The Marketing and Events Coordinator at Summit Sales NW
is responsible for coordinating marketing efforts to connect the brands that we
represent with our retail partners and end consumers. They will help facilitate
all aspects of our marketing program, including: events, social media, content
creation, and database management.
The ideal candidate will have a marketing background and can engage with consumers, retail employees, retail owners, and brand marketing professionals. This person should also have a passion for the outdoors and involvement in our core sports of hiking, backpacking, skiing, and climbing.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and execute events, social media, and
marketing on behalf of Summit Sales and its brands
- Create and distribute engaging and informative
content in partnership with brands and retailers
- Attend all regional and territorial consumer
events
- Maintain and create efficiencies for a variety
of content management systems
- Collaborate with sales team for regional trade
show support for planning, setup, and tear down
- Assist in maintenance and organization of office
and showroom
- Build and maintain relationships with affiliated
outdoor organizations on behalf of Summit Sales and its vendor partners
- Conduct bi-annual maintenance audit for Summit Sales website
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree preferably in marketing or a relevant field
- 2+ years marketing experience
- Experienced in event coordination and management
- Fluent in all aspects of social media
- Excellent communicator and able to work
effectively in teams or alone
- Proven experience in content development, distribution,
and associated computer skills
- Bonus skills: Adobe creative suite, photography
and/or videography
Requirements:
- Must be able to travel extensively for up to two
weeks at a time
- Based in Seattle, WA
- Must be willing to work days that exceed
standard business hours and weeks that exceed forty hours
- Must have appropriate vehicle
- Must have valid driver’s license