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General Plumbing Supply · 3 days ago

Marketing Specialist (Events & Operations)

Piscataway, NJ

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$65K/yr - $73K/yr

1+ years exp

General Plumbing Supply is a family-owned plumbing, heating, kitchen, and bath wholesale-distributor established in 1910. The Marketing Specialist (Events & Operations) supports the execution of marketing initiatives across all branches, focusing on event coordination, vendor collaboration, and marketing operations.

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Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and support all marketing events including counter days, customer appreciation events, open houses, trainings, and trade shows

Manage event logistics: scheduling, vendor coordination, materials, signage, giveaways, catering, and on-site setup/breakdown

Attend and support events across branches to ensure consistent branding, smooth operations, and strong engagement with customers, sales staff, and vendor representatives

Capture photos and video content for use in digital marketing and post-event recaps

Serve as a primary contact for vendor reps regarding marketing initiatives, event scheduling, and promotional activities

Coordinate co-branded materials, product samples, displays, and signage

Assist with co-op program documentation, tracking, and submission

Partner with branch managers and sales teams to identify event opportunities and support merchandising efforts

Maintain the marketing calendar, project lists, event trackers, and resource libraries

Manage inventory of promotional items, signage, displays, banners, and event materials

Assist with budget tracking, invoice processing, and co-op reimbursement documentation

Respond to branch marketing requests and route them appropriately

Post approved content to social channels and assist with collecting assets from events

Upload branch updates, event recaps, and photos to the website and internal communication channels

Produce basic marketing collateral, such as flyers, counter signage, and product one-pagers using Canva or similar tools

Qualification

Event ManagementVendor RelationsProject ManagementMicrosoft OfficeCanvaCommunication SkillsRelationship Building

Required

1–4 years of experience in marketing, events, sales support, or vendor relations (distribution, wholesale, or retail experience preferred but not required)

Strong organizational and project management skills

Comfortable with hands-on event logistics, including transporting and setting up materials

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; enjoys working with vendors, branch teams, and sales personnel

Proficient with Microsoft Office; experience with Canva, email marketing platforms, or CRM tools is a plus

Willingness to travel regularly to branch locations (mostly NJ, NY, CT) and work early mornings/occasional evenings for events

Able to lift and transport event materials (20–30 lbs)