Digital Marketing & Tradeshow Specialist

PFERD INC

PFERD INC. is the U.S. subsidiary of August Rüggeberg & Co. Founded in 1799, PFERD began by making files for blacksmiths (“PFERD” is German for “Horse”) in Marienheide, Germany. Progressively PFERD has developed expertise in manufacturing a wide variety of quality abrasives and cutting tools. With ISO 9001 certification and two centuries of experience, PFERD has become a global presence in the marketplace. Our goal is to offer "single-source" solutions for hand finishing, grinding, cutting, and specialty applications.

https://www.pferdusa.com/


Position Details

Digital Marketing & Tradeshow Specialist
Job
Full-time
2/19/2018
Southeast Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI

Under direct supervision, the Digital Marketing & Tradeshow Specialist is responsible for the implementation, management and optimization of PFERD’s digital marketing efforts. This position will support PFERD’s web and social media strategies. The Digital Marketing & Tradeshow Specialist has responsibility for the planning, coordination and execution of the company’s trade shows and meetings, well as managing the company’s incentive program.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Works with web content management system to maintain current content, execute marketing campaigns and drive brand awareness.
  • Manages and executes PFERD’s social media plan.
  • Generates and posts content while growing postings, digital community and audience engagement.
  • Generates and reports on associated analytics.
  • Manages company’s email marketing program; coordinates and oversees eblasts and regular digital marketing communications.
  • Support the execution of the annual trade show, buying group/association meeting schedule, as well as any events hosted by the Marketing Department.
  • Coordination of show and meeting activities including registration and logistics; ordering and shipping of assets including products for display, booth property and related materials.
  • Manages the company’s incentive program and primary contact person with the inventory management company.
  • Participates in team meetings, understands team’s objectives and anticipates needs.Works with the team to create marketing solutions and processes.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or equivalent marketing experience
  • Strong creative, writing and oral communication skills
  • Experience in digital marketing including web design/content, social media and email communications
  • Proficiency in Adobe Dreamweaver, HTML and CSS with CRM.
  • Desired experience with scripting languages (Javascript, PHP, ASP)
  • Computer literacy in Microsoft (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
  • Motivated self-starter with ability to problem solve
  • Ability to multi task with strong attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment with key internal and external constituents
  • Strong organizational skills.
  • Professional demeanor and appearance

PFERD offers an exceptional compensation package to include competitive wage, insurance, retirement plan, paid holidays and vacation.



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