Promotions Specialist

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Promotions Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota

Job type: Full time

Schedule: 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday

Salary: $22 - $30/hour

**Compensation for this position includes hourly salary, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base salary may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

What You'll Do

Provide marketing materials and support to Viking Electric by working with the Marketing Team, Product Managers, other Viking Electric associates, and external sources as needed.

You will...

• Develop, create, produce, and distribute marketing communication materials including emails, digital signage, corporate literature, product/services brochures, website content, customer communications, presentations, video, and all other communication and collateral material.
• Communicate key messages and calls to action using appropriate style, language, and tone for target audiences.
• Collaborate with the Viking Electric marketing team, Sonepar Marketing, and other departments/ locations in support of marketing plans and Viking Electric goals.
• Manage content on all platforms to ensure materials are up to date, relevant, and available.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturer representatives in support of campaigns and plans.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• Post secondary education with emphasis on graphic arts or equivalent experience
• Previous experience in marketing is preferred.
• Strong MAC skills
• Proficient in the Adobe Design Suite
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of marketing and branding principles.
• Excellent communication, organization and collaboration skills.
• Valid driver's license to visit customers, job sites, and vendors in the local area
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.

Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.

Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.

Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or email recruiting@sonepar-us.com.

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