MARKETING ASSISTANT

Hours:               Summer Internship or Full Time - 5 days per week 7:00 am – 4:00 pm with some Saturday hours

                            (Days, hours and times may vary depending on location needs)

 

Job Summary: Assist in developing new accounts and business opportunities. Follow up with and expand opportunities we have with existing customers. Work on developing or updating marketing plans and programs including recycling events. Assisting the President and current marketing representatives in their marketing tasks.

 

Ability to quickly learn about our recycling services and products

Assist in providing customers with price quotes for various products and services

Investigate opportunities for handling new products and providing additional new recycling services

Generate customer pick-up & drop off paperwork

Enter customer information into our customer database

Assist in acquiring, maintaining, and helping at community recycling events

Assist in the determination of product buying prices

Assist in the sales of products and recycling services

Proficient computer knowledge and skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher programs, and other software

Confident in using social media, giving presentations, writing up proposals, negotiating, and persuading customers.

Excellent level of spoken and written English is required for marketing activities

Ability to build relationships, work independently, and as part of a team

Ability to plan and prioritize activities and work in great detail

Ability to do research into new potential markets, plan marketing campaigns, and analyze results.

Must be comfortable with some on the road cold calling of potential customers

 

Some secondary education or equivalent job experience

A degree in marketing, economics, or business is preferred

 

General social media knowledge

Experience in the customer service field.

 

Valid drivers license and transportation

Dependable and punctual attendance