Marketing Support Specialist

S&C Electric Company•Chicago, IL

21d•$73,920 - $97,885•Hybrid

About The Position

As an S&C Electric team member, you’ll work on projects that have real-world impact. You’ll help transform the grid for resilient and reliable power worldwide. S&C has more than a 100-year history of innovation and has been 100% employee-owned since 2012. We continue this legacy as a trusted, forward-thinking leader in the electrical industry. You will advance a safer, more reliable, and more resilient electrical grid. Our products help the grid adapt to severe weather and transition to clean energy. We’re big enough to be a respected industry leader but small enough for you to impact our company directly. Our commitment gives you opportunities to impact on and off the job positively. Join S&C to make an impact on tomorrow’s energy challenges and become an employee-owner. The Marketing Support Specialist is a pivotal customer-facing position in contributing to the company's overall marketing strategy. This role requires close collaboration with both the sales and marketing teams, focusing on enhancing S&C's visibility and impact at trade shows, events, onsite product demonstration centers, and traveling product demos. This role reports to the Manager - Marketing Support & Events and is based at S&C Electric Company headquarters in Chicago.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, a related field, or equivalent work experience.
Valid driver’s license.
5+ years of demonstrated experience in a marketing support role, with experience in trade show and event coordination.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to represent S&C professionally.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally at all levels of the organization and with customers.
Ability to effectively manage budgets for event services, shipping, and overall project expenditures.
Ability to use basic hand tools in supporting event setup.
Good negotiation skills, with the ability to negotiate and finalize cost-effective contracts with event service providers, exhibitors, and contractors.
Strong attention to detail and ability to complete activities with accuracy.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM)
Experience working with SolidEdge or similar drawing software
Experience using inventory & request management, project management, and lead capture tools
Previous experience working within the electrical power industry or a related area
Experience using Salesforce, Account Engagement/Pardot

Responsibilities

Partner with the events team and vendors to support the successful planning of industry and customer-facing events, including negotiating contracts, ensuring compliance with event service standards, tracking event budgets, and ensuring the overall timely and efficient execution of events.
Project manage and coordinate global trade shows & sponsorships, working closely with team members, exhibit house, event services, and contractors to ensure event plans are followed and ultimately successful.
Oversee event registrations, hotel reservations, and overall logistics to facilitate smooth event operations.
Coordinate the ordering, inspection, cleaning, preparation, assembly, testing, packing, and shipping of trade show assets and product demos.
Oversee onsite event setup and dismantle, providing clear direction to team members to ensure tasks are completed efficiently, safely, and in alignment with event objectives.
Coordinate the physical inventory of event supplies, signage, and demo products, including the tracking and deployment of product demos and trade show assets using an electronic inventory database system.
Demonstrate a commitment to understanding the power industry and S&C's solutions to effectively contribute to trade show success.
Stay abreast of new trends in the trade show industry and face-to-face marketing and make recommendations on how to improve current practices and the customer experience.
Set up and deploy lead capture tools at tradeshows. Use data to drive measurable ROI and impact to the business.
Serve as a Producer in external-facing virtual presentations and webinars.
Ensure the online company promotional store continues to meet business needs. This includes facilitating orders for internal stakeholders, reviewing and refreshing inventory, and managing processes.
Understand and comply with all applicable Company policies and rules.
Facilitate project meetings, ensuring clear communication of action items to key stakeholders.
Comfortable in learning to use a forklift for occasional event support, following the completion of company-provided training and licensing requirements.
Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Attend in-person or virtual meetings as requested or required.
Communicate effectively and respectfully with others.
Other responsibilities as assigned.