Field Marketing Specialist

Wadsworth, IL (On-site)

$26/hr – $32/hrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive field marketing at JX by coordinating tradeshows, events, and local campaigns.

  • Own planning and execution of tradeshows, events, and field programs.
  • 3+ years in field marketing or event coordination.
  • Cross-brand collaboration and content development for local markets.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • The Field Marketing Specialist oversees marketing initiatives that connect JX’s brands with customers and employees in the field.
  • From coordinating tradeshows and branch merchandise to crafting copy and managing social media engagement, this role ensures that local marketing efforts are cohesive, timely and consistent with JX’s mission.
  • The position blends creative content development with hands-on coordination of events, memberships, and field communications.
  • Plan and execute tradeshows and field events, handling registration, logistics, and on-site coordination.
  • Select holiday gifts, manage influencer/PR outreach, and coordinate calendar contests such as calendar winners.
  • Draft posts for JX Way, engage with followers on social platforms, and respond to comments.
  • Monitor and manage reviews on Glassdoor, Indeed, Google My Business, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
  • Produce competitor benchmarking reports and share insights with stakeholders.
  • Research hashtags, trends, and best practices to improve social media engagement.
  • Maintain a creative brief template to guide team projects and continuously refine content development processes.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field; equivalent experience considered.
  • At least 3 years of experience in field marketing, communications, or event coordination.
  • Strong writing, editing, and content-development skills.
  • Proficiency with social media tools, email marketing platforms, and basic video editing.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage events, projects, and vendor relationships.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across departments.

Preferred

  • Note: No additional items provided.

Benefits

  • Insurance:
  • - Medical - PPO and HDHP options
  • - Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • - Health Savings Account (HSA) with company match
  • - Dental Insurance
  • - Vision Insurance
  • - Accident & Critical Illness Insurance
  • - Group Term Life Insurance (company paid)
  • - Short and Long-Term Disability (company paid)
  • Paid Time Off:
  • - Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • - Paid Holidays
  • - Volunteer Time-Off
  • - Paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
  • - Bereavement/Funeral