Marketing Assistant

Position Overview The Marketing Assistant plays a key role in supporting marketing operations, customer education programs, events, and data management. This position works closely with internal teams and external partners to ensure marketing initiatives are executed efficiently and effectively while maintaining a high standard of organization and accuracy. Schedule Monday - Friday, 9:00am – 6:00pm. Key Responsibilities Manage inventory, organization, ordering, and distribution of marketing materials, promotional items, and branded merchandise. Coordinate customer communications including pharmacy closures, modified hours, and service updates. Support operational tasks such as cart order processing, tote label maintenance, and marketing asset management. Maintain organized marketing workspaces, storage areas, and inventory records. Assist with administration and maintenance of customer training programs and educational resources. Support course enrollment, communications, reporting, and content updates for online learning programs (e.g., Medication Aide and Personal Care Aide training). Coordinate training materials and communications with internal teams and customers. Assist in planning and executing trade shows, customer events, open houses, team meetings, and community outreach initiatives. Coordinate event logistics including registrations, promotional materials, travel, accommodations, and supplies. Support employee and customer recognition programs such as Nurses Week, Assisted Living Week, CNA Week, and holiday initiatives. Conduct market research and maintain market intelligence on customers, prospects, competitors, and industry trends. Maintain accurate data within Salesforce and other systems; perform audits, data validation, and reporting to support Sales, Account Management, and Business Development teams. Partner with Sales, Account Management, Operations, Clinical, HR, and other departments to support marketing initiatives. Coordinate with vendors, printers, and event partners to ensure timely project completion. Assist with marketing budget tracking and vendor invoice processing. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required. Degree (completed or in progress) in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field preferred. 1–2 years of related experience preferred. Strong organizational and project coordination skills. Excellent written communication, proofreading, and copywriting abilities. Proficiency in Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint). Experience with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools preferred. Familiarity with email marketing platforms and mass communications preferred. Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail and accuracy. Desired Attributes Driven, dependable, and aligned with Guardian's values. Strong planning, organization, and time management. Analytical mindset for problem solving. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams. Benefits Competitive pay. 401(k) with company match. Medical, Dental and Vision benefits (full-time employees working 30+ hours/week). Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts. Company-paid Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment. Company-paid Long-Term Disability and optional Short-Term Disability. Voluntary Employee and Dependent Life, Accident, and Critical Illness. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts. Wellbeing Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Guardian Angels fund. Paid holidays, sick days, and generous vacation benefits based on years of service. Background Southern Pharmacy Services is part of the Guardian family, one of the largest long-term care pharmacy companies in the U.S. We provide technology-enabled pharmacy services and a dedicated team focused on enriching lives of our seniors and complex-care patients. Equal Opportunity Statement Guardian Pharmacy Services is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons, without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Hiring Process All steps, including interviews, will be conducted by a Guardian employee or an approved vendor. We will not request sensitive personal or financial information via phone, email, or chat. #J-18808-Ljbffr