Marketing Assistant

We are a John Deere dealer with 35 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, commercial, and residential customers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. At Quality Equipment, we pride ourselves on our commitment to our customers, our employees, and our community. Our employees and management stay close to our customers and strive to serve them quickly and in ways that make sense in each local area.

Our work culture is ethical, entrepreneurial, and hard working. We work with excellent people every day - our customers and our co-workers. Our work is challenging and offers a great deal of variety in the tasks we do. At Quality Equipment, we strive to be the premier John Deere dealer in our region by serving our customers with commitment and integrity.

We offer the opportunity for stable, rewarding, and challenging work with a large and growing company which still maintains the feel of a small business. At Quality Equipment, there are opportunities to grow and advance in your career.

We are currently looking for an Entry-Level Marketing Assistant to join us in our Fuquay-Varina store.

PURPOSE

To work closely with the Marketing Manager to implement online and offline marketing strategies, ensuring they meet best practices and assist in day-to-day operations in both online and office environments. This is an entry-level position which requires on-site, in-office work.


BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Handles company reputation management platform daily for social media by replying to online reviews and forwarding notification to appropriate staff members.
• Assists Marketing Manager with scheduling content for social media channels including Facebook, Google, and Instagram using online reputation management software.
• Assists Marketing Manager with printing and laminating of materials including flyers, price tags, and store signage.
• Performs routine and as-needed updates to company website using WordPress.
• Manage event supplies inventory and distribution for company sponsorships across 35 stores.
• Fulfill internal orders and distribution of supplies for other store locations including equipment decals, business cards, John Deere literature and sales folders.
• Handle customer inquiries received through our website and social media by forwarding or responding to messages on a daily basis.
• Create and utilize QR codes in marketing materials including price tags.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS, AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Good understanding of present day online marketing channels and usage.
• Must be a self-starter with outstanding communication skills and a positive attitude.
• Is highly productive on a daily basis and is able to manage a daily, weekly and monthly schedule.
• A fast learner that is great at time management and eager to acquire new skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Noise Levels: Medium to High
• Weight Requirements: Lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Mobility: Squatting, bending, climbing, lifting, reaching, twisting, standing, sitting and repetitive keyboarding for long durations of time.
• Visual: Working with PC, online content, and close detailed work.
• Work Environment: Exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and moving mechanical parts.
• Dexterity: Ability to grasp and manipulate tools, equipment and machines.

Our employees receive competitive wages and can participate in the benefits which currently include medical and dental insurance, flexible spending account, life insurance, paid time off, paid holidays, a 401(K) program with employer match and a company discount. In addition, Quality Equipment provides significant paid training and opportunities for professional and personal development. Our goal is for our employees to reach their full potential.