Job Description
Marketing & Event Coordinator Feeders Pet Supply & Chow Hound Pet Supplies Job Description: The Marketing Event and Event Coordinator is responsible for organizing and executing promotional events in-store and within the community to reinforce the neighborhood brand and manage sponsorship and donation requests. This position will be the liaison between local partners, pet adoption and rescue groups, and in-store services.
The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, creativity, and teamwork.
Responsibilities: - Lead and organize community outreach initiatives for Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and North Carolina locations
- Organize and execute adoption events in the stores
- Own and lead all in-store events for all locations
- Manage donation and sponsorship requests
- Coordinate volunteers to work and assist with internal and external events
- Maintains Event Squad and recruit members
- Manage promotional partnerships, including product collaborations
- Assist with marketing support to promote events
- Marketing support for promotions
- Special projects as assigned
Requirements: - A bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field is not required but is preferred
- Proven marketing experience
- Self-motivated, good organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines
- Must have the ability to exercise considerable judgment and discretion in establishing and maintaining good working relationships with partners and local pet parents
- Outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and a strong willingness to learn
- Knowledge of the retail industry, especially the pet specialty industry, is a plus
Our Company: Feeders Supply Holdings is a fast-growing pet retailer, operating stores under the brands Feeders Pet Supply and Chow Hound Pet Supplies throughout Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. Based in Louisville, Ky., the company has 68 brick-and-mortar stores plus a thriving e-commerce business. It is a significant independent pet industry retailer, projected to grow by 8% annually over the next 10 years.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: - Employee discounts and a free pet food program
- 401k and ESOP Retirement Plans
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Referral program
Schedule: - Weekdays, some weekends and weeknights
Work Location: Corporate Office in Louisville, KY
Job Tags
Full time, Local area, Weekend work, Weekday work,