Marketing Specialist

Location: Remote within the U.S.; Dallas–Fort Worth, Texas, strongly preferred Type: Independent contractor, approximately 20 hours per week Pay: $30 / hour, approximately $2,500–$3,000 per month, with additional performance incentives of up to 50% of base compensation tied to lead-generation KPIs Merch Pier is looking for a creative, organized Marketing Manager with approximately three years of experience to grow our social presence, lead seasonal campaigns, and help build a separate brand in the corporate swag space. Merch Pier is a well-established brand in its niche, bringing creative ideas and trend-driven products to life. We’re a collaborative, fast-moving team that values ownership, clear communication, and follow-through. As we grow our core brand and expand into the corporate swag space, we offer the opportunity to contribute ideas, work closely with the team, and make a direct impact. You should bring a strong work ethic, take ownership of your work, communicate proactively, and consistently follow through on deadlines. This fully remote role requires someone who can work independently and keep multiple projects moving. What you’ll do Manage Instagram, Pinterest, and TikTok, including organic content planning, publishing, and daily account engagement. Develop approximately four seasonal campaigns per year, identifying innovative, trend-driven products and coordinating ideas, production, and timelines with our production contact. Manage gifting campaigns with 20–30 influencers each, including outreach, coordination, follow-up, and timely collection of content. Receive campaign products and distribute them to influencers using provided mailing materials. Test and evaluate influencer and customer content, selecting strong creative for Pinterest and Instagram advertising. Track campaign performance and lead-generation results. Handle marketing and sales administration, including lead tracking, campaign records, and scheduling. Support the development and launch of a separate corporate swag brand. What you’ll bring AI-native, with experience using AI tools in your daily marketing workflow. Approximately three years of relevant marketing experience. Hands‑on social media management and organic content experience. Strong creative judgment and an eye for emerging trends. Excellent organization, communication, and attention to detail. A dependable work ethic, accountability, and consistent follow-through. Ability to receive, temporarily store, and ship campaign products. Familiarity with Pinterest and Instagram advertising preferred. Influencer marketing or physical‑product campaign experience is a plus. #J-18808-Ljbffr Merch Pier