Marketing Specialist

Job Type Full-time Job Description ARG Industrial is looking for a Marketing Specialist who can own execution across a wide range of marketing functions and bring real creative ability to the work. This is not a coordinator role. We are looking for someone who can produce content, build campaigns, design materials, and manage multiple workstreams with the discipline and independence to keep things moving. This role is the second full-time seat in ARG’s marketing department. It reports directly to the Director of Marketing and works across digital, print, email, social, and sales enablement. The ideal candidate brings a blend of creative instinct and operational follow-through, someone who can take a creative brief and run with it, and who wants to grow into broader ownership as the department evolves. Creative ownership is built into this role from day one. We want someone who can bring ideas, develop assets, and take initiative, not just execute what’s already been decided. ARG Industrial is a 100% employee-owned company that provides hose, fittings and associated industrial products for a wide variety of markets and industries. These include equipment manufacturing, transportation, oil and gas, marine, construction, food & beverage, government and others. The company delivers value through quality fabrication, product expertise and meaningful service throughout Oregon, Washington, Alaska and Northern Idaho. We are a hands-on customer service company that believes our employees are our greatest asset. If you’d like to find out more about our company, please visit our website at: Benefits Competitive salary 100% employee-owned company Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) Excellent medical, dental and vision benefits 401(k) plan with match Paid holidays / vacation / sick time Performance bonuses Essential Functions Core Expectations Embody the ARG Industrial Core Values of authenticity, taking ownership, being helpful and collaborative, having a desire to elevate and evolve, and exhibiting grit. Campaign Production & Email Marketing Build, schedule, and deploy email campaigns in Constant Contact, newsletters, drip sequences, customer communications, and program-specific sends. Design and produce campaign assets including email templates, digital graphics, and supporting print materials. Coordinate production timelines across multi-channel campaigns (print, digital, email, social) to ensure on-time delivery. Manage the Constant Contact platform day-to-day; transition to full platform administration as you get aligned with ARG’s audience strategy. Creative Production & Content Design banners, graphics, and visual assets for web and digital use, including seasonal promotions, campaign-specific content, and branch-facing materials. Develop and maintain a library of branded Canva templates that branch managers and sales teams can use independently. Write and edit blog content, web copy, and marketing collateral in ARG’s voice, knowledgeable, straight-talking, and customer-first. Coordinate logistics and scheduling for photography and video production, working from the Director’s creative direction and briefing outside teams as needed. Own day-to-day social media execution, posting, scheduling, and community engagement, under the Director’s creative direction, approval, and periodic review. Contribute creative ideas to campaigns and programs; this role has space to bring a point of view. Sales Enablement & Collateral Print, pack, and ship sales collateral to branch locations and sales teams across the ARG network. Manage the production and updates of established marketing documentation, VMI materials, vendor co-branded assets, product sheets, and standard distributor docs. Administer the promo and apparel ordering portal; onboard new branch managers to the platform and manage the annual buy-up process. Manage business card ordering and fulfillment for branch and sales staff. Coordinate vendor co-branded materials from confirmation through distribution. Digital & Platform Management Own and maintain ARG’s Google, Apple, and Bing business listings across all 13 branch locations, keeping hours, photos, addresses, details, and customer reviews current. Administer the company email signature program, managing updates, templates, and rollout to new employees. Support website updates, landing pages, and CMS uploads in collaboration with the eCommerce team. Manage brand asset distribution and maintain an organized, accessible digital asset library. Events, Trade Shows & Branch Support Coordinate logistics for trade shows, branch events, and ARG’s Annual Company Summit, including materials, signage, and vendor coordination. Field and fulfill branch event requests in coordination with the Director of Marketing. Support NAHAD industry events and other conference logistics as needed. Support execution and logistics for October Employee Ownership Month activities. Provide production and logistics support for new store setups, planograms, and retail displays, in coordination with the Retail & Merchandising Specialist. Analytics & Reporting Support Support social media analytics collection and reporting as the department builds out a broader reporting framework. Help track campaign performance metrics and prepare summaries for the Director of Marketing. Support customer survey distribution, including flyers and in-store information materials. Perform other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Demonstrated creative production ability, graphic design, copywriting, or content creation; we’ll ask to see examples. Strong writing skills with the ability to adapt tone across formats and audiences, email, web, print, and social each have distinct needs. Proficiency in Canva; ability to produce clean, on-brand visual assets independently. Organizational discipline to manage multiple active projects, track deliverables, and hit deadlines without a lot of supervision. Collaborative and receptive to feedback, this role works closely with the Director of Marketing and across the ARG organization. Comfortable working semi-independently with clear goals and periodic check-ins. Proficiency with Claude, ChatGPT, and other AI tools useful for marketing research and content development. Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and comply with ARG’s drug-free workplace policy throughout employment. Preferred Qualifications Working knowledge of our industry, related products, manufacturers, end user markets, and industrial sales processes. Experience with email marketing platforms (Constant Contact or similar), building, scheduling, and deploying campaigns. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, or Premiere) in addition to Canva. Skilled in the use of AI tools, with proficiency in AI script building, artifact creation, and AI resource management. Familiarity with CMS platforms or eCommerce content management. Experience supporting or coordinating events, trade shows, or multi-location logistics. Exposure to SEO fundamentals, web content, or digital advertising is a plus; this is baseline familiarity, not an owned function for this role. SEO strategy and technical performance sit with ARG’s eCommerce/digital team; this role supports that work through blog and web content, not through owning SEO strategy. Education No specific degree is required for this role. If you have completed coursework, certifications, or training that relates to marketing, communications, graphic design, content creation, or digital marketing, formal or informal, please include it in your application. Relevant experience and demonstrated ability will be weighted equally with formal credentials. Working Conditions Some travel to ARG branch locations and offsite events may be required. Ability to spend long periods of time sedentary at a workstation. Ability to operate computer systems and other standard office equipment. Face-to-face video conferencing will be used for regular communication. ARG Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer As an employee-owned company, we hold a deep commitment to our customers, co-workers, and their families. Therefore, our work environment is 100% drug-free . All applicants will be subject to a pre-employment drug screening, as well as random drug tests throughout the probationary period and employment tenure. If you cannot meet this requirement, we kindly ask you not to submit your application for consideration. Requirements Applicant must be willing to: Be legally authorized to work in the United States. Pass a drug-screening pre-employment and randomly throughout employment. Salary Description $30.00 - $35.00 per hour DOE #J-18808-Ljbffr