Marketing & Sales Specialist – Mid Level

Prairie Band LLC•Holton, KS

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Prairie Band LLC is seeking a creative, organized, and results-oriented Marketing Specialist to support marketing initiatives across the organization, including subsidiaries and communications efforts, from its Holton, Kansas office. The role develops and executes campaigns, creates content, maintains the organization’s digital presence, promotes services and brand, and supports revenue growth through direct sales for designated commercial subsidiaries. The position combines hands-on content development, campaign coordination, and direct sales responsibilities. The specialist prospects and builds relationships with potential customers, visits local businesses, manages customer relationships, and closes sales. Approximately 30% local travel is required, with access to a company vehicle for authorized business activities. The role is full-time and on-site in Holton, Kansas.

Requirements

Three to five years of relevant experience in marketing, communications, sales, or a related field.
Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, business, or a related discipline; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
Strong writing, editing, proofreading, and verbal communication skills.
Experience creating content for digital and print channels.
Experience managing business social media accounts and email marketing campaigns.
Working knowledge of website content management systems and marketing analytics tools.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and design tools such as Adobe Creative Pro, InDesign, and Illustrator.
Ability to identify prospective customers, build business relationships, and support sales growth through direct outreach and customer engagement.
Strong interpersonal, customer service, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, including the ability to confidently present products and close sales.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage competing deadlines.
Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with colleagues and external partners.
Ability and willingness to travel locally approximately 30% of the time for customer visits and sales activities.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet company requirements for operating a company vehicle.
Ability to work on-site in Holton, Kansas.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting marketing and/or sales for a professional service, business-to-business, or multi-entity organization.
Familiarity with search engine optimization, paid digital advertising, and customer relationship management platforms.
Experience with photography, basic video editing, or multimedia content creation.
Experience coordinating events and managing vendor relationships.
A portfolio demonstrating writing, campaign development, design, or other relevant marketing work.
Experience in outside sales, customer prospecting, account development, or business-to-business product distribution.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute marketing campaigns that support business goals and brand awareness.
Write, edit, and proofread content for websites, social media, email campaigns, newsletters, presentations, and printed materials.
Manage social media calendars, publish content, monitor engagement, and recommend improvements.
Update website content and coordinate website enhancements with internal teams or outside vendors.
Ensure consistency across marketing materials, sector brands, subsidiary branding, messaging, visual standards, and brand identity.
Develop branded materials, including brochures, flyers, presentations, and event collateral.
Work with leadership and internal stakeholders to identify marketing needs and translate them into project plans and deliverables.
Support trade shows, community events, sponsorships, and other promotional activities.
Track campaign performance, website traffic, email engagement, and other relevant metrics; summarize findings and recommend adjustments.
Coordinate with photographers, printers, designers, and other vendors.
Manage project timelines, marketing files and assets, and assigned expenses.
Identify and pursue new business opportunities for Prairie Band Distribution Group through prospecting, outreach, and relationship development with prospective commercial customers.
Conduct local business visits, introduce products and services, assess customer needs, and generate and close sales.
Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to encourage repeat business and revenue growth.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, leads, and follow-up actions.
Coordinate with Prairie Band Distribution Group leadership regarding product availability, pricing, customer requirements, and sales priorities.
Track sales activities and results, including prospective customers contacted, new accounts established, and sales generated.
Travel locally approximately 30% of the time for customer outreach and sales activities, using a company vehicle for authorized business purposes.
Perform other job-related responsibilities as requested by the supervisor.