Field Marketing Coordinator

Company: Border States Electric
Location: Columbia
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Be part of a growing, successful company in an exciting and challenging field. Border States is 100% employee-owned, which means you're empowered to make decisions, find solutions and receive rewards for your hard work.
This position will be located in: Phoenix , AZ
Job Summary
Coordinates and implements marketing activities within branch locations in designated area.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions

• Contributes to marketing calendar submitting local events, ads, sponsorships and other marketing activities at branch locations.
• Works with branch and area leadership and region Field Marketing Specialist to plan local co-op fund activities.
• Gathers all receipts and necessary documentation from local activities for Field Marketing Specialist to file claims.
• Creates proposals and customer presentations for local sales teams.
• Manages local association needs, including ads and events.
• Coordinates local vendor training schedules for area.
• Executes area and branch customer events (ex. Counter days, open house, job site events, customer outings, etc.).
• Coordinates area sales planning to include planning and execution of annual Sales Planning summit, area workshop(s) and sales readouts.
• Ensures promotional and marketing materials are available to local branch locations and sales teams.
• Execute all other field marketing activities within area. Non-essential Functions
  • Monitors city desk locations within area to ensure merchandising and marketing efforts are being executed and consistent standards in place.
  • Assists in company public relations efforts seeking out potential news releases, social media content, and other opportunities within our branch locations.
  • Regular site visits amongst branch locations in area.
  • Submits local activities to Digital Marketing Specialist for social media (volunteer efforts, community involvement, events, etc.). Qualifications
    • Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications or related field or equivalent work experience.
    • 1+ years of experience in marketing, communication, advertising, public relations, or business-related field.
    • Experience planning and executing events.
    • Strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint).
    • Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Acrobat) and other graphic software a plus.
    • Web design, HTML, CSS, Premiere, Flash skills a plus. Skills and Abilities
      • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and maintain an upbeat and positive attitude under pressure.
      • Strong project management and organizational skills.
      • Ability to prioritize, multitask and work with minimal supervision.
      • Attention to detail.
      • Excellent customer service and communication skills. Physical Requirements
        Frequency at which you would carry/lift in a typical day:
        Occasionally 0 - 33% Frequently 34 - 66% Continuously: 67 - 100%
        • Lift from Waist:
          • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
          • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
          • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
          • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
          • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
          • Lift from Floor:
            • 10 to 25 lbs. - Frequently
            • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
            • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
            • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
            • 100+ lbs. - Not at all
            • Carried for Distance:
              • 10 to 25 lbs. - Not at all
              • 26 to 50 lbs. - Not at all
              • 51 to 75 lbs. - Not at all
              • 75 to 100 lbs. - Not at all
              • 100+ lbs. - Not at all Physical Activity
                Frequency at which you would do the following in a typical day:
                • Sitting (a continuous period of being seated) - Continuously
                • Standing (for sustained periods of time) - Frequently
                • Walking (moving about on foot to accomplish tasks) - Frequently
                • Bending/stooping (downward and forward) - Occasionally
                • Crawling (moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet) - Not at all
                • Climbing/Walking Stairs (ascending or descending) - Frequently
                • Reaching (extending arms in any direction) - Frequently
                • Crouching/squatting (bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine) - Occasionally
                • Kneeling (bending legs at knee to come to rest on knee(s)) - Occasionally
                • Balancing (maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling) - Occasionally
                • Repetitive motion (substantial movement (motions) or the wrists, hands, and/or fingers) - Continuously
                • Pivoting (movement in any direction with one foot, keeping the other in contact with the floor) - Occasionally
                • Pushing/Pulling (using upper extremities to press against or draw or tug) - Occasionally
                • Grasping (Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm) - Continuously
                • Fingering (picking, pinching, typing; working with primarily fingers and not whole hand) - Continuously
                • Talking (expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word) - Frequently
                • Driving (the control and operation of a motor vehicle) - Occasionally
                • Desk work (work usually performed at a desk) - Continuously
                • Use of a computer - Continuously
                • Use of a telephone - Frequently
                • Hearing (Perceiving the nature of sounds at normal speaking levels) - Continuously
                • Exposure (to adverse weather & temperature conditions) - Not at all
                • Travel (travel needed to perform job duties) - Frequently
                  Additional Information
                  This job description is a summary of the job duties and responsibilities and is not intended to cover all possible job duties and is subject to change at the employer's discretion. Employees must be able to perform the essential job duties and satisfy job requirements either with or without a reasonable accommodation.
                  Our History
                  Border States is a leader in the electrical supply distribution industry with over 100 locations in 24 states. Our employee-owners are second to none in delivering top-notch customer service and in demonstrating extra-ordinary people skills. We are one of the largest independent electrical distributors in the United States providing products and services to the construction, industrial and utility industries. Border States has a competitive benefit package and is a 100 percent employee-owned company. Employee-ownership is a significant part of our culture and our success stems from the dedication of our employee-owners. We practice open-book management and our employee-owners are empowered with clearly defined levels of authority to be innovative and decisive, allowing us to respond quickly to the needs of customers. Employee-owners understand their roles in the success of the company and care about customers' needs, which drives our focus on adding value to everything we do. We recognize that not all customers are the same and each has specific requirements. Our employee-owners understand these diverse needs and have the commitment, resourcefulness and flexibility to outperform all others.
                  Values
                  As a Border States employee-owner, you're responsible for living our mission, service philosophy and service standards.
                  Mission
                  Border States provides value to our customers by delivering innovative product and supply chain solutions.
                  Service Philosophy
                  We earn customer loyalty and confidence by caring about their needs and adding value to everything we do.
                  Service Standards
                  Border States employee-owners are competent, accurate, responsive, and engaged .
                  Your career
                  Join an experienced team at one of the largest electrical distributors in the United States. What are you waiting for?
                  Border States has a competitive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
                  Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
                  Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity
                  FSA & HSA
                  Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
                  Disability Benefits
                  401(k) Retirement Plan
                  Life Insurance
                  Employee Assistance Program
                  Paid Holidays
                  Paid Volunteer Time
                  Personal Leave time and more!
                  Border States provides bonuses to their employee-owners upon the achievement of branch and company goals.
                  Equal Opportunity For All
                  It's not just the law. It's something we've believed in since our founding. We value the diversity of all of our employee-owners and will always be an equal opportunity employer.
                  Drug Free/Smoke Free workplace

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