Responsibilities

• Collaborate with vendors to maximize marketing opportunities, promotional support, and co-op funding for the company.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors regarding marketing programs, advertising participation, and promotional initiatives.
• Track available vendor co-op funds, including funds requested, approved, spent, and reimbursed.
• Provide updates to the Marketing Director and Purchasing/Supply leadership regarding vendor marketing and co-op activity.
• Coordinate vendor participation in marketing campaigns including promotions, tabloids, e-blasts, direct mail, social media, digital advertising, and traditional advertising efforts.
• Ensure branch locations receive current vendor marketing materials and product support resources.
• Ensure vendor co-op requirements, documentation, and deadlines are met.
• Coordinate and oversee corporate and regional meetings, events, and training functions.
• Manage event logistics including venue selection, travel coordination, catering, audio/visual needs, materials preparation, and scheduling.
• Assist with venue proposals, contracts, hotel room blocks, and other event arrangements as needed.

Requirements

• Two to four years of marketing, communications, event planning, or related experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Business, Event/Hospitality Management, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience will be considered
• Experience coordinating marketing campaigns, events, vendor relationships, or promotional activities preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; experience with Adobe Creative Suite, content management systems, CRM, or project management software preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to create effective marketing and business communications
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as needed, including occasional evening or weekend travel for events

Preferred

• Experience coordinating virtual or hybrid events
• Experience with vendor co-op programs
• Experience with CRM or marketing automation
• Local store or contractor/community marketing experience

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
• 100% Employer Paid Group Term Life, AD&D, and STD
• Additional Voluntary Life, AD&D, and LTD
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan
• Scholarship & Tuition Assistance Programs
• Employee Assistance Program