Marketing and Events Coordinator
Posted by Summit Sales NW on 02/11/2021
Job Basics
Industry Sector: Lifestyle, Outdoor, Snow
Job Categories: Marketing & Digital Marketing
Company Type: RepAgency
State: WA
City: Seattle
Country:
Required Experience: 1 - 3 years
Job Type: Full Time
Salary:
Required to Relocate: Yes
Required to Travel: Yes
Employee May Telecommute: Yes
Job Seeker Must Live Within:
Job Description & Requirements
Marketing and Events Coordinator
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
- Proficiency with Adobe creative suite, photography and videography
Requirements:
- Must be able to travel extensively for up to two weeks at a time
- Based in Seattle, WA
- Willing to work days that exceed standard business hours and weeks that exceed forty hours
About Summit Sales NW
Based in Seattle, WA, Summit Sales NW represents some of the best brands in the outdoor industry. We are a passionate team of outdoor professionals with history as buyers, guides, managers, and marketers who strongly believe in honesty, effectiveness, and timeliness to help our business partners grow and thrive.
Representing: Osprey, Cascade Designs, SCARPA, Norrøna
