Job Description

John Tillman Company, a division of Bunzl, is seeking a Marketing Manager to support and advance our marketing strategy. Founded in 1928, John Tillman Company is the leading U.S. manufacturer and supplier of welding protective products. This role is ideal for a hands-on marketing leader who excels in both strategy execution and day-to-day operations. The Marketing Manager will collaborate closely with the Director of Marketing on high-level initiatives while owning tactical execution, team leadership, and operational excellence. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact at a stable, profitable company with nearly 100 years of industry leadership.

The Marketing Manager is a hybrid position, based out of our Cerritos, CA, office (3 days in the office and 2 days remote).

Your career path has many avenues available for you to succeed. Are you looking to advance at a rate that matches your ambition and skill set? At Bunzl, we understand and want to invest in you. With our multi-career options, you’ll not only be able to find the adventure you are looking for today, but can be confident that new opportunities will be there for advancement in your future. 

At Bunzl, we know that our employees are our number one asset. We seek to recruit and retain the right people who are passionate about our business and we provide opportunities for our employees so that they may progress within our company based on their talents, experiences, and their aptitude.

Responsibilities:

Marketing Operations & Execution

• Execute marketing strategies and campaigns defined by the Director of Marketing.
• Lead day-to-day marketing activities across digital and traditional channels.
• Manage the marketing calendar, projects, timelines, and budgeting to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery.
• Track campaign performance and provide regular reporting to leadership.

Digital Marketing & Optimization

• Execute SEO initiatives and optimize website content for search performance.
• Manage website updates, user experience improvements, and agency collaboration.
• Run email marketing campaigns and automation workflows.
• Oversee social media execution and content planning.
• Optimize Amazon storefront performance (in partnership with external agency).
• Monitor and analyze digital performance metrics and drive continuous optimization.

Channel Marketing & Distributor Programs

• Execute marketing programs with distributor partners.
• Manage co‑op marketing relationships with national accounts.
• Ensure marketing commitments are delivered, tracked, and documented.
• Support distributor enablement and partner engagement.

Sales Enablement & Trade Shows

• Develop and execute sales enablement tools, materials, and resources.
• Manage planning, logistics, and execution for 6–8 trade shows annually.
• Support strategic sales opportunities with tailored marketing materials.
• Partner with sales leadership on priorities, initiatives, and requests.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field required. 
• 8+ years of progressively responsible marketing experience with measurable results.
• 3+ years of experience managing marketing teams, including hiring and developing direct reports.
• Strong hands-on digital marketing experience, including SEO, website management, email marketing, and campaign execution.
• Proven ability to execute strategy with accuracy, ownership, and follow-through.
• Proficiency with WordPress or similar CMS platforms.
• Strong analytical skills with experience using Google Analytics, marketing automation tools, and performance reporting.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to balance multiple priorities.
• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in B2B marketing, especially within distributor or channel-focused environments.
• Background in industrial, manufacturing, or distribution industries preferred.
• Experience marketing technical products with specifications or certifications preferred.
• Familiarity with e-commerce platforms (Shopify, BigCommerce, Amazon Seller Central) and using AI tools to drive marketing efficiency preferred.

Tilman CA salary range: $95K - $120K plus bonus eligibility, based on experience, education, and geographic location.

Bunzl is a global leader in the Cleaning & Hygiene, Food Processing, Grocery, Health Care, Non‑Food Retail, and Safety industries. We have grown both organically and through acquisitions to exceed $10 billion in sales. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, Bunzl North America operates more than 100 warehouses and serves all 50 states, Puerto Rico, Canada, and parts of the Caribbean and Mexico. With more than 10,000 team members and over 400,000 supplies, Bunzl is recognized as a leading supplier across North America—and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work®. At Bunzl, you’ll find Unlimited Potential… your career, our future.

Bunzl Distribution offers competitive salaries, a comfortable work environment, and a full range of benefits including a 401k with a company match.

Bunzl Distribution has a tradition of commitment to equal employment opportunity. It is the established policy to attract and retain the best qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status as provided by law.

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