Marketing Specialist

Rosemont, IL (Hybrid)

$65K/yr – $80K/yrMid Level3+ years expFull time

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own showroom programs and industry events for Zip Water, driving display execution, training, sales enablement, and cross-functional launch activities across marketing, sales, and agency partners.

  • Lead showroom displays, training, and partner communications to strengthen brand and partner engagement.
  • Oversee trade shows, new product launches, and launch assets across channels.
  • Collaborate with leadership and agency partners to align objectives, messaging, and timelines.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Showroom Programs (Displays, Training & Wholesaler Communication)
  • Manage the execution of Zip Water's showroom display program in collaboration with leadership and Zip’s display vendor, including branded display rollouts, graphic and POP updates, ensuring Zip’s in-store experience delivers on brand and business expectations.
  • Coordinate showroom training programs for sales consultants and wholesaler teams, ensuring materials, schedules, and follow-up resources are consistently deployed and measured for impact.
  • Lead the on-going updates and execution for the suite of sales enablement tools (literature, sell-sheets, etc.).
  • Own regular wholesaler and showroom communication (including newsletters, program updates, promotional announcements, and co-marketing opportunities) to strengthen partner engagement.
  • Trade Show & Industry Event Coordination
  • Lead coordination and on-site execution of Zip Water's presence at key industry trade shows (e.g., KBIS, AIA Conference, Specification Summits, and others as-added), managing timelines, booth logistics, vendor relationships, and cross-functional stakeholder alignment.
  • Partner with leadership team to define show objectives, key messages, product highlights, and lead capture strategies for each event.
  • Coordinate pre-show promotion, on-site activation, and post-show follow-up — including lead routing, performance reporting, and recap presentations for leadership.
  • Manage trade show budgets, contracts, and inventory of booth assets, giveaways, and collateral.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field.
  • 3–5 years of marketing experience, ideally in a brand, product marketing, or field/channel marketing role.
  • Proven project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent programs and stakeholders.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and executive-ready polish.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook); familiarity with project management and CRM tools (e.g., Monday, Salesforce) a plus.
  • Willingness to travel 15-20% for trade shows, showroom visits, and team meetings.

Preferred

  • Experience in the plumbing, kitchen & bath, building products, appliances, or premium home goods industries.
  • Familiarity with the wholesale distribution channel and/or architecture & design (A&D) specification process.
  • Experience coordinating trade show programs and/or new product launches.
  • Passion for design, premium brands, and elevated customer experiences.
  • Executional excellence: You get things done — on time, on budget, and with quality.
  • Cross-functional collaboration: You build strong relationships across sales, agency, and leadership teams.
  • Curiosity & initiative: You bring ideas to the table and take ownership of driving programs forward.
  • Brand mindset: You care about how Zip Water shows up in the world and hold a high bar for every consumer and partner touchpoint.

Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $80K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Marketing Specialist

Rosemont, IL · Hybrid