Marketing and Event Coordinator

Houston's Inc. is seeking an entry-level Marketing and Event Coordinator to join our growing Marketing team. This role offers the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the marketing industry while contributing to a dynamic and values-driven company with a strong work-life balance and collaborative culture.

About Houston’s

Houston's is a premier sourcing solution for the food service industry, specializing in the redistribution of specialty food and beverages, small wares, and equipment. Since 1933, we have provided exceptional service and delivery of products through the experience, knowledge, and passion of our employees. Our team is a diverse group of individuals with a shared sense of purpose, and we believe our customers' success is our success.

Position Purpose

The Marketing and Event Coordinator supports internal and external marketing initiatives and event planning through proactive project coordination, communication, and execution. This role collaborates with cross-functional teams to manage marketing requests, event logistics, and a variety of duties spanning digital, social media, email, and print channels.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of marketing campaigns across digital, social media, email, and print channels.
• Develop and distribute internal and customer-facing marketing materials.
• Maintain Houston’s website catalog by adding images and spec sheets, updating the “What’s New” section, and removing clearance items.
• Coordinate and prepare new customer welcome packets via mail and email.
• Attend and document/photograph all internal and external company events and activities.
• Manage ordering and distribution of company apparel/uniforms, including sweatshirts, t-shirts, employee recognition gifts, and other special requests.
• Design and distribute internal marketing materials such as posters, flyers, signage, digital slides, monthly newsletters, award certifications, and holiday cards using established templates.
• Print, stock, and mail sales enablement collateral to customers and team members.
• Manage and maintain product imagery and customer logos for marketing materials and the website.
• Maintain the organization and inventory of the marketing print room.
• Support coordination of event timelines, shipping schedules, registrations, and materials preparation in collaboration with the Marketing Project Manager.
• Coordinate event assets, collateral, and internal communication leading up to events.
• Support travel coordination and event documentation as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent experience.
• Customer service, photography, or event planning experience is preferred.
• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM is preferred.
• Familiarity with Canva or equivalent templated design tools is preferred.

Skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong presentation, written communication (spelling, grammar, language), and self-editing skills.
• Ability to self-motivate and self-manage while working independently on multiple projects.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, agile environment to meet deadlines.
• Excellent teamwork skills to collaborate effectively with co-workers, customers, and vendors with a positive and ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Must be able to pass a non-THC drug test and background check.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or sit for long periods of time.
• Look at a computer screen and use hands and fingers for keyboard and mouse with fine dexterity and repetitive motion.
• Lift up to 30 lbs occasionally.
• Speak clearly and actively listen.
• Utilize close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Perform complex tasks with very close attention to accuracy and quality.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.

Pay

$25-$26 per hour with discretionary quarterly bonuses and eligibility for quarterly Employee of the Month bonuses.

Benefits

• Employer-paid medical insurance for employee-only.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance, LTD, and EAP for employee-only.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• 401k with matching up to 6% (100% on the first 3%, 50% on the next 3%).
• Hybrid work-from-home (2 days/week) after 6 months of employment.