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Posted : Tuesday, December 12, 2023 02:51 AM
Creative, organized, detail-oriented: does that describe you? If so, then you just might be perfect for our Marketing Assistant and Event Coordinator role! This position plans every detail of on- and off-site events for Spring Meadow Nursery customers, employees, and horticulture industry visitors from near and far.
It also involves purchasing promotional items, employee gear, and gifts, helping to catalog and record patents, trademarks, and media mentions for the Proven Winners ColorChoice brand, and managing mailings and marketing contacts in our database.
This varied and dynamic role is a key member of our marketing team.
Excellent written and verbal communication is imperative, as are good computer skills, a drive to improve and optimize, and a positive attitude.
Work to maximize the exposure and demand for Proven Winners brand and Spring Meadow products by organizing, managing and coordinating events such as meetings, receptions, and parties.
Manage purchases and distribution of promotional items, employee gear, and customer gifts.
Assist the marketing team with mailings, cataloging media mentions, and monitoring and recording trademarks and patents.
This full-time salaried position is based in office located in Grand Haven, Michigan, and reports to the Marketing Manager.
Balance of work is approximately 40% event planning and 60% other marketing duties, over the course of a year.
Occasional travel may be required.
Due to the collaborative nature of this role, remote work is not possible.
Primary Responsibilities: Coordinate on- and off-site events for Spring Meadow customers, employees, and the horticulture industry Includes meetings, dinners, lunches, parties, office celebrations, and other events Works with team hosting the event for seamless execution and optimal guest experience Scout caterers and/or outside venues Purchase beverages, food service items, and decorations for events Review, evaluate, and develop ideas to improve events Keep office conference room stocked with beverages and other supplies for guests Coordinate with custodial crew for room arrangements and cleaning Communicate responsibilities to the relevant team and/or contractors for each event Arrange transportation and/or entertainment if requested Develop and deliver promotional marketing materials of various types Purchase customer gifts, giveaways, and promotional items.
Order logo wear for employees and facilitate embroidery and/or printing Serve as main point of contact for special-order office items for the sales and marketing teams Welcome new hires Print and install cubicle name tags Assemble and distribute welcome packages Purchase Proven Winners ColorChoice name tags for new employees Manage the garden guest house scheduling and use Serve as main point of contact for all departments to book guests Purchase food and beverages for guest use at cottage Purchase other supplies for the cottage as required Coordinate cleaning after guests, as well as annual maintenance (window washing, etc.
) Manage and execute mailings on behalf of the marketing department Maintain contact database for all marketing contacts Update contact database with address changes from returned marketing mailings and NCOA reports Enter consumer catalog requests Fulfill requests from consumers, universities, garden centers, etc.
Coordinate bulk mailings where possible Order and coordinate mailing for the annual gift Monitor patents and trademarks Record for reference Communicate updates to appropriate team members Supply specimens to attorneys when needed Catalog media mentions Scan and archive Add key media mentions to the digital asset management software Compile monthly reports for PR specialist Assist with various projects as requested, including but not limited to: Ordering and distributing supplies to main and satellite offices Keep catalogs stocked in holders in lobby, conference center, and meeting rooms Request replenishment of stored material from shipping team Scan and archive all visitor agreements by date Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as required.
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Employee Handbook Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Safety Handbook.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills.
Computer literacy is a must, with a strong understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.
), and good internet research skills.
Experience with HubSpot a plus.
Represent Spring Meadow Nursery and the Proven Winners plant brand in a positive and professional manner in all aspects of the role.
Valid driver’s license Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 20 pounds Performance Requirements: Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616) 846-4729.
Job Type: full time; salary Pay: starting at $30,000 per year, dependent upon experience.
Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.
Benefits: Eligible for health insurance benefits, subject to new hire waiting period.
It also involves purchasing promotional items, employee gear, and gifts, helping to catalog and record patents, trademarks, and media mentions for the Proven Winners ColorChoice brand, and managing mailings and marketing contacts in our database.
This varied and dynamic role is a key member of our marketing team.
Excellent written and verbal communication is imperative, as are good computer skills, a drive to improve and optimize, and a positive attitude.
Work to maximize the exposure and demand for Proven Winners brand and Spring Meadow products by organizing, managing and coordinating events such as meetings, receptions, and parties.
Manage purchases and distribution of promotional items, employee gear, and customer gifts.
Assist the marketing team with mailings, cataloging media mentions, and monitoring and recording trademarks and patents.
This full-time salaried position is based in office located in Grand Haven, Michigan, and reports to the Marketing Manager.
Balance of work is approximately 40% event planning and 60% other marketing duties, over the course of a year.
Occasional travel may be required.
Due to the collaborative nature of this role, remote work is not possible.
Primary Responsibilities: Coordinate on- and off-site events for Spring Meadow customers, employees, and the horticulture industry Includes meetings, dinners, lunches, parties, office celebrations, and other events Works with team hosting the event for seamless execution and optimal guest experience Scout caterers and/or outside venues Purchase beverages, food service items, and decorations for events Review, evaluate, and develop ideas to improve events Keep office conference room stocked with beverages and other supplies for guests Coordinate with custodial crew for room arrangements and cleaning Communicate responsibilities to the relevant team and/or contractors for each event Arrange transportation and/or entertainment if requested Develop and deliver promotional marketing materials of various types Purchase customer gifts, giveaways, and promotional items.
Order logo wear for employees and facilitate embroidery and/or printing Serve as main point of contact for special-order office items for the sales and marketing teams Welcome new hires Print and install cubicle name tags Assemble and distribute welcome packages Purchase Proven Winners ColorChoice name tags for new employees Manage the garden guest house scheduling and use Serve as main point of contact for all departments to book guests Purchase food and beverages for guest use at cottage Purchase other supplies for the cottage as required Coordinate cleaning after guests, as well as annual maintenance (window washing, etc.
) Manage and execute mailings on behalf of the marketing department Maintain contact database for all marketing contacts Update contact database with address changes from returned marketing mailings and NCOA reports Enter consumer catalog requests Fulfill requests from consumers, universities, garden centers, etc.
Coordinate bulk mailings where possible Order and coordinate mailing for the annual gift Monitor patents and trademarks Record for reference Communicate updates to appropriate team members Supply specimens to attorneys when needed Catalog media mentions Scan and archive Add key media mentions to the digital asset management software Compile monthly reports for PR specialist Assist with various projects as requested, including but not limited to: Ordering and distributing supplies to main and satellite offices Keep catalogs stocked in holders in lobby, conference center, and meeting rooms Request replenishment of stored material from shipping team Scan and archive all visitor agreements by date Additional Responsibilities: Perform other related duties as required.
Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Employee Handbook Follow Spring Meadow Nursery, Inc.
Safety Handbook.
Knowledge and Skill Requirements: Well-organized, detail-oriented, and excellent communication skills.
Computer literacy is a must, with a strong understanding of MS Office (Word, Excel, etc.
), and good internet research skills.
Experience with HubSpot a plus.
Represent Spring Meadow Nursery and the Proven Winners plant brand in a positive and professional manner in all aspects of the role.
Valid driver’s license Must possess the ability to lift, carry, or otherwise move 20 pounds Performance Requirements: Must maintain a level of performance equivalent to company standards, that being a “Meets Expectations” in all areas of your performance evaluations (including but not limited to, Self and Management reviews).
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job.
They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.
This organization participates in E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.
If you require an accommodation in the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resources team at (616) 846-4729.
Job Type: full time; salary Pay: starting at $30,000 per year, dependent upon experience.
Amount is not inclusive of total compensation package.
Benefits: Eligible for health insurance benefits, subject to new hire waiting period.
• Phone : (616) 846-4729
• Location : Grand Haven, MI
• Post ID: 9005398401
