Gertens Family of Businesses is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join our team. As a Marketing Coordinator you will work on site in Inver Grove Heights and will work with the department on strategic, visual, and logistical aspects of the marketing behind six Spikes & Houles stores. The role is responsible as the liaison between multiple departments to ensure the stores are thriving across both in-store and online marketing initiatives. The Marketing Coordinator is also responsible for the updates and promotional marketing for the Spikes & Houles website.
This full time opportunity offers a competitive benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and long term disability, 401k with a company match, profit sharing, and employee discounts across Gertens, Spikes and Houles Feed Stores, and JRK Seed. Join a 4th generation company that has grown to be the largest Garden Center and Nursery in the Midwest! See how YOU can grow at Gertens!
What can you expect on the day to day?
• Communicate daily with Spikes & Houles management and staff to ensure the stores have everything they need.
• Lead our social media efforts for Spikes & Houles across all major social media platforms.
• Create and update in-store signage for Spikes & Houles stores as well as for any external marketing events or sponsorships.
• Lead our efforts within planning, buying, and optimizing traditional and digital advertising for Spikes & Houles.
• Maintain website content and product updates for SpikesFeed.com.
• Respond to internal and external messages regarding marketing initiatives and customer service issues.
• Gain a deep understanding of our target audiences and work to ensure that our marketing and website both attract their attention and encourages them to take action
• Identify marketing opportunities for further business development.
• Adhering to style standards on typography and graphic design with all new initiatives and changes being made to Spikes & Houles marketing materials.
• Perform other related duties, as assigned.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, digital marketing, communications or other related field preferred, 1-2 years related experience preferred.
2. Demonstrated background in content management, creative writing, advertising concepting, direct mail, print, media negotiations, and electronic advertising.
3. Demonstrated background with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) preferred.
*E-Verify:*
Gertens participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
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