Marketing Manager

Includes special event planning/execution, communications, public relations, and management/leadership

Industry: Beverage wholesale and distribution

Compensation: $65,000 - $85,000 annual salary full benefit package

Location: Midway, FL (Tallahassee, FL area)

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Summary of Qualifications:

• Four-year college degree in a relevant field
• 5 years of marketing-related experience
• 2 years of event planning experience
• 1 years of management experience
• Flexible work schedule for evening or weekend events
• Current Florida Driver's License

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Full Job Description:

Tri-Eagle Sales (TES) has been the leading beverage wholesaler in the North- and Central-Florida area since 1996. We have over 250 knowledgeable beverage professionals that service 2,000 retail customers from our two distribution facilities located in Tallahassee, FL and Ocala, FL.

We are looking for an organized and motivated Marketing Manager to join our team. As a Marketing Manager, you will be coordinating several different marketing duties including special event planning, public relations, corporate communications, and social media content management. This Marketing Manager position is a critical role with promoting TES and the different beverage companies that we distribute. We are specifically looking for someone who:

• Is extremely organized and detail-oriented
• Enjoys doing the heavy-lifting with different marketing tasks (not just delegating)
• Prefers engaging in multiple marketing roles instead specializing in just one aspect of marketing
• Is friendly and personable
• Loves working as a team player and collaborating with others
• Takes initiative and doesn't just wait for direction when you see an issue
• Is looking for more than just a "job" and wants a stable, long-term career

If this describes you, please read on!

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A little bit about TES: When applying for a new job, we feel that it's important for you to know about the workplace culture. TES takes great pride in placing Excellence in Customer Service at the top of its ongoing objectives. To accomplish this, it takes the right culture and having all team members be unified in their daily activities. Our company's mission states: "Making friends is our business." Our company's vision is: "To be the 'Go-To' beverage experts for our customers and our community." If you ever come across a Tri-Eagle Sales team member and quiz them on our vision and mission, odds are that they would be able to recite them for you on the spot. You can read more about our corporate culture and community responsibilities here.

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Note that some activities like special event planning are seasonal, so the percent of time you spend on a given marketing task will definitely fluctuate month-to-month.

General Marketing (30%):

• Assisting in the development and execution of TES's annual Marketing Plan alongside outside agencies and senior management. Marketing Plan elements include:
  • Brand Programming and Retail Execution Calendars
  • Strategies for key consumer demographics
  • TES Annual Event Plan
  • Social media & website marketing
  • Special marketing programs and events that engage consumer participation
  • Media planning and purchasing across territory on all mediums
  • Value-added promotions with local radio stations, outdoor, television, and print
• Managing content on the TES website and all social media platforms in order to build brand awareness and communicate events and promotional activities

Special Event Planning and Execution (25%):

• Coordinating advertising and sponsorship of community partnership events from TES Annual Marketing Plan
• Planning and managing all major event sponsorship requests across the territory, ensuring TES and our brands are represented accordingly within the company and legal guidelines
• Working with and leading the Marketing Specialist on execution of Tallahassee special events throughout the year

Public Relations (25%):

• Directing, and/or coordinating activities designed to create and maintain a positive public image and raise awareness of Tri-Eagle Sales and the brands we sell. Community engagement is very important to Tri-Eagle Sales and specifically this position.
• Working with outside agencies as necessary to communicate news and information via press release distribution
• Coordinating TES's Corporate Social Responsibility program execution in Ocala, Gainesville, and Tallahassee markets
• Driving responsible consumption programs at local colleges including Florida State University and University of Florida
• Representing TES at community events

• Conveying the organization's internal and external messages, utilize written materials and prepared presentations to communicate with employees
• Maintaining the Tri-Eagle Sales website
• Assisting as needed with special projects including newsletters and employee surveys completed by the HR department

Management and Leadership (10%):

• Recruiting, hiring, and training Brand Ambassadors
• Coordinating and executing internal company events and special projects
• Actively participating in the development of the annual business plan and it's execution

This job might be for you if you:

• Have at least 5 years of related marketing experience
• Have at least 2 years of event planning experience
• Have at least 1 years of management experience
• Have earned a bachelor's degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Hospitality, Business, Sales, or other related fields
• Have the flexibility to work standard office hours M-F, but can also attend special events that may occur on weekends or after-hours (note that we provide flexible comp-time when this happens)
• Live in the Tallahassee, FL area or are willing to relocate
• Are OK with traveling to Ocala, FL and other parts of Florida for special events (approximately 20% travel)
• Have a current Florida Driver's License
• Are computer-savvy and have a high proficiency with using the Microsoft Office suite of products
• Have strong communication skills (verbal and written) and can follow corporate branding guides
• Can lift and move up to 25 pounds occasionally (required for special events with beverage products)
• Can pass a criminal background check and a drug test (TES is a drug-free workplace)

Here at TES, we understand that highly satisfied employees are key to a thriving business. This is why we offer:

• A competitive annual salary of $65,000 - $85,000, dependent on your amount of relevant work experience
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, and professional growth
• A tight team environment where you get to know your colleagues (i.e. you're not just a number)
• Health insurance
• Optional dental insurance
• Optional vision insurance
• Flexible health spending account
• Life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401k plan with company match (eligible after 12 months of employment)
• PTO accrual (increases with years of tenure)
• Mileage reimbursement for business travel

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If you think you’d be a good fit, we’d love to see you apply!

When applying, please upload your resume and a cover letter that includes contact information (email addresses or phone numbers) for two or three professional references. Note that all communication will be done via email, so be sure to check your inbox and spam folder regularly.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.