Job Description
Job Title: Field Marketer/Event Coordinator– Austin Market, Hourly Location: Austin, TX Reports to: VP of Marketing Company Overview: We make fish FUN.
Providing crave-worthy, reimagined seafood experiences with every bite , Honey Smoked Fish Holdings, LLC is an entrepreneurial, rapidly growing manufacturer of ready-to-eat smoked salmon products. Driven by our adherence to high quality, fresh ingredients, and our proprietary smoking process, we make the best tasting hot smoked salmon on the market that is a healthy, convenient protein, and can be used as an ingredient in almost any meal or occasion. Once you try it, you will understand the meaning of crave-worthy. We proudly serve the nation’s largest retailers including Costco, Sam’s Club, Kroger, H-E-B, Walmart, and Target, among many other retailers and distribution channels.
It's imperative that every member of our team, including the Field Marketer/Event Coordinator – Austin Market, embody our company’s core values:
Commitment – we give 100% of our effort, 100% of the time.
Continuous Innovation & Growth – we take ownership and accountability in all aspects of our work.
Excellence – we’re committed to providing crave-worthy quality products our customers expect, every time.
Teamwork – we ask questions like “how can I help?” and are willing to work across departments.
Doing The Right Thing – we act in the best interests of our customers, employees, and business partners at all times.
Role: Based in Austin, TX, our Field Marketer/Event Coordinator is responsible for finding and executing local event activations promoting the Honey Smoked Fish Co. family of products. You act as our “boots on the ground” – we’re counting on you to introduce consumers to HSF products, create excitement surrounding the brand, and encourage purchases at one of our retail locations.
As a Field Marketer/Event Coordinator, you are responsible for: - Executing on average 2 events per week, including small and large events, events include community/neighborhood events, sporting events, races, festivals, in-store sampling, industry tradeshows, etc.
- Preparing for each event – picking up sales materials and product from cold storage facility, driving branded vehicle to event, setting up event.
- Executing the event – telling consumers about the brand, giving out samples and coupons to drive in-store purchases.
- Tearing down each event – clean up event area/booth, put materials into brand vehicle, recapping event for Marketing team back in Denver.
- Becoming a Honey Smoked Fish Co. product expert, educating consumers on product attributes, health benefits, and usage occasions.
- Working with the VP of Marketing to find local events that align with the brand. Coordinating logistics with the events’ respective reps.
- Executing in-store demos at local retailers, work with local retailer store managers to execute retailer-specific demos, for example store openings and store celebrations.
- Proper storage and handling of refrigerated products. Food Safety training and refrigerated resources will be provided.
- Creating a positive, consumer-friendly atmosphere at every activation.
You will be required to work Saturday’s and/or Sunday’s depending on event schedule. Roughly 80% of your role will be weekend work. Accommodations can be made with advance notice. This role is remote from our company headquarters in Denver, CO. 95% of your role will be based on-site at activations in the Austin market, and the remaining 5% of administrative reporting work can be done in a location of your choosing.
This role offers upward mobility into a salary position as we continue to grow. Benefits include flexible time off with advance notice, majority company funded health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, and 401(k) match retirement plan after 6 months of employment.
Qualifications - High School education or equivalent. (Required)
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Marketing, Sales, Event Planning, or Customer Service. (Required)
- Valid driver’s license (Required)
- Must be able to pick up 30-40lbs
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Sales, Communication, or related field. (Bonus)
- Superb people and communication skills.
- Well-organized with a strong attention to detail.
- Positive, can-do attitude.
- Excellent on-the-fly problem solving skills to navigate unexpected bumps in the road.
- Creative, “think outside the box” mindset.
Pay and Hours: $25-$30/hour depending on experience. Roughly 30 hours per week depending on event schedule.
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