Millerbernd Manufacturing, a family-owned company since 1933, is driven by our core values: respectful and humbly confident, a positive attitude and solutions-oriented, a great reputation every day, loyal and united, working together, and results-driven. If these values resonate with you, we invite you to apply and join a growing team committed to excellence and shared success.
The Opportunity: The Marketing Specialist manages the day-to-day execution of marketing projects, turning agreed priorities and project direction into completed work. This person coordinates contributors, develops materials, manages timelines, and follows through on details to keep projects moving. Based in Sauk Rapids, the Marketing Specialist supports the Circular Products (CP) division across both Sauk Rapids and Winsted, along with shared marketing initiatives across Millerbernd. Reporting to the VP of Marketing and working closely with the Marketing Manager on project direction, this role combines hands-on marketing work with project management and maintains the shared marketing tracker across divisional and companywide activities.
Job Title: Marketing Specialist
Location: onsite in Sauk Rapids, MN
Salary Range: $61,908 - $73,481/year (Exempt)
(In compliance with Minnesota Pay Transparency Law, this range reflects the anticipated compensation for this role. Actual pay may vary based on experience, education, and other factors.)
Schedule: Monday - Friday Business Hours
Shift Differential: 1st shift – N/A
Key Roles and Responsibilities a Marketing Specialist:
- Marketing Project Management
- Marketing Execution
- Circular Products Marketing Support
- Project Tracking & Organization
As a Marketing Specialist, you will:
Marketing Project Management
- Manage day-to-day execution of agreed marketing projects, coordinating contributors, deadlines, reviews, and approvals
- Maintain the shared marketing project and Rock tracker across CP, Transportation & Infrastructure (T&I), and companywide initiatives
- Confirm project objectives and priorities with the Marketing Manager and VP of Marketing, follow up on outstanding work, and raise issues that could affect delivery
- Participate in relevant EOS meetings and quarterly planning and own assigned Rocks
Circular Products Marketing Support & Presentations
- Support CP initiatives across both Sauk Rapids and Winsted, working with divisional leaders and sales teams to gather information and develop materials that support business priorities
- Develop and maintain PowerPoint presentations for the CP team, including business reviews, sales presentations, and other divisional needs, partnering with leadership and the Marketing Manager on content and messaging
- Create and update CP sales materials, case studies, customer stories, website content, and other marketing assets
- Coordinate creative partners and internal reviews to ensure materials are accurate, consistent with Millerbernd’s brand, and completed on time
- Work with HR and CP leaders to execute recruiting campaigns, events, and materials for both locations within the recruiting marketing strategy established by the VP of Marketing, senior leadership team, and HR
Facility & Companywide Support
- Coordinate photography and video shoots at Sauk Rapids, including scheduling, facility preparation, and participant communication. Work with the Marketing Manager to coordinate CP content needs for Winsted shoots
- Coordinate facility signage needs at Sauk Rapids, working with facility leaders, the Marketing Manager, and vendors on design, production, and installation to ensure accuracy and brand consistency
- Gather employee stories and facility updates from both CP locations for recruiting and internal communications
- Support the Marketing Manager with all-company presentations and shared marketing assignments
- Maintain organized, accessible marketing files and current materials
Role Qualifications as a Marketing Specialist:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field
- Other combinations of formal training and experience will be considered
- Three to four years of relevant marketing, communications, or project coordination experience
- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning work, coordinating contributors, managing timelines and approvals, and driving projects through completion
- Strong organization and follow-through, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
- Clear writing, editing, and communication skills
- Experience developing marketing materials and coordinating internal contributors or outside vendors
- Ability to learn technical products and work effectively with sales, operations, and HR teams
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, common marketing tools, and project tracking systems
- Manufacturing or B2B marketing experience preferred
Travel requirement:
- Approximately 2–3 days per month working at the Winsted location
- Approximately one additional week of travel per year
What we offer for employment:
Comprehensive Benefits -
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance – Two medical plan options, with company HSA contributions
- Health & Flexible Spending Accounts (HSA/FSA) – For medical and dependent care expenses
- Life & Disability Insurance – Company-paid basic life, AD&D, and short-/long-term disability
- Voluntary Benefits – Including optional life, legal & ID protection, accident & critical illness insurance
Financial Security -
- 401(k) with up to 4% Match – Immediate vesting
- Incentive Pay – Performance-based bonus programs depending on your role and shift
- This role is eligible for participation in the company’s “Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP)”, a financial performance-based bonus program
- Payouts are determined by the company’s operational results and are distributed in the first quarter of the subsequent year
Work-Life Balance -
- Unlimited Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $5,250/year for job-related education
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support services
- Onsite Training – Includes leadership, welding, and language courses
- Uniform Subsidy – For eligible roles
Benefits available to employees working 30+ hours/week. 401(k) available to all employees.
We're an Equal Opportunity Employer -
Millerbernd Manufacturing Company is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or assume sponsorship of employment visas.
Ready to shape your future with us?
Apply today and discover what’s possible at Millerbernd.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a related field; equivalent combinations of formal training and experience may be considered
- Three to four years of relevant marketing, communications, or project coordination experience
- Demonstrated project management experience, including planning, coordinating contributors, managing timelines and approvals, and completing projects
- Strong organization and follow-through while managing multiple projects and deadlines
- Clear writing, editing, and communication skills
- Experience developing marketing materials and coordinating internal contributors or outside vendors
- Ability to learn technical products and work effectively with sales, operations, and HR teams
- Proficiency with PowerPoint, common marketing tools, and project tracking systems
- Manufacturing or B2B marketing experience
- Authorization to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship
What We Do
Driven by values and dedicated to growing a safe and secure company, Millerbernd is the industry expert in manufacturing lighting and traffic poles for the departments of transportation across the United States. We are a privately owned company of three generations founded in 1933 and located in the heart of the Midwest, Winsted, Minnesota. While primarily serving the departments of transportation through our pole business, we also offer two other products- Rings and Cylinders and Airfield Ground Lighting. Our Ring and Cylinder business provides various rings and cylinders to OEMs across the US via our non-waste production process. Our Airfield Ground Lighting business produces airport lighting structures serving global equipment distributors and installers in this market. With 650,000 square feet of manufacturing space and averaging double-digit business growth year over year, Millerbernd is proudly growing a safe and secure company not only for our employees and customers but also for the future.
