Marketing Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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 of brand messaging and visual standards across marketing materials, sectors, subsidiaries, and channels.
• Develop branded materials, including brochures, flyers, presentations, and event collateral.
• Work with leadership and internal stakeholders to understand marketing needs and turn 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 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 business opportunities for Prairie Band Distribution Group through prospecting, outreach, and relationship development.
• Visit local businesses, introduce products and services, assess customer needs, and generate and close sales.
• Develop and maintain relationships with new and existing customers to support 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.