Marketing Specialist & Event Coordinator

Spring Meadow Nursery Inc•Grand Haven, MI

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Love planning events and putting on just the right finishing touches to make them extra special? Do you love working as part of a team that values creativity, innovation, and new ideas? We’d love to hear from you for our Marketing Specialist and Event Coordinator position! Work to maximize the exposure and demand for the Proven Winners ColorChoice Shrubs brand and Spring Meadow products by organizing, managing and coordinating events such as meetings, receptions, and parties. Manage purchases and distribution of promotional items, employee gear, and customer gifts. Assist the marketing team with mailings, cataloging media mentions, responding to comments on social media posts and ads, and monitoring and recording trademarks and patents. This full-time salaried position is based in our Grand Haven, Michigan office and reports to the Marketing Manager. Balance of work is approximately 35% event planning and 65% other marketing duties, over the course of a year. Occasional travel may be required.

Requirements

Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills.
Computer literacy is a must, with a strong understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.), and good internet research skills.
Represent Spring Meadow Nursery and the Proven Winners plant brand in a positive and professional manner in all aspects of the role.
Valid driver’s license
Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 30 pounds
Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).

Nice To Haves

Experience with HubSpot a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate on- and off-site events for Spring Meadow customers, guests, and employees
Develop and deliver promotional marketing materials of various types
Welcome new hires
Manage the garden guest house scheduling and use
Manage and execute mailings on behalf of the marketing department
Order annual customer Christmas gifts
Monitor patents and trademarks
Assist with various projects as requested, including but not limited to: Ordering and distributing supplies to main and satellite offices, Monitoring and responding to comments on social media posts and ads, Create, write, and send the employee newsletter, Assist in holding raffles and plant giveaways during the growing season, Keep catalogs stocked in holders in lobby, conference center, and meeting rooms, Request replenishment of stored material from shipping team
Perform other related duties as required.
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Employee Handbook
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc. Safety Handbook.