Working at Emerson and Friends

We are a family-owned baby and children’s clothing company, specializing in bamboo sleepwear and accessories, in addition to books, toys, adult sleepwear, and other baby and children’s clothing. Our products are designed in house and sold both retail to direct customers and wholesale to retailers across the United States and internationally. Our products are carried in both regional boutiques and clothing chains. We also have our own retail children’s boutique, located in Clearwater.

We pride ourselves on a company culture that empowers its associates to achieve excellence and feel confident in their abilities to succeed. We are a small but growing team, with a focus on working together to achieve common goals. We treat each other like a family, and though we all work hard, we find time to have fun at work as well. We value everybody’s opinion and welcome everyone’s unique insight and suggestions about products and processes. We are firmly committed to delivering the best possible product and experience to our customers and providing a fun, safe, and productive environment for our associates.

Join our rapidly growing company to work in a fun and fast-paced creative environment. We were recently featured as #434 in the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. We were honored to be on Good Morning America in 2023. We are expanding our talented team and updating our facilities in 2024. Join us to be a part of this success.

Submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio if applicable to the hiring manager listed in the description below.
LOCAL CANDIDATES ONLY. These are all in office roles.

OPEN ROLES AT EMERSON AND FRIENDS

Store Associate

  • This part time position will work at our Countryside Retail Store location. The ideal candidate has 1 week day & Sunday availability.
  • The associate will engage with customers to process their purchases and create an overall pleasant shopping experience, as well as maintain the brand standard and cleanliness of the store.
  • Retail Sales: Completes customer purchases, boosts sales by promoting key items & new products during customer interactions, completes customer pickup orders. Customer Service: processes in store returns/exchanges, answers store phone, learns product features & brand story.
  • Store Functions: Setup store displays as directed, replenish inventory from back stock, tidies displays, cleans sales floor/backroom/restroom, follows store guidelines for opening and closing procedures, counts till and keeps accurate record of store cash.
  • Must Haves: Part Time, Must have night and weekend availability (specifically Sundays). Shifts are generally 10am-7pm.
  • If interested, please submit resume, availability to kathi@emersonandfriends.com.

Seasonal Holiday Employee

  • If interested, please submit resume, availability to kathi@emersonandfriends.com.
  • For more details on this role, please check back soon.

Social Content Coordinator

  • Job Overview: We are seeking a talented, creative and organized Content Coordinator to join our dynamic marketing team. Emerson and Friends is a rapidly growing apparel brand featured on Good Morning America and named as #724 on the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. As a Content Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in planning, creating, and distributing high-quality content across various digital platforms based on social media trends and our new products. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with excellent communication skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for producing engaging and relevant content. This is an in-person, full time office role located in Clearwater, FL. Join our amazing team of talented creatives!
  • Content Planning and Strategy: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop content strategies aligned with overall marketing goals for both the wholesale and retail side of our company Conduct research to understand target audience preferences and industry trends Plan and organize content calendars to ensure consistent and timely content delivery
  • Content Creation: Write, edit, and proofread a variety of content types, including blog posts, articles, social media posts, and marketing collateral. Research and use trending hashtags unique to each post Take, edit, and post phone video content for reels and tiktoks based on marketing campaigns Shoot behind the scenes content of our photoshoots, the storefront, warehouse and more Post daily on all social platforms including posts, stories and more Work with subject matter experts to gather information and create informative and engaging content Ensure all content aligns with brand voice, style guidelines, and SEO best practices
  • Content Distribution: Manage the distribution of content across various channels, including website, social media platforms Instagram, Tiktok, Facebook, FB VIP, Pinterest, email, and other digital platforms Audit website collections and listings on a daily basis to make sure they are up to date with most recent product drops Organize all professional content taken to make sure it’s all used to its fullest potential on all platforms Update websites (both retail and wholesale) with new photos and videos Monitor content performance and analyze key metrics to optimize future content strategies Collaborate with cross-functional teams to amplify content reach and impact
  • Collaboration and Coordination: Liaise with graphic designers, marketing assistant and other creative professionals to enhance content with visuals and multimedia elements. Coordinate content review and approval processes with the Marketing Manager to ensure accuracy and consistency Maintain open communication with team members and other departments to stay informed about company updates and initiatives. Plan and execute special events with the marketing team for the office, storefront, and local markets
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct regular content audits to ensure accuracy, relevance, and adherence to brand guidelines Stay updated on industry best practices and recommend improvements to enhance the quality of content
  • Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field Proven experience as a Content Coordinator or similar role. Exceptional writing and editing skills. Knowledge of SEO best practices and content marketing strategies. Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and social media platforms. Strong organizational and project management skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced rapidly growing environment. Creative individual with a go-getter positive personality excited to create new content and think outside the box Experience with Shopify is preferred
  • To Apply: Email nicole@emersonandfriends.com

Executive Assistant to the CEO

  • Role Overview: As the Assistant to the CEO, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of the CEO's office. You will provide high-level administrative support, handle a wide range of executive and personal responsibilities, and collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution.
  • Calendar Management: Proactively manage the CEO's complex calendar, scheduling meetings, appointments, and travel arrangements to optimize time and prioritize commitments.
  • Communication: Serve as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external partners, filtering and responding to inquiries, emails, and calls with professionalism and discretion. Take meeting notes, document procedure changes and distribute meeting notes when needed.
  • Correspondence: Draft, edit, send, and proofread various forms of communication, including emails, reports, presentations, and other documents on behalf of the CEO.
  • Meeting Support: Coordinate and prepare materials for executive meetings, ensuring that the CEO is well-informed and equipped for discussions.
  • Project Coordination: Assist in the planning and execution of key projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive successful outcomes.
  • Travel Arrangements: Manage travel logistics, including booking flights, accommodations, transportation, and itineraries, while adhering to company policies.
  • Confidentiality: Handle sensitive information with the highest level of discretion and confidentiality, maintaining a strong sense of professionalism at all times.
  • Errands and Personal Appointments: Handle personal tasks such as running errands, scheduling personal appointments, and managing personal matters as requested by the CEO. Responsible for ordering and assisting with office and kitchen supplies. Maintaining break and conference areas and supplies. Assist with CEO's children school pick-up as needed.
  • Prioritization: Identify and anticipate priorities, proactively addressing potential challenges and proposing solutions to streamline operations.
  • Expense Management: Monitor and manage expense reports, reimbursements, and invoices, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
  • KPI Management: Monitor and manage KPI’s and KPI reports, prepare, print and distribute reports for daily and monthly meetings. Gather and surrender financial documents to financial team.
  • Ad-hoc Tasks: Assist the CEO with various ad-hoc tasks, including research, presentations, event planning, filling out forms/applications, special projects, trade shows, markets, and more.
  • Events: coordinate and plan all in office events and parties.
  • Occasional travel may be necessary.
  • Qualifications and Skills: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field preferred. Proven experience as an Executive Assistant or in a similar role, supporting executives. Exceptional organizational and time-management skills with the ability to multitask effectively and adapt to changing priorities. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to draft professional correspondence and communications. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and other relevant software. Detail-oriented mindset with the ability to maintain accuracy in fast-paced environments. High level of integrity, professionalism, and emotional intelligence when dealing with sensitive and confidential matters. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision. Strong interpersonal skills, enabling effective collaboration and relationship-building across all levels of the organization. Experience in project management and an understanding of business operations is a plus.
  • Compensation: Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary depending on experience. Comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, and holiday pay.
  • To apply: nicole@emersonandfriends.com

Accounting Specialist

  • We are seeking someone who will oversee Emerson and Friend's financial health, making strategic decisions to optimize economic performance through budgeting, financial analysis, risk assessment, and ensuring compliance with regulations. You will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects. This is an on-site position located at our office/warehouse location. The Financial Manager will be responsible for supervision and coordination of daily accounting activities, including maintaining records, preparing reports, and ensuring accuracy across accounts and platforms. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of accounting principles, and the ability to streamline processes for increased efficiency.
  • Create and monitor the budget.
  • Coding and reconciling expenses.
  • File, code, and organize expenses.
  • Generate payments for all unpaid bills.
  • Facilitate wire transfers for Factory Payments + Deposits.
  • Manage Factory Purchase Order Finances – reconciling delivery vs. invoices.
  • Monitor and add to the factory payment schedule.
  • Bookkeeping in Quickbooks.
  • Accounting to clean Balance Sheets and Profit and Loss Statement.
  • Monitor Financial, prep and present KPI statements.
  • Processing Payroll.
  • AR and AP.
  • Paying Agency Commissions.
  • Invoicing and receiving payments for Key Accounts.
  • Reconcile payments through bookkeeping and multi-channel platforms.
  • File and pay sales tax.
  • Monitor and trigger payments of employee tax.
  • Help build 401K programs.
  • Create organizational checks and balances.
  • Reconcile bank with Shopify and other vendor platforms.
  • Manage, report, file Tangible Tax for FL.
  • To apply: nicole@emersonandfriends.com

Marketing Manager

  • The Marketing Manager is responsible for creating brand awareness, attracting, and retaining customers, and driving revenue. The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring marketing strategies that resonate with our target audience and support our overall brand experience. The Marketing Manager uses creativity and strategic thinking to develop engaging content, managing the company’s online presence, and ensuring a consistent brand image across various marketing channels. By conducting market research and analyzing campaign performance, she refines marketing initiatives to maximize impact. The Marketing Manager collaborates with the CEO and leads the design and marketing teams. The marketing manager works cross functionally with the production and sales team to ensure marketing efforts align with product launches to maintain a cohesive brand identity and drive revenue. The Marketing Manager sets and adheres to marketing and advertising budget, creates, and adheres to a marketing schedule, and monitors KPI’s to ensure revenue growth.
  • Presents marketing strategy and campaign concepts for multi-channels to the CEO for approval.
  • Collaborates with the design team, marketing assistant, and creative to create effective campaigns.
  • Reviews and approves assets including copywriting, graphics, and videos.
  • Collaborates with the product development team in the creation of new and improving existing products through customer research and feedback.
  • Assists in the creation and ideation of a seasonal and promotional sales calendar.
  • Conducts market research identify customer needs and preferences, including focus groups, surveys, research, and data analysis.
  • Creates and oversees the company’s marketing initiates, including website management, SEO, social, email campaigns, online advertising, in-store, and market events.
  • Develops and oversees the creation of engaging and relevant content for various marketing channels including email, social, events, posts, product descriptions, VIP group, text, and mailings in-line with CEO’s vision and in-line with the brand’s identity.
  • Manages team to break out workload and oversees and approvals all of Creative and marketing departmental work.
  • Creates and reviews marketing analytics and reporting, tracking and analyze marketing campaign performance and product sell through using KPIs
  • Oversees the creative team’s work to ensure it meets brand standards and overall company wide vision.
  • Attends and leads meetings with team to discuss upcoming projects, campaign ideas, product launch dates, brand initiates, and product development.
  • Ensures team stays on campaign deadlines and completes work according to brand standards.
  • Provides feedback on in-progress designs, digital assets, and photography.
  • Provides guidance and outlines schedule and timeline for marketing and promotional schedule across platforms.
  • Conceptualizes and executes email campaigns and social campaigns and manages and assists the team in creation.
  • Develops and manages a marketing and ad budget alongside the allocating resources effectively.
  • REQUIREMENTS
  • In person attendance (Hybrid available)
  • 5 years experience in similar role
  • Direct experience with email, text, social marketing, digital ads, Familiar with project management software, Ability to multitask, Leadership and management skills
  • To apply: nicole@emersonandfriends.com