Field Marketing Representative

Responsibilities

• Event Representation: Serve as the face of Horizon Hobby at retail partner locations and various large events, engaging with customers, showcasing products, and driving sales
• Product Demonstrations and Try-Me Activities: Conduct hands-on product demos and interactive “try-me” activities, allowing customers to experience Horizon Hobby products firsthand, creating memorable and engaging experiences
• Mobile Operations: Safely operate a XL Series Transit Van and occasionally a 2500 series pickup truck towing a 20+ ft trailer, ensuring timely setup, teardown, and transportation of marketing materials and products
• Customer Engagement: Create a positive and memorable experience for customers, delivering product demonstrations, answering questions, and generating excitement around Horizon Hobby's offerings
• Logistics and Setup: Load, unload, and set up booths, demo areas, and displays independently; requires lifting of up to 60 pounds
• Sales and Marketing Support: Work closely with Horizon Hobby’s marketing and wholesale sales team to execute event-specific promotions and support the overall field marketing strategy
• Report and Feedback: Provide feedback from events to the marketing and sales teams to inform future event strategies and improve the customer experience.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education
• Customer Engagement Skills : Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to connect with customers and create engaging experiences
• Event and/or Marketing Experience: Previous experience in marketing, events, retail, or customer service is a plus, especially with hands-on product demos or sales
• Driving and Physical Requirements: Comfortable operating a XL Transit Van or 2500 series pickup truck and towing a 20+ ft trailer. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to lift 60+ pounds for booth and product setup
• Adaptability and Independence: Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks on the road
• Travel-Readiness: Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 90%) and work weekends, particularly from late February through November
• Problem-Solving Skills: Quick thinking and resourceful, with the ability to address challenges on the spot and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Internal Rewards
• Discounts on Products
• Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance.