Responsibilities

• Assist with the local advertising and branding efforts.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships with various marketing partners.
• Keep current on best practices and emerging technologies and trends within the industry.
• Drive social media communications for store. Maintain and update local store Facebook Page. Plan, develop and schedule content, create response-generating contests and campaigns, interact and engage with customers and respond to questions.
• Plan and obtain approval for promotional events including customer Get aways! cruises, shows, and tours. Apply knowledge of destination sites, travel routes, MarineMax promotions and products, and customer desires.
• Coordinate and execute Offsite Sales Events.
• Arrange for transportation, accommodations, activity equipment and services personnel during customer events.
• Provides customers with event related brochures and publications containing event information such as local customs, points of interest, and special events occurring in various locations; may lead point-of-interest tour groups.
• Confer with customers in person or by telephone to answer questions and explain event or promotion including event schedules, points of interest, restaurants, hotels, dock space, or other accommodations.
• A ssist with creation of event flyers and other local promotional materials.

Requirements

• Highly organized and technologically savvy
• Team mentality
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with the pressure of multiple deadlines and demands from a wide variety of personalities and job functions
• Writing skills and ability to be creative
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Two to four years experience in the field or in a related area.
• Some travel required

Preferred

• CRM Systems experience preferred
• Social Media Skills Preferred (Facebook specifically)
• Bachelor Degree or Associate Degree in related field preferred