Marketing & Events Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Ready to take on a new challenge?

Come be part of the billion-dollar freight industry with Summit Logistics Group! Voted the #1 fastest-growing company in Wilmington and ranked #190 among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. Summit Logistics Group is looking for a creative, highly organized, results-driven, and motivated Marketing & Events Specialist to join our team. If you're passionate about marketing, creating engaging content, building a strong brand, and bringing people together through events and company culture, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and grow your career with us.

The Marketing & Events Specialist plays a key role in supporting the company's marketing, branding, communications, events, and culture initiatives across our 3PL and asset divisions. This position is responsible for managing digital content, supporting marketing initiatives, coordinating company and industry events, and helping showcase Summit Logistics Group's people, services, accomplishments, and culture. The successful candidate will be expected to take ownership of projects, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable results in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate is results-driven, creative, proactive, professional, highly organized, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities. This person should be able to work independently, take initiative, solve problems, and consistently follow projects through to completion. If you enjoy marketing, content creation, event planning, working with people, and the fast-paced world of transportation and logistics, this could be the opportunity for you.

What We Offer:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Competitive base salary
• Paid Training
• 401(k)
• Weekly Team Building Events and Competitions
• Opportunities for community outreach
• Paid Time Off program that increases as you continue your career with us
• Growth opportunities within the company
• Sponsored company outings

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute marketing initiatives across Summit Logistics Group 3PL and asset divisions.
• Manage and maintain the company's social media platforms and content calendar.
• Create engaging, high-quality content highlighting the company's services, capabilities, employees, customers, equipment, facilities, accomplishments, and community involvement.
• Coordinate website content and updates to ensure information remains current and aligned with company branding.
• Create marketing materials, presentations, digital graphics, promotional materials, and other branded content.
• Coordinate photography and video content for marketing, social media, events, and company communications.
• Support internal and external communications, including employee announcements, company updates, and marketing communications.
• Maintain consistent branding across digital platforms, marketing materials, events, and other company communications.
• Coordinate with external marketing vendors, photographers, designers, printers, and other partners as needed.
• Track and analyze marketing activity, digital engagement, campaign performance, and other key metrics to measure results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and opportunities to increase company visibility and brand awareness.
• Plan and coordinate company events, customer events, industry events, conferences, trade shows, and employee activities.
• Manage event logistics including venues, catering, vendors, invitations, promotional materials, signage, and supplies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, recognition activities, and company culture programs.
• Work closely with leadership, sales, operations, recruiting, and other departments to identify and execute marketing and event opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion and proactively communicate progress, challenges, and results.
• Identify opportunities to improve marketing efforts, processes, engagement, and overall company visibility.
• Maintain organized marketing assets, event materials, photos, videos, logos, and other company resources.
• Assist with special projects and other marketing, event, and company initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or event coordination.
• Experience managing social media platforms and developing content strategies.
• Experience using Canva or similar graphic design platforms.
• Experience with website content management, email marketing, or digital marketing platforms.
• Experience coordinating corporate events, trade shows, conferences, or industry events.
• Experience with photography, video, or other visual content creation.
• Experience working with marketing agencies, vendors, or outside partners.
• Experience with marketing analytics, reporting, CRM, or other marketing technology platforms.
• Experience developing and executing marketing initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience working in a high-growth or fast-paced organization.
• Proven experience in marketing, communications, and event coordination.
• Experience creating and managing digital content and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Results-driven approach with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working under deadlines.
• Professional and effective communication skills with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.

Work Location Requirements:

This position requires full-time, Monday-Friday 8 AM - 5 PM on-site presence at our Wilmington, NC (28403) facility.

Work Authorization Requirements:

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application.
We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a U.S. Employment visa (e.g., H-1B) for this position.

Summit Logistics Group is proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all team members and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, natural hairstyles, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), marital status, political affiliation, military service, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Summit Logistics Group conforms to the spirit as well as complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career.