What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing & Project Specialist position at VanTran Transformers?
Description
Summary/Objective
Lead marketing efforts to improve brand awareness through marketing collateral development, social media, advertisement, trade shows, sponsorships, earned media and seminars/events. Coordination of company events including ensuring staff attendance and participation at trade shows and seminars. Develop professional, high-quality presentations for customer events and internal business purposes. Utilize technical writing skills for commercial and technical publications. Additionally, serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the order lifecycle, managing their projects from order entry through delivery. Coordinate documentation, track order progress, and ensure seamless communication between internal teams and the customer. Proactively address inquiries, provide status updates, and resolve any issues to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams to align customer expectations with company capabilities and timelines.
Essential Functions
No supervisory responsibility.
Environment/Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
At-Will Employment
Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
Summary/Objective
Lead marketing efforts to improve brand awareness through marketing collateral development, social media, advertisement, trade shows, sponsorships, earned media and seminars/events. Coordination of company events including ensuring staff attendance and participation at trade shows and seminars. Develop professional, high-quality presentations for customer events and internal business purposes. Utilize technical writing skills for commercial and technical publications. Additionally, serve as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the order lifecycle, managing their projects from order entry through delivery. Coordinate documentation, track order progress, and ensure seamless communication between internal teams and the customer. Proactively address inquiries, provide status updates, and resolve any issues to ensure a smooth and efficient experience. Work closely with sales, engineering, and production teams to align customer expectations with company capabilities and timelines.
Essential Functions
- Daily On-Site Attendance.
- Make recommendations and implement changes regarding brand awareness and marketing
- Creation and publication of commercial and technical material in digital, social, and print media
- Routine publication of product and project profile articles
- Ensure branding consistency across all media and corporate collateral
- Increase website traffic, awareness, and sales opportunities through www.vantran.com
- Recommend, coordinate and participate at trade shows and sales events
- Recommend and maintain inventory of customer giveaways
- Deliver public relation activities within agreed upon budget
- Flexible work hours adapting to critical timelines
- Technical understanding of product offering
- Business understanding of corporate value proposition (quality, customer service, responsiveness)
- Collaborative Interaction with sales personnel
- Implementation of routine engagement programs for external sales representatives
- Process and validate customer orders in the ERP/CRM system
- Ensure order details, pricing, and delivery schedules are accurate
- Generate and send order confirmations and documentation
- Coordinate with Sales, Engineering, and Production to resolve issues
- Track order progress and provide customer updates
- Maintain organized records of orders and communications.
- Communication Proficiency
- Customer/Client Focus
- Enthusiastic and Energetic Demeanor
- Results-Driven
- Strategic Thinking
- Accountable to Objectives
- Customer-Driven
- Sales Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Self-Directed
- Positive Attitude
- Proficiency in MS Office and Email and Marketing Software (i.e. Constant Contact)
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Products (Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop)
No supervisory responsibility.
Environment/Physical Requirements
The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Must be able to access and navigate each department in the Office and Factory Floor.
This is a full-time position, and hours of work and days are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. However, depending on workload there may be occasional longer days and occasional weekends as needed. Employee is expected to work the hours necessary in order to timely and satisfactorily complete all necessary work tasks.
Travel
Travel is not required for this position.
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Experience in Sales and Marketing roles preferred.
- Experience with manufactured product preferred.
- 15 days of PTO on an annual basis
- 100% of Employee Premium on HMO Medical Plan, Dental, Vision, and Group Life paid for
- Voluntary Life
- Aflac Insurance—Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital, Short Term Disability, Cancer, Term Life, Whole Life
- 401(k): 4.5% employer match
Work Authorization/Security Clearance
Required to be authorized to work lawfully in the US.
AAP/EEO Statement
VanTran Transformers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, genetic information, and any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal antidiscrimination law covering employment.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time in the Company’s sole discretion.
At-Will Employment
Your employment is at-will, which means that either you or the Company may terminate your employment at any time, for any or no reason, with or without cause or notice. Nothing in this job description serves to alter your at-will status, or should be deemed a promise of employment for any specified time period.
Disclaimer
This job description does not constitute a contract of employment, either express or implied. This job description is for informational purposes only. The Company has the discretion to alter the terms and conditions of employment, including the duties and responsibilities set forth herein, during the course of your employment in accordance with any appliable notice requirements under federal, state, or local law.
