Promotions Associate

About The Opportunity

Join a dynamic marketing and promotions agency located in Houston, TX in the consumer goods sector, driving brand awareness through engaging in-store activations and large-scale events across the United States. As a Promotions Associate, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver seamless promotional campaigns that captivate audiences and generate measurable results. This on-site role offers hands-on exposure to every phase of campaign execution—from planning and logistics to performance analysis and vendor relations.

Role & Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute on-site promotional events, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and project timelines.
• Assist in the development and maintenance of marketing collateral, including signage, samples, and giveaways.
• Liaise with vendors and suppliers to secure materials, negotiate costs, and track deliveries.
• Maintain the promotional calendar, schedule meetings, and update stakeholders on project milestones.
• Monitor campaign performance metrics and compile post-event reports to inform optimization efforts.
• Support budget tracking, expense reconciliation, and purchase order processing for promotions activities.
  
  

Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in event coordination, promotional marketing, or retail activations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and CRM platforms.
• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work on-site full time in the United States and manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines.
  
  

Preferred

• Familiarity with graphic design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and basic layout principles.
• Experience using marketing automation or CRM systems (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
• Prior exposure to budget management and vendor negotiation within a promotional context.
• Ability to travel occasionally to support regional events and trade shows.
  
  

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