Marketing Manager

Onward Search is a specialized staffing and talent solutions company that helps professionals find top jobs with the nation’s leading brands. We’re seeking a Marketing Manager for a hybrid opportunity in Portland, OR. This is a six-month project role with a global e-commerce client.

In this position, you’ll collaborate with key stakeholders to support the global marketing strategy—designing, testing, measuring, and refining initiatives and materials that drive engagement, acquisition, and growth.

Marketing Manager Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain high-quality marketing and enablement collateral (event assets, presentations, one-pagers, digital content) that clearly communicate marketplace value to brands and sellers.
• Collaborate with designers and subject matter experts to ensure all materials align with brand guidelines and messaging.
• Partner cross-functionally to build comprehensive program plans that enhance seller engagement and accelerate marketplace performance.
• Track the effectiveness of enablement materials and programs, gathering feedback and analyzing metrics to make data-driven improvements.
• Conceptualize and launch seller-focused content campaigns that showcase seller success and growth stories.
• Work closely with external vendors to elevate creative output and test new mediums and channels.

Marketing Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Advertising, English, Communications, or a related field.
• 3–4 years of marketing experience in a direct sales, B2B, or B2C environment (experience in e-commerce, media, or ad sales a plus).
• Skilled at identifying, analyzing, and presenting data-driven stories using first- and third-party insights.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to quality.
• Self-starter with the ability to independently manage projects from concept through execution.
• Strong customer-first mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and navigating ambiguity.
• Collaborative team player with excellent relationship-building skills and a positive, solutions-oriented approach.

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.

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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.

EOE/M/F/D/V/SO

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.

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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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