Marketing & Events Specialist

About the role

Voted the #1 fastest-growing company in Wilmington and ranked #190 among the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., Summit Logistics Group is seeking a creative, highly organized, results-driven, and motivated Marketing & Events Specialist.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing initiatives across Summit Logistics Group 3PL and asset divisions.
• Manage and maintain the company's social media platforms and content calendar.
• Create engaging, high-quality content highlighting the company's services, capabilities, employees, customers, equipment, facilities, accomplishments, and community involvement.
• Coordinate website content and updates to ensure information remains current and aligned with company branding.
• Create marketing materials, presentations, digital graphics, promotional materials, and other branded content.
• Capture photography and video content for marketing, social media, events, and company communications.
• Support internal and external communications, including employee announcements, company updates, and marketing communications.
• Maintain consistent branding across digital platforms, marketing materials, events, and other company communications.
• Coordinate with external marketing vendors, photographers, designers, printers, and other partners as needed.
• Track and analyze marketing activity, digital engagement, campaign performance, and other key metrics to measure results and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Research industry trends, competitors, and opportunities to increase company visibility and brand awareness.
• Plan and coordinate company events, customer events, industry events, conferences, trade shows, and employee activities.
• Manage event logistics including venues, catering, vendors, invitations, promotional materials, signage, and supplies.
• Support employee engagement initiatives, celebrations, recognition activities, and company culture programs.
• Work closely with leadership, sales, operations, recruiting, and other departments to identify and execute marketing and event opportunities.
• Manage multiple projects and priorities while consistently meeting deadlines and delivering high-quality results.
• Take ownership of assigned projects from concept through completion and proactively communicate progress, challenges, and results.
• Identify opportunities to improve marketing efforts, processes, engagement, and overall company visibility.
• Maintain organized marketing assets, event materials, photos, videos, logos, and other company resources.
• Absorb and assist with special projects and other marketing, event, and company initiatives as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in marketing, communications, digital marketing, or event coordination.
• Experience managing social media platforms and developing content strategies.
• Experience using Canva or similar graphic design platforms.
• Experience with website content management, email marketing, or digital marketing platforms.
• Experience coordinating corporate events, trade shows, conferences, or industry events.
• Experience with photography, video, or other visual content creation.
• Experience working with marketing agencies, vendors, or outside partners.
• Experience with marketing analytics, reporting, CRM, or other marketing technology platforms.
• Experience developing and executing marketing initiatives with measurable results.
• Experience working in a high-growth or fast-paced organization.
• Proven experience in marketing, communications, and event coordination.
• Experience creating and managing digital content and social media.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Results-driven approach with the ability to establish priorities, meet deadlines, and deliver measurable results.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and take ownership of assigned projects.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy while working under deadlines.
• Professional and effective communication skills with employees, customers, vendors, and leadership.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace.