Growth Marketing Analyst (Contract) - Manila, PH

Company Description

Balsam Brands is a global eCommerce retailer with roots in holiday and home décor. Our flagship brand is Balsam Hill™, the world’s leading retailer of artificial Christmas trees and holiday décor. We strive for excellence in everything we do and present a unique opportunity for those seeking to have an impact in a people-first company that values relationship-building, authenticity, and doing the right thing. We have steadily growing teams in Boise, the Bay Area, Ireland, the Philippines, and most recently, Windsor, Canada!

The company's mission is to create joy together. We empower our team and partners to love what they do, provide products and experiences that inspire meaningful moments with family and friends, and give back to our communities. When you join Balsam Brands, you’ll find a culture of caring people doing challenging work while building a welcoming workplace.

• Balsam Brands on LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-brands/
• Balsam Brands on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/balsam_brands/
• Balsam Brands in Forbes: https://bit.ly/balsambrandsforbes

At Balsam International, our Philippine Regional Operating Headquarters, we like to think of our people-first culture as more than just a tagline. It's the heart of our company. Being recognized as one of the Philippine’s Best Work Places by the prestigious Great Place To Work organization is a testament to this.

We know that you need to feel comfortable in your work environment, so we make sure that everyone in the team is supported and cared for. Team Manila has been working from home since 2010 with occasional in-person meet-ups and events to help build relationships and foster camaraderie.

Team Manila represents nearly every function in the company — from Marketing to Operations and everything in between. Everyone gets to enjoy company-issued laptops and full employee benefits including HMO coverage, mental health support, paid time off, 13th-month pay, and many more. The company trips, wellness benefits, and other perks are just the cherry on top of our permanent work-from-home setup.

• Balsam International on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BalsamInternationalPH
• Balsam International on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/balsam-international-unlimited

At Balsam International, we strive to build a diverse, equitable, and inclusive team to fulfill our purpose to create joy together. Balsam International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage people from all backgrounds, ages, abilities, and experiences to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, citizenship, marital or family status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy or caregiver status, or any other legally protected status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Job Description

Work Details
This is a 4-month contract with remote flexibility based in Metro Manila, with potential to extend if required by the business.
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Contract Work Scope:

1. Campaign Support & Execution
   • ​​​​​​​Assist in the execution of seasonal growth marketing campaigns across digital channels (e.g., paid social, paid search, display, email, organic social). 
   • Prepare creative assets, links, and supporting documents for review, and assist with file organization and brief formatting. 
   • Coordinate with internal teams (e.g., Creative, Data, Site Experience) on campaign deliverables. 
   • Ensure accuracy and consistency across all marketing materials and assets
2. Performance Monitoring & Reporting
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Monitor live campaign performance using dashboards and platform tools. 
   • Update trackers and performance reports to highlight key metrics (e.g., CTR, CPA, ROAS).
   • Flag anomalies or underperformance for review and optimization. 
   • Support A/B testing and help document test hypotheses, setups, and results. 
   • Assist in competitive research and ad benchmarking. 
   • Review past campaign results to identify takeaways and apply relevant insights to current programs. 
   • Support performance recaps by gathering creative examples, screenshots, and reporting visuals across channels. 
   • Assist in formatting seasonal insights and organizing learnings into accessible, presentation-ready formats
3. Documentation & Process Support
   • ​​​​​​​Organize campaign materials and shared folders, ensuring consistent naming conventions and easy access across teams. 
   • Document campaign wrap-ups and share key takeaways with the team. 
   • Maintain campaign trackers and build a consolidated calendar of deliverables, milestones, and timelines to support cross-functional visibility. 
   • Track creative asset status, flagging missing elements and ensuring timely follow-up across teams. 
   • Assist with formatting internal decks, updating slide templates, or preparing presentation-ready documents as needed. 
   • Support invoice and contract tracking by organizing campaign-related documentation from vendors and partners.
4. Other Duties & Responsibilities
   • ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Support internal and partner-facing communications by drafting outreach emails, organizing contact lists, and assisting with follow-ups. 
   • Monitor inbox and team threads to surface time-sensitive action items or communications requiring review. 
   • Help prepare notes, recaps, or supporting materials for cross-functional meetings or seasonal syncs. 
   • Assist with general project coordination tasks across Growth Businesses, helping ensure deliverables stay on track 

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or any related fields. 

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience in Marketing channels such as paid social, PPC, and programmatic. 

• Proficient in MS Office – Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 

• Experience in Marketing is not required, but is definitely a plus. 

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and deliverables. 

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail. 

• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and supporting cross-functional teams. 

• A proactive and collaborative mindset, with a willingness to support both executional tasks and operational needs. 

Location: The Growth Marketing Analyst (Contract) position is a remote contractual engagement for Balsam Brands. 

Note: An online assessment will also be part of the recruitment process. 

Status: This is a contractual, home-based job that requires a scheduled eight (8) hours of full-time, dedicated work daily, five days a week. Given the role’s contractual nature, there will be no benefits. Paid overtime may be required. If performance is up to standard, the contract will be effective from September 2025 to January 2026. Note that the contract may be shortened or extended depending on the needs of the business.

Rate: USD 5.40 hourly

Payment Mode: Weekly via Upwork

Additional Information

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