Marketing Specialist

Description

This is a multi-faceted position that will work with a variety of departments in providing marketing and related sale support activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain corporate image via print and web-based materials.
• Develop and maintain web-based customer newsletter, social media outlets.
• Assist in creating employee newsletter.
• Maintain database of media contacts.
• Prepare and disseminate press releases.
• Select and assist in the development of corporate attire and promotional items.
• Work on finding new markets and expanding existing markets.
• Work with ParkerStore managers and outside sales personnel in developing marketing ideas that are fiscally sound.
• Work with manufacturers/vendors to increase awareness and sales through joint promotions.
• Create and send "new customer packets" to new clients that highlight company capabilities.
• Track new customers' growth.
• Maintain customer contact database with new and existing customers for mailing lists and promotional purposes.
• Attending and planning tradeshows. Track attendance and follow-up on leads.
• Coordinate special events such as meetings, speaking engagements, seminars, trade shows, corporate sponsorship events, etc.
• Coordinate and maintain all vendor sales leads. Develop a lead nurturing program strategy and monitor ongoing campaigns.
• Collect data from manufacturers and prequalify leads. Follow up with manufacturers and outside sales force as needed.
• Maintain literature - make sure we have adequate levels, and that the literature area is well organized.
• Fulfill any requests for literature and keep levels of line cards adequately stocked.

Requirements

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, ERP or related software to complete reports and logs.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment with associates.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Physical Requirements:

• The essential functions of this role regularly require the employee to sit; use their hands to grasp, handle, or feel objects; and to speak and hear effectively. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Our Benefits!

• #1 CULTURE!!!
• Fun, Family-Oriented Work Environment!
• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits that begin on your 1st day of work!
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
• Company Paid Life, Dependent Life, Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 10 Paid Holidays per year
• Vacation & Personal Time
• Employer HSA Contribution
• Company Paid Bereavement Time
• Company Paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Onsite Gym

Are you an underappreciated, hard worker? Come see why AHP was voted a Nationally Certified "Great Place to Work"!

AHP is an Equal Opportunity Employer