Marketing Specialist

Rosemont, IL (On-site)

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

Posted 9 days ago

Job Summary

Own Zip Water's showroom and trade show programs from planning to execution, coordinating training, sales enablement, and new product launches across marketing, sales, and agency partners.

  • Lead showroom display and training programs
  • Coordinate trade shows and industry events
  • Manage launch coordination for new products

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.

Benefits

  • paid time off
  • health, dental, vision, life, disability benefits
  • 401(k)
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Zip Water North America

Founded in 1947 in Australia, Zip Water has a deep-rooted history of innovation that is driven by the desire to deliver water at its best. Zip Water continuously looks for ways to to reinvent and improve water, which has led to launching the HydroTap system which instantly dispenses filtered boiling, chilled and sparkling water – all from a single tap.Once only found in workplaces, the iconic HydroTap by Zip water is now highly sought-after in both the residential and commercial markets, as people around the world look to Zip Water to bring water at its best home to their family and friends with this elegant appliance.As we look to the future, we are as committed as ever to delivering water at its best, and we are passionate about our commitment to a more sustainable planet.

Founded in 1947
Des Plaines, Illinois, USA
30 employees (3 in marketing)

Salaries

Posted range

$65K/yr – $80K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
3 (10% of company)
Median Tenure
1.5 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
73.8K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$11.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
68.4%
Direct
21.6%
Referral
4%
Social
1.7%
Paid
0.6%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30
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Marketing Specialist

Zip Water North America · Rosemont, IL · On-site