About Careertakes

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Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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Position Overview

Confidential Client (Sales) is seeking a Product Marketing Specialist — Accessories to support product, regional marketing, and go-to-market teams for a global accessories portfolio serving public safety and enterprise customers. This is an early-career, hybrid role based near Schiller Park, IL focused on positioning, messaging, asset creation, and sales enablement.

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What You’ll Do

• Define and help execute market and launch strategies for the accessories portfolio.
• Drive marketing planning and execution for new product releases and refreshes.
• Develop clear positioning, product messaging, and value propositions that translate technical features into customer value.
• Create and review digital assets, product datasheets, catalogs, and sales tools.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with product management, creative, digital, IT, legal, and regional marketing to deliver launch materials.
• Manage external agencies and vendors to produce videos, customer case studies, and other content.
• Provide technical marketing input and produce sales-focused solution descriptions across internal and external systems.
• Support training and enablement for sales and regional marketing teams.

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Who You Are / Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of relevant experience in product marketing, marketing communications, or related function.
• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, or related field.
• Strong writing, presentation, and storytelling skills — able to distill complex products into clear, value-focused messages.
• Solid project management skills and the ability to manage a broad portfolio and key launch dates.
• Familiarity with Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides).
• Experience or familiarity with digital eCommerce journeys and digital marketing campaigns.
• Collaborative mindset and experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Comfortable creating sales enablement materials and training content.

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Basic Requirements & Logistics

• Location: Schiller Park, IL (hybrid work model).
• Employment type: Full-time; Position Type: New Grad / Early-career.
• Travel: Under 10%.
• Legal: Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer sponsorship is not available for this position (GC/citizen only).
• Relocation: None.

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Compensation & Benefits

• Target Base Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000 USD (base). Actual pay will depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
• U.S. benefits may include:
  • Incentive bonus plans
  • Medical, dental, and vision
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off and paid holidays
  • Employee stock purchase plan
  • Paid parental & family leave

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Why Apply

This role is a strong opportunity for an early-career product marketer to lead messaging and go-to-market activities for a broad accessories portfolio that serves mission-critical users. You’ll work cross-functionally on launch programs, asset creation, and sales enablement with opportunities to build storytelling and digital marketing experience.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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