Marketing & Sales Assistant

Job Title: Marketing & Sales Assistant

Location: Horizons Conference Center (In-Office)

City: Saginaw, MI

Job Type: Part-Time Non-Exempt

Reports To: Graphic Designer

HORIZONS Conference Center is Mid-Michigan’s premier full-service event center. Our mission is to provide our guests the ultimate HORIZONS experience through hospitality, excellent service, superior presentation and outstanding quality. Since opening our doors in 1996, we have built a reputation for delivering the highest level of service with a personal touch, which we call the Art of Hospitality. At every level of our organization, our people are passionate about hospitality and delight in creating distinctive, memorable experiences. In addition to the HORIZONS Conference Center, the HORIZONS family of businesses includes Patisserie, Michigan Cream & Sugar & Midland Food & Beverage Operations.

The HORIZONS Family of Businesses are seeking a detail-oriented, passionate and reliable Marketing & Sales Assistant to support ongoing marketing efforts. This role is especially well-suited for a marketing professional looking to re-enter the workforce on a part-time basis. We value transferable experience, clear communication and consistency more than “always-on” availability.

The Marketing & Sales Assistant will provide support across digital reporting, social media performance tracking and routine marketing tactics while leading our outbound outreach efforts for corporate gifting and event bookings. This role combines analytical work with sales-oriented phone outreach and is ideal for someone who enjoys sales, organized tasks, relationship-building and measurable results.

To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Associate’s degree in business management, marketing or communications.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in marketing, communications or sales.
• Comfortable making professional outbound phone calls.
• Confident yet personable on the phone
• Strong organizational and reporting skills.
• Familiarity with social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn) and basic performance metrics
• Proficient in Microsoft/Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Clear professional written & verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to manage multiple projects for multiple stakeholders simultaneously and meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience and success in marketing strategy, social media content development and digital marketing.
• Demonstrated success in outbound sales and lead generation.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud
• Skills in web development tools such as Squarespace & GoDaddy

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Include the following:

1. Digital & Social Media Reporting

a. Compile regular performance reports for social media platforms (engagement, reach, follower growth & content performance).

b. Track & summarize digital marketing metrics such as email campaigns, promotions & website activity.

c. Organize data into clear, easy-to-read summaries for leadership review.

d. Identify trends and patterns to support future marketing decisions.

2. Corporate Event & Gift Outreach

a. Generate, maintain and update sales leads lists and call notes.

b. Conduct outbound phone calls to targeted businesses regarding corporate gifts & events (holidays, client appreciation, employee gifts).

c. Follow-up on warm leads and inquiries.

d. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth fulfillment of orders.

3. Marketing Support

a. Assist in billboard management.

b. Participate in content generation for social media and media campaigns

c. Support graphic design

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

AAP/EEO Statement

HORIZONS Conference Center provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HORIZONS Conference Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

HORIZONS Conference Center expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of HORIZONS Conference Center’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.

How To Apply

A cover letter, resume and digital portfolio link are required and must be submitted as part of this application. The cover letter should:

(1) Specifically outline the reasons for your interest in the position.

(2) Outline your experience that directly relates to this position.

Cover letters, resumes & digital portfolio links can be submitted via the application used to view this job or sent directly to jblock@horizonscenter.com .

Pay: $15.00 - $16.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person