Marketing Coordinator

Job Title:                Event and Marketing Coordinator

Reports To:           Marketing Manager

FLSA Status:        Exempt

Location(s):          Lafayette, LA

Summary:

We are currently seeking an Event and Marketing Coordinator to support our operating companies in their respective locations (Houston/Austin, Tampa, Seattle) to drive brand visibility, customer engagement, and internal event success in key regions across the United States. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, and passionate about bringing people together while amplifying the Meriton brand and is comfortable collaborating with both local business leaders and central marketing teams to drive business growth.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Event Coordination - Plan and execute internal and external events, including open houses, lunch-and-learns, and company gatherings, and partner with Meriton marketing team to plan and execute key tradeshows and client/partner appreciation events for all Meriton office locations.

• Support event coordination and marketing efforts for Meriton’s operating companies.
• Coordinate logistics such as venues, catering, travel, signage, and event materials.
• Coordinate webinar events for manufacturers to showcase their technologies to local customers.
• Take the initiative to suggest and coordinate team-building events that support company culture and boost morale.
• Maintain event and marketing calendars and project timelines.

Marketing & Comms - Coordinate with Meriton marketing team, sales, and leadership to execute:

• Marketing and Comms campaigns across email and digital platforms including newsletters, OptiSigns, event comms, and announcements.
• Social media channel content development and posting/monitoring.
• Strategic product line promotions and manufacturer events.
• Sales & marketing collateral including flyers, case studies, presentations, and video recaps.
• Promotional item inventory and orders for events and sales use.

Communication & Collaboration - Communicate clearly and professionally with staff across all levels of the organization.

• Serve as primary point of contact between Meriton marketing team and the respective operating company, and collaborate closely with brand managers, social and event teams.
• Maintain open communication with leadership regarding upcoming events and proactively plan ahead for the year.
• Maintain regular communication with vendors and sponsors for any travel-related or event-related needs.

Competencies

• Elevated professionalism, which demonstrates tempered emotions, empathy, positive intent, and integrity in all interactions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and present information one-on-one and in group situations, and outside of the company.
• Ability to solve practical problems and manage a variety of variables in situations and with problems where only limited information or standardization exists.
• Open and transparent with a strong work ethic as well as the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be a self-starter, independent, and have strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines at any given time.
• Ability to establish and build effective working relationships with colleagues and staff. Acceptance of a variety of lifestyles, behaviors, cultural, and spiritual practices.

Education/Experience:

• Education: Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, event planning, or a related field preferred.
• Experience: 3-4 years in event coordination, marketing, or a similar role; HVAC industry exposure is a plus but not required.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Canva, social media platforms, and email marketing tools (e.g., Mailchimp, Constant Contact, WordPress).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Comfortable interacting with customers, vendors, and leadership teams.
• A self-starter mindset with a collaborative attitude.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support events across Florida.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The workplace is in a corporate office environment and the temperature in the work environment is usually moderate. The position’s primary workplace will be at the operating company’s physical office; however, telework or work at home, on the road, or in a satellite location for portions of the workweek may occur, depending upon project needs and requirements in coordination with your direct supervisor and/or most senior leader of your department.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essentials functions. Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.