What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Assistant position at Summit Electric Supply?
Summit Electric Supply is an electrical distributor keeping current with innovative changes in the way our world is powered. With over 40 years of continuous growth in a $110 billion industry, you can count on Summit's stability. Summit will provide the tools you need, along with your commitment to customer service and drive to excel, to have a successful career in electrical supply distribution.
Role Summary: The Marketing Operations Assistant is responsible for supporting the Marketing team operationally in the development and execution of marketing campaigns and initiatives. This role involves a range of tasks, including coordinating and scheduling marketing activities, assisting with event planning and execution, and administering Summit’s supplier co-op programs.
The Marketing Operations Assistant must be detail-oriented, organized, and able to work well in a team environment. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as the Marketing Operations Assistant will interact with a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with the planning and execution of events including tradeshows and conferences
- Administer supplier co-op programs
- Support ongoing promotions, including printing and shipping of promotional materials to each Summit location
- Order promotional prizes and other office supplies as needed
- Manage uniform and promotional portal, and support the business with special order promotional product requests
- Administer supplier portals
- Assist with customer data requests
- Use Excel to filter large amounts of data and find key insights
- Operate marketing production equipment including business hub, large format printer, decal cutter, laminator, and other equipment
- Fulfill orders for business forms, Summit Bucks, decals, etc. and pick, pack, and ship to various Summit locations
- Create signage, welcome kits, and other materials as needed
- Be a utility player, filling in wherever there is a need to get the job done
Required Skills and Qualifications:
- High school education or GED required
- Must be detail oriented because even the smallest details matter in this job
- Excellent time management and an ability to organize and manage multiple priorities
- Experience working with Microsoft suite, specifically Excel
- Flexible, with the ability to effectively adapt to change and thrive in a stimulating, constantly changing work environment
- Strong customer service orientation, both internal and external
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written
- Must be willing to learn additional roles on an as-needed basis
Beneficial Skills:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Previous experience in a support role
- Experience working with a project management tool is helpful (Clickup, Trello, Monday.com, Asana)
- Experience in electrical distribution, either in a warehouse, sales, or operations role
- Fluent in Spanish
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