MARKETING ASSISTANT

About the role

Jim Taylor Auto Group is looking for a reliable, creative, and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to join our growing marketing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys hands-on work, light design projects, content creation, and keeping a busy department organized. We offer a family-oriented workplace where you can grow, feel supported, and be part of a close-knit team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer chats throughout the day and help connect customers with the right dealership department
• Attend dealership events, sponsored events, press conferences, and community gatherings to take photos and assist as needed
• Collect and upload photos and short videos of dealership activity, new arrivals, team members, and inventory for marketing use
• Complete daily website checklist reviews and submit updates
• Run errands such as hanging signage, picking up printed materials, and transporting items between stores
• Assist with simple graphics and help gather social media content (photos, TikToks, short videos, etc.)
• Review inventory daily and write vehicle descriptions in vAuto
• Help gather information to update website pages and dealership history
• Keep internal documents and lists updated (vendor contacts, extensions, customer lists, etc.)
• Take incoming vendor calls and route messages to the marketing team
• Provide light technical support for the marketing department
• Assist in organizing and submitting monthly co-op documentation (after training)
• Help record and edit the weekly internal podcast, then distribute it to staff
• Support special projects throughout the year

Work Environment

A Workplace That Feels Like Family: Employees describe our environment as welcoming, tight-knit, and more like a family than a workplace. When you join our team, you’re part of something meaningful.

Our Values: People DRIVE Us
Dedication, Responsibility, Initiative, Value, and Empathy — each is backed by real expectations like “go the extra mile,” “bring your best,” “find solutions together,” and “meet people where they are.”

Community Impact
We are deeply invested in Northeast Louisiana. Each month we sponsor local causes, support nonprofits, and participate in community events. The annual Jim Taylor Memorial Sales Event alone has raised well over $200,000 for local charities. Your role directly supports this mission by helping capture content and tell the story of our community involvement.

Growth & Opportunity
We believe in training, mentorship, and upward mobility. Career paths are available in sales, service, accounting, HR, and more — and marketing is no different. This role is a launching pad for someone who wants to develop their skills and grow inside the company.

Requirements

• A dependable, organized self-starter
• Someone who enjoys creative tasks and learning hands-on
• Comfortable using computers, shared drives, and basic design tools
• Friendly, flexible, and eager to help wherever needed
• A valid driver’s license and ability to travel between dealership locations

Benefits

• Paid Time Off & Work-Life Balance: Vacation pay, sick pay, holiday pay, and bereavement leave
• Comprehensive Healthcare: Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance — plus free access to a medical clinic, mental health services, physical therapy, and a nutritionist
• 401(k) with Employer Match: Supporting your long-term stability and financial future
• Career Development & Mentorship: On-the-job training and mentorship from leadership who truly care about your success
• Employee Appreciation: Employee Appreciation Week, annual Christmas party, Thanksgiving potluck, tenure recognition, prizes, games, and celebrations
• Extra Perks: Employee pricing on vehicles, bonuses/spiffs, flexible scheduling (when possible), and a supportive team environment