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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, G3, The Landmark Project