Associate Marketing Coordinator (Irvine, CA)

GuidePoint Security•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

GuidePoint Security is seeking an entry-level Associate Marketing Coordinator to support administrative office tasks and help build the company’s brand in the assigned region. Based in the Irvine, California office, this role manages day-to-day office needs and supports regional marketing activities, including event logistics, marketing materials and giveaways, event contracts, vendor co-marketing, and communications. The coordinator will work collaboratively with regional sales and marketing teams, vendors, customers, and visitors, and should be comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced organization. The position works in an office setting 80% of the time. Up to 10% travel may be required to support larger marketing initiatives, and onsite attendance at Orange County and Los Angeles events may be required. Physical tasks include lifting items weighing up to 50 pounds and setting up event booths and signage, alongside extended periods of computer and desk work. GuidePoint Security is a privately held cybersecurity value-added reseller founded in 2011. The company describes itself as rapidly growing and profitable, with more than 1,300 employees, strategic partnerships with leading security vendors, and more than 6,200 customers.

Requirements

1–2 years of experience working in event marketing in a corporate environment.
Computer skills, including a solid understanding of Microsoft Office products, Gmail, and Google Cloud.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Self-motivated and proactive, with a track record of leading events and associated campaigns.
Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving ability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills for working with colleagues, regional teams, and vendor partners.
Strong attention to detail and results-oriented approach.
Able to lift boxes, drinks, and food weighing up to 50 pounds.
Able to set up event booths and signage.
Able to perform sedentary work and substantial wrist, hand, and/or finger movements for at least 8 hours a day.
Able to maintain close visual acuity for computer-terminal work and/or extensive reading for at least 8 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Marketo, Eventbrite, or a related marketing platform.
Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Experience with Salesforce or other CRM software.

Responsibilities

Oversee day-to-day office operations, including coordinating third-party vendors, liaising with building landlords, ordering supplies, and restocking food and beverages.
Support the scheduling and execution of internal and vendor meetings, serving as the primary liaison to provide a seamless experience for participants.
Assist regional marketing team members with creating, distributing, and collecting event contracts, and ensure deliverables are completed on time.
Research, purchase, and manage marketing giveaways and materials such as fact sheets and brochures; maintain inventory and coordinate shipping.
Collaborate with the team to promote events by creating social media graphics, postcards, and flyers using Canva or working with the GuidePoint Security design team.
Coordinate and create pop-up banners and event materials with regional leads and the design team.
Maintain registration lists and the event calendar, and provide the Southern California team with timely updates about office activities and upcoming events.
Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed.
Provide onsite support for events when needed.
Build and maintain relationships with vendors in connection with events and office activities.
Draft and send post-event follow-up communications, including thank-you messages and relevant resources.
Perform other related duties as needed and adhere to GuidePoint Security Core Values.

Benefits

Group medical insurance options, including a Zero Deductible PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with HSA.
GuidePoint pays 90% of employee and 70% of family premiums for the Zero Deductible PPO plan.
GuidePoint pays 100% of employee and 75% of family premiums for the High Deductible Health Plan.
For the High Deductible Health Plan with HSA, GuidePoint contributes annually in four equal quarterly installments: $850 for an employee or $1,750 for a family.
Group dental insurance, with GuidePoint paying 100% of employee premiums and 75% of family premiums.
12 corporate holidays.
Flexible Time Off (FTO) program.
Mobile phone and home internet allowance.
Eligibility for the retirement plan after two months, at open enrollment.
Pet benefit option.