Associate Marketing Specialist

Light & Wonder•Raleigh, NC

About The Position

Now part of Light & Wonder, Grover Gaming brings a legacy of innovation, integrity, and game design excellence to every aspect of our growing team. Known for award-winning gaming experiences and an energizing workplace culture, Grover has built a reputation as a top employer and a trusted name in charitable gaming. Together, we're expanding our reach and reshaping the future of the industry. We're looking for a creative, highly organized Marketing Specialist to help bring our brand to life. This role supports a wide variety of marketing initiatives, including digital marketing, creative project coordination, trade shows, customer events, social media, and content. You'll support departments to keep projects moving, ensure exceptional event execution, and help create memorable experiences for our customers and partners. This role balances ongoing marketing responsibilities with event support throughout the year. During peak event planning and onsite execution, responsibilities will naturally shift toward supporting Grover Gaming's trade shows and customer events. During quieter periods, focus will return to broader marketing initiatives, creative project coordination, and departmental support, providing a dynamic and well-rounded opportunity for growth.

Requirements

Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Excellent follow-through abilities
Comfortable coordinating vendors, budgets, logistics, and cross-functional teams
Self-motivated with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Detail-oriented and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment
Willingness to travel and provide onsite support as needed
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Journalism, or a related field

Responsibilities

Support marketing initiatives across social media, email campaigns, and customer communications
Assist with content creation, presentations, and marketing collateral
Support customer communications through email marketing, promotional merchandise, and other customer-facing marketing initiatives to strengthen engagement and enhance the overall customer experience
Coordinate logistics for assigned trade shows, conventions, customer events, and internal meetings
Manage exhibitor registrations, sponsorship deliverables, event deadlines, and planning timelines
Coordinate booth services, shipping, vendor communications, and product requests
Assist with attendee registration, hotel rooming lists, travel coordination, and event scheduling
Support booth layouts, event planning documentation, and project timelines
Track event budgets, expense reports, and event proformas
Maintain event Teams sites, planning documents, and project files
Schedule planning meetings and maintain action item trackers
Process purchasing orders, invoices, and vendor payments
Maintain event calendars, marketing calendars, and master planning documents
Prepare presentations, executive summaries, reports, and meeting materials
Manage inventory of trade show assets, promotional materials, and event supplies
Provide onsite support for Grover Gaming trade shows, customer events, and company meetings as needed
Coordinate booth setup and teardown logistics
Support internal stakeholders during events to ensure a seamless customer experience
Assist with event execution, troubleshooting, and post-event wrap-up activities