Marketing Assistant

Job Overview

We seek a dedicated, organized, and detail oriented Marketing Assistant with a strong aptitude for following precise instructions. The Marketing Assistant will support the Director of Marketing in daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality of the department’s activities, as well as assist in the planning and execution of events across multiple industries.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating with vendors, exhibitors, and internal stakeholders to support successful event execution.
• Collaborate with the Product team to identify products attending events and determine display needs.
• Support all event logistics, including packing, preparation, on-site setup, event management, teardown, and post-event follow-up as needed.
• Arrange travel accommodations such as hotels, flights, and other event-related needs.
• Maintain and update budget tracking spreadsheets.
• Review timesheets and allocate costs appropriately to budgets.
• Manage and update sales templates and outreach sequences.
• Schedule and publish social media posts as directed by the marketing team.
• Pull and compile digital performance data, including email and social media metrics.
• Assist with the creation and maintenance of product descriptions as needed
• Maintain calendars, spreadsheets, and internal databases with accuracy and consistency.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings, video conferences, and conference calls.
• Learn and support Marketing Coordinator responsibilities as needed, including project planning, organization, setup, and follow-up.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• 2-Year Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
• Marketing or Sales experience preferred
• 1-2 years event planning experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Good organization skills and a high level of attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Inherent drive for results
• Ability to recognize problems and propose a solution
• Ability to work effectively within a team and independently.

Work Environment

• Must be willing and able to work in-office at the Iowa location.
• Required to sit 8-10 hours a day
• Daily interaction w/ internal team members in a family based atmosphere
• Office environment with moderate noise level
• Regular use of computer, keyboard and mouse
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
• Travel as needed

Please submit your resume, to Zip's Truck Equipment Inc., PO Box 511, New Hampton IA 50659 or to marie@zips.com

Pay: $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person