Marketing Assistant

About the Role

O'Rourke Sales Company is currently seeking a highly motivated Marketing & Product Management Assistant to support the sales team by promoting our vast collection of brands and products through various marketing mediums. Headquartered in Davenport, Iowa, this full-time position will report to the office. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who is willing to take direction but also shows initiative and can work independently on projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Product Information Management (PIM) database including specs, dimensions, images, and persuasive copy
• Create and Maintain spreadsheet-based price sheets for the company
• Inventory reporting as needed
• Assist with content development and performance analysis of the company's email and social media marketing campaigns as needed
• Communicate with vendors to request and obtain current, relevant product information and marketing assets
• Help plan and prepare for trade shows throughout the year
• Assist dealers with build sheets and web portal maintenance
• Assist in completing the vast variety of project requests submitted to the Marketing Department
• Support other departments with the design and creation of shipping labels, bar codes, photo editing; whatever is needed to make their jobs more efficient

Qualifications

• Minimum Associates degree required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office: Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with FTP sites for upload/download of data
• Adobe Graphics Software (Required)
• Experience and knowledge of print and digital marketing including but not limited to email and social media marketing (Required)
• Ability to work within a team and take pride of ownership in work performed
• Demonstrates the ability to take initiative and problem solve
• Reliable attendance and work history
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple assignments while working on potentially short deadlines