Marketing Specialist & Inside Sales Support
Location
Landenberg Farm
About Us
North Creek is a wholesale propagation nursery that grows perennials, grasses and ferns, with a large selection of North American natives. We are committed to offering the highest quality starter plants in the industry. But quality plants are only part of the equation. North Creek is devoted to being the number one source for perennial, grass and fern plugs by providing exceptional customer service, real time availability, on time delivery, the newest varieties plus time tested favorites and sustainable growing practices.
Position Summary
The Marketing Specialist & Inside Sales Support position is responsible for executing the tactical aspects of the marketing plan and supporting sales and marketing team initiatives. They will perform various operational and supervisory functions to ensure the effective operation of the sales and marketing department at North Creek Nurseries by ensuring that prescribed schedules, policies and procedures are followed.
Department Supervisor: Sales Manager ǀ Position Reports To: Marketing Manager
Please submit cover letter, résumé & professional references to:
North Creek Nurseries, Inc.
c/o Carrie Wiles, Marketing Manager
388 North Creek Road ǀ Landenberg, PA 19350
carrie@northcreeknurseries.com
610.255.0100 phone ǀ 610.255.4762 fax
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
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Manage and execute email marketing initiatives with input from sales & production team |
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Assist with developing and implementing web & print based marketing campaigns tailored to specific market segments |
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Perform marketing analysis such as email analytics, customer research and market competition analysis |
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Maintain accurate information on web site & perform regular updates |
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Work with marketing manager & sales manager to develop key relationships with horticultural & ecological target accounts |
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Facilitate sales and marketing action meetings and publish meeting minutes |
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Manage and maintain company library & electronic photography archives |
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Actively set up, attend and participate in various tradeshows and symposia |
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Responsible for interfacing with customer service department and NC web based applications to address and/or rectify customer inquiries and concerns |
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Perform inside sales duties pertaining to customer service and support |
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Manage social media outlets |
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Perform additional duties as required |
Experience
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Solid marketing/sales background with portfolio and writing sample |
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Effective communication, listening, presentation and computer skills |
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Ability to negotiate with vendors and suppliers |
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Knowledge and familiarity with perennials and native plants a plus |
Knowledge / Skills Required
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Stays calm, positive and professional in challenging situations – is able to produce effective results under pressure |
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Makes sound business decisions in a timely manner |
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Is a good communicator, can organize thoughts and express them in a logical manner |
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Takes pride in accomplishments and invests the time and effort to go above and beyond |
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Keeps marketing & sales departments properly informed of progress |
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Is a team player – exercises initiative, confidence and ability to work independently |
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Maintains a clean working area – starts clean, works clean, finishes clean |
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Works in a safe manner, reporting any unsafe conditions or safety incidents |
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Follows Lean Flow or Working Smarter program in day-to-day tasks |
Desired Skills
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Well versed in Microsoft Office software |
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Computer literacy in design software packages a plus – preferably Adobe Creative Suite |
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Overtime as required – additional time as needed to accomplish goals and objectives |
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Must be able to lift 50 pounds |
Education
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Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Marketing, Horticulture or related field of study |
