The Columbia Safety & Supply Family of Companies is Hiring a Marketing & Event Specialist Near Columbia, MO
Marketing & Event Specialist
Department: Marketing
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Columbia, Missouri
Description
The Columbia Safety & Supply family of companies focuses on client relationships that provide safety equipment, tools, and gear to businesses in 70 countries around the globe. Since our start in 2005, we have grown into a family of seven brands and eight locations throughout North America!
Our group is leading change in industrial distribution through tenacity, technology, and hard work. Together our international team makes up an exciting, high-growth powerhouse with a global headquarters in Columbia, MO. The Marketing & Event Specialist is responsible for creating and implementing marketing experiences that engage current and potential customers to cultivate leads, generate new business, and increase existing business. This role involves planning, executing, and evaluating marketing events, and partnerships in a way that improves brand awareness.
Key Responsibilities
Develop a comprehensive trade show and event plan based on historical data and trends from other high-performing companies
Ensure that each event is executed with branding, lead generation, and coordination with 3rd party vendors
Analyze best practices and industry trends of other high-performing companies for insights and recommendations on continuous improvement
Collect and analyze event performance, ROI, and customer feedback to optimize future campaigns and improve results.
Manage the experiential marketing budget and allocate resources effectively
Use digital platforms and social media to extend the reach and impact of campaigns
Identify potential partners and sponsors for collaborative marketing initiatives and co-branded experiences
Prepare and present regular reports on experiential marketing
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Experience in marketing or event management
Strong project management and organizational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
Knowledge of digital marketing platforms and trends
Travel up to 15% of the time is required
Benefits
We are a tight-knit group, and we understand the needs of our teammates. This personal connection allows us to strategically design competitive benefits packages that enhance the employee experience and support overall well-being. Some of our benefits:
Health, Vision & Dental Insurance with company contributions
Company HSA Contributions
Add On Insurance Options: Accident, Short Term Disability, etc.
Free Employee Assistance Program: 24/7 access
Paid Vacation: Balance Increases with Tenure
Sick Time: Use for yourself or family members
Volunteer Paid Time Off: Give back to our community & get paid!
Flexible Scheduling Options depending on role
401k Matching Options with no Vesting Requirements