Marketing Associate at Oakridge Landscape Inc – Valencia, California

Oakridge Landscape, Inc., a privately held leader in the commercial and residential landscape industry, has been delivering service excellence for over 40 years. With locations across Valencia, Chatsworth, Camarillo, and Santa Maria, we proudly serve clients from Los Angeles County to the Central Coast. As a family-oriented, fast-paced company, we foster a supportive and dynamic work culture that values teamwork and dedication.

The Marketing Associate role is to support the growth and visibility of Oakridge Landscape, with a focus on the Maintenance and Arbor divisions. This role requires a full understanding of Oakridge’s services and a passion for identifying new opportunities to increase brand awareness, enhance the client’s experience, and drive revenue growth. You'll be a key player in strengthening our online and offline marketing presence and ensuring consistent communication across all channels.

Division-Focused Marketing Strategy & Planning

• Collaborate with leadership to plan and execute marketing initiatives that promote Maintenance and Arbor services.
• Analyze performance to identify growth opportunities and campaign improvements.
• Support go-to-market plans for new services or client segments.

Digital Presence & Social Media

• Manage and grow Oakridge’s LinkedIn and other social media platforms with a strong focus on content for Maintenance and Arbor.
• Work with the website team to update service pages, post blog content, and enhance SEO for relevant keywords.
• Plan and manage online advertisements targeting key markets and decisionmakers.

Internal & External Communications

• Create and distribute monthly or quarterly Company Newsletters, highlighting division updates, team stories, and project spotlights.
• Coordinate and support Lunch & Learns, Oakridge-hosted events, and industry networking opportunities.

Promotional & Print Collateral

• Oversee the design and production of branded giveaway items, brochures, flyers, and event signage.
• Ensure consistency across email signatures, business cards, and other branded assets.

Client Experience & Brand Growth

• Partner with client-facing teams to support a positive brand experience through timely communications, customized materials, and event follow-ups.
• Identify and act on opportunities to elevate client satisfaction and deepen loyalty.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, preferably in the construction, architecture, or landscape design industries.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with social media management tools and website CMS (e.g., WordPress, Squarespace).
• Basic understanding of SEO and digital analytics tools (Google Analytics, Meta Insights, etc.).
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Physical Requirements and working conditions

• Office environment with field visits for marketing events.
• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• May require flexible hours during peak season.
• Hearing: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job.
• Speaking: Adequate to perform the essential functions of the job, such as communicating with multiple personnel.
• Vision: Normal visual acuity. • Walking: Able to walk for a prolonged period outdoors.
• Able to drive to multiple locations throughout the week.
• Stand: Able to stand, bend stoop, kneel as needed during job walkthrough.
• Lifting to 20lbs.
• Pushing up to 20 lbs.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, and performance-based bonuses.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Ongoing training and development.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment.