email marketing social media marketing content strategy and e-commerce best practices
• Experience using Google Analytics Shopify Analytics email marketing platforms or similar tools
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced startup or small-business environment
• Ability to pass any required pre-employment screenings applicable to the position

What Youll Do:

As Acre Forges dedicated marketing leader youll have the opportunity to own and shape the companys marketing function building brand awareness driving customer growth and executing initiatives that support business goals. Youll lead marketing efforts from strategy through execution including major product launches while helping lay the foundation for Acre Forges long-term growth.

A typical day will consist of:

• Developing and executing brand and growth marketing campaigns across digital and organic channels
• Leading marketing strategy and go-to-market execution for new product line launches
• Creating compelling content for email campaigns website copy social media product launches and promotional initiatives
• Managing content calendars and coordinating campaign timelines
• Monitoring marketing performance and using analytics to optimize results
• Partnering with company leadership and production teams to tell authentic product and brand stories
• Identifying opportunities to grow customer acquisition engagement retention and online sales
• Establishing marketing processes reporting practices and foundational KPIs
• Contributing strategic recommendations that support future business growth and scalability
• Other duties as assigned

Why This Opportunity

This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of a growing consumer brand from the ground floor. The right candidate will have significant ownership over Acre Forges marketing direction lead a major product launch and have the opportunity to evolve into a strategic marketing leader as the company continues to grow.

After all the knife is one of the most used and most neglected tools in the kitchen. Were looking for someone excited to help tell that story.