MARKETING SPECIALIST

This is a in office position.

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00 or 8:00am-4:30 (depending on the length of lunch)

The Marketing Specialist reports to the Director of Marketing and is responsible for the following results:

The marketing specialist supports and executes marketing/communication strategies for internal and external audiences.

Critical Tasks:

1. Support trade show strategy, lead and manage logistics based on the overarching marketing strategy. 
2. Identify cost-effective vendor solutions and maintain vendor relationships.
3. Organize, facilitate, and enhance collateral development and distribution plans.
4. Maintain dealer relationships and co-op programs/events.

The marketing department is a true partner with other departments in supporting the growth of the company.

Critical Tasks:

1. Manage projects for support teams, such as HR, Parts, Engineering, Customer Service, Sales, Production, etc.
2. Ensure Diamond’s brand is properly represented on internal, external, and dealer materials.
3. Track budgets for media, tradeshows, collateral, and co-op needs.

The marketing specialist will coordinate and support Diamond Mowers’ trade show and events.

Critical Tasks:

1. Work with Regional Sales Managers and support national and regional trade show and event needs
2. Coordinate registrations, attendees, booth prep, equipment, etc. to ensure a successful event
3. Work with outside vendors for collateral and SWAG/Merchandise ordering

The marketing specialist will support Diamond Mowers’ new product development initiatives and general branding

Critical Tasks:

1. Coordinate and support marketing activities for launching new products
2. Communicate with internal and external resources to gather project information
3. Organize and track project progress ensuring timelines and budgets are being met

Prior Experience (preferred):

• 3-5 years previous experience in marketing and communications.
• 3-5 years previous supervisory experience

Skills:

1. Bachelor’s Degree in marketing, Communications, or related field.
2. Software knowledge: Proficient MS Office products
3. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Abilities:

• Analytical and decision-making skills
• Manage multiple priorities and changing deadlines
• Independent problem-solving abilities
• Keen sense of urgency.
• Ability to work an 8-hour shift
• Sit, stand, and move during shift
• Detailed orientated and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Independent problem-solving abilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, vendors, and customers
• Superior organization skills and dedication to completing projects in a timely manner
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Coach and mentor others
• Plan, organize and delegate work assignments

Exhibits Company Values:

• Customer Focused – Meeting and exceeding internal and external customer expectations is the responsibility of everyone. Seek to understand customer expectations, listen and ask probing questions. Our work must drive the success of our internal and external customers.
• Accountability – We will be responsible for the expectations placed on us. We will be responsible for the commitments we make. When we fail, we will own it, learn from it, and communicate what we will do different in the future.
• Excellence – Continuous improvement is part of all we do, and a task for everyone. We will do our best work based on our resources, focusing on the work at-hand. We will place the highest value on actual implementation and taking action, learning as we proceed.
• Team Player – Think beyond individual concerns and to the long-term good of the company. Put aside personal aspirations for the benefit of the team. Work as a collaborator, not a competitor, treating peers with respect and dignity.

Diamond Mowers is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet.