Sales & Marketing Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Looking to kick off your career in a role that blends sales, marketing, merchandising, and national retail strategy? Join Lavelle Industries in  Burlington, WI , as a  Sales & Marketing Specialist — a unique entry-level opportunity where you’ll get hands-on experience with a market-leading brand that sells products at major retailers across the country.

You’ll help support our market-leading products sold through major retailers like The Home Depot, Lowe’s, Menards, Ace, Walmart, and Amazon to name a few. Your work may include helping create sales materials, reviewing product and retail data, supporting new product launches, coordinating merchandising updates, and working with teams across sales, marketing, and product development.

We’re a family-owned, Made in the USA company with more than 100 years of history – and we are still growing! We also believe in developing talent – 91% of our leaders have been promoted from within – and many started where you are today. If you’re looking for a place to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career, you should apply today!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the execution of sales growth strategies, including new product launches, merchandising updates, and promotional vehicles
• Implement digital marketing merchandising strategies to drive sales across customer websites
• Represent Lavelle Industries in-person (and virtually) at customer training events, industry trade shows, and customer meetings.
• Communicate directly with customers regarding orders & inventory.
• Develop Genius-level toilet repair product knowledge to influence customers, store associates, and end users. 
• Support the sales team by developing presentations and sales materials.
• Conduct market research in the field to learn about customer needs & present findings internally.
• Share VOC (voice of customer) and collaborate with the team to brainstorm, develop, and implement innovative marketing strategies and campaigns 
• Using data to enhance the visibility and impact of our products in the market is a key role of the Marketing Specialist
• Monitor and report on sales results and trends
• Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Marketing Specialists, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and more 

Requirements

This is an entry-level position that is best suited for a new college graduate, or with up to 2-3 years’ experience. The successful candidate will have a blend of experience:

· Relevant internships and project work

· Sales and/or marketing experience is a plus

· Experience with supporting aftermarket hardware accounts is a major plus

Education

· Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience is preferred.

· Desirable educational backgrounds include: Sales, Marketing, Finance, Engineering or Business

Employee Benefits

• Growth-Oriented Company Culture: Korky University Training, Annual Professional Development 
• Competitive Salary (not commission)
• Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
• 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Yearly Profit Sharing & Bonus
• 10 paid holidays plus paid vacation time
• Casual Dress Code
• Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments.
• Tuition reimbursement
• Development, Weekly Mentoring Sessions
• We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!
• Defined path for career development