Marketing Specialist

Marketing SpecialistWe are proud to be SJE! At SJE, we are more than a company—we are a family of brands with a shared vision and mission to provide industry-leading, innovative, and reliable control and monitoring solutions that improve efficiencies, protect the environment, and deliver dependable solutions to our valued customers. We are looking for a Marketing Specialist to support our Corporate Marketing and Sales teams. This role may work out of our Birmingham, AL location or any of our locations.The job:As our Marketing Specialist, you will plan and coordinate events and programs that support SJE's strategic marketing plan. Your primary responsibilities will include organizing trade shows, training sessions, and corporate events; administering co-op marketing and corporate apparel programs; managing events and promotional assets; and supporting the Marketing and Sales teams.In this role, you will:Plan regional, national, and international trade shows, on-site and regional training sessions, and corporate eventsLead planning meetings and coordinate exhibit space, booth design, signage, staffing, collateral, apparel, promotional items, speaking engagements, vendors, shipments, invoices, schedules, and timelinesManage the relationship with SJE's trade show vendor and coordinate show details and shipmentsEvaluate SJE's trade show presence and recommend improvements to booth layouts and product displaysMaintain accurate company listings online and printed show guidesManage vendor-held and in-house inventories of products, displays, and other event assetsDevelop and maintain a monthly events calendar and communicate upcoming activities for online promotionDevelop, implement, and administer co-op marketing plans through the vendor portalCoordinate product offerings for the co-op marketing programManage vendor relationships for online printing, promotional products, and apparelMonitor and manage vendor-portal account balancesCommunicate co-op program information to representatives and other participantsManage SJE's corporate apparel program, including product selection, vendor relationships, account balances, and employee communicationsAssist Marketing team members in completing projects on time and within budgetCoordinate company and industry-association memberships and maintain the membership databaseCoordinate shipments for new product launches, including product samplesComplete graphic design projects and other special assignments as directedThe skills, education, and experience you need:To succeed in this role, you must have:Experience coordinating trade shows, training sessions, corporate events, or similar programsStrong project-management and organizational skillsExperience coordinating event logistics, schedules, vendors, shipments, invoices, and promotional materialsThe ability to manage several projects, deadlines, and event details simultaneouslyExperience working with vendor portals, account balances, inventory, or program budgetsStrong written and verbal communication skillsExcellent attention to detail and follow-throughThe ability to build productive relationships with vendors, employees, sales representatives, and cross-functional teamsThe ability to identify opportunities to improve event displays and attendee experiencesExperience supporting promotional-products, apparel, co-op marketing, or similar programsThe ability to complete basic graphic design projects as assignedA bachelor's degree in marketing, event planning or related field and 1-2 years of experience is required.Answering your questions:When you are considering a new job, it is normal to have a ton of questions. Here are a few questions we are asked all the time.What are the hours? Normal hours are 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.What is your Paid Time Off and holiday policy? Up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in your first year plus eight paid holidays.What benefits do you offer? We offer a robust benefits package, including health, life, short-term and long-term disability insurance, as well as dental and vision programs you need to take care of your family, along with other benefit options.What is my commute? Plug this address into Google Maps: 5201 Princeton Way, Hoover, AL 35226 or check out our other locations on our website.How much travel is required? 10 – 15%We will answer more of your questions during the first interview. Expect to hear about the next steps if you meet the job requirements.Why work with us:At SJE, we believe in empowering our employees to grow professionally while making a real impact. We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a collaborative culture that encourages creativity and problem-solving. Join us and become a part of something bigger. Join a company where you're not just working—you're building a legacy!