Marketing and Event Coordinator in Sarasota, Florida at Global Ordnance LLC

Global Ordnance is a premier defense solutions provider delivering mission-ready products and logistics support to the US Military and partner nations worldwide. With deep expertise in international procurement, compliance, and end-to-end supply chain management, Global Ordnance specializes in sourcing and delivering high-quality defense systems, munitions, and specialized equipment with speed, precision, and integrity. Our highly talented, agile and hardworking team understands the complexities of US and allied defense contracting, helping GO grow to one of the regions largest defense contractors and one of Tampa Bay’s fastest growing companies year over year. As we continue our growth we are seeking professionals to join our team, we offer highly competitive total compensation packages including company paid (100%) medical and dental insurance for our employees as well as their families, competitive salaries, bonus programs, retirement plans and much more.

Job Summary

The Marketing and Event Coordinator will support the Marketing and Events Manager and Sales Team and is responsible for executing marketing campaigns for Global Ordnance and exclusive brands, managing social media channels, and assisting in trade show and event planning and execution. This position will report to the Marketing Manager and will be dynamic within our team as a collaborator and resource for multiple departments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Develop content strategies that align with the company's goals and objectives
Create engaging content that represents our brands, including photos, videos, written articles, emails, ads, surveys, etc.
Design targeted email campaigns and promotions
Build and manage social media content calendar
Ensure social post content adheres to social media guidelines and best practices.
Prepare brochures, ads, posters, product sheets, presentations, and similar assets
Maintenance and ordering of physical marketing assets and giveaway items
Source and negotiate with external contacts to provide marketing assets
Organize and maintain company sales and marketing assets including documents, product information, images, logos, brand guide, catalogs, and other relevant files
Assist with planning, execution, and attendance of trade shows, events, and meetings
Perform other related duties as needed/assigned by the Marketing Manager

Qualifications and Requirements
Minimum 2 years relevant experience.
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree or at least two years work experience in related industry or field.
Understanding of social media management and guidelines.
Strong MS Office skills.
Experience with Adobe Suite (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, etc.)
Experience with Email Marketing software (MailChimp, HubSpot, etc.)
Basic working knowledge of BigCommerce and Wordpress sites
Experience with influencer marketing and systems (AvantLink, Leaddyno, etc.)
Strong analytical skills.
Sporting and Firearms related industry experience preferred.
Law Enforcement/Military background is a plus.
Initiative and drive.
Critical thinking skills.
Strategic thinker and problem solver.
Ability to deliver time-pressured projects on-time and on-quality with flexible and creative thinking.
Excellent presentation skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Outstanding customer service and interpersonal skills.
Effective communicator, verbal/written.
Strong and natural attention to detail
Ability to travel, including overnights and weekends

Physical Demands and Abilities
Regularly spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers
Regularly move from sitting to standing positions effortlessly
Standing for long periods during trade shows or events
Traveling, including overnight and weekends, by plane or car, as needed for trade shows and events

Working Conditions
Work will be mostly completed in a climate-controlled office environment, but sometimes requires working in the climate-controlled warehouse. Trade shows and events occur multiple times per year and may require walking or standing for long periods of time.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required.

Global Ordnance reserves the right to revise or change job duties and descriptions as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. As all employment with Global Ordnance LLC is At-Will and no part of this job description constitutes any promise of continued employment or employment contract.

Global Ordnance, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, or other employment practices for reasons of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital or veteran status,medical condition or disability, or any other legally protected status.