Field Marketing & Events Specialist

Horizon Hobby; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA and FSA options

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance and Supplemental Life

401(k) with a company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Discounts on Products

Additional Insurance options

Job summary

Horizon Hobby is hiring a Field Marketing Representative to promote the Horizon Hobby brand across the United States. This on-site role is based at our Champaign, IL location with a 5-day schedule and extensive travel during peak event season.

Expect hands-on product demos, event setups, and direct engagement with customers to drive sales. Typical pay ranges from $45,000 to $50,000, with the potential for a bonus not included in the base pay range.

Qualifications

• Customer engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license with clean record; able to drive long distances.
• Willing to travel up to 90% and work weekends; comfortable lifting up to 60 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Engage customers with product demos and generate enthusiasm.
• Support marketing and wholesale sales teams at events.
• Represent Horizon Hobby at retail partners and events to drive sales.
• Conduct hands-on demos and 'try-me' activities.
• Load, unload, set up booths and materials; lift up to 60 pounds.
• Operate XL Transit Van or 2500 truck and tow a trailer as needed.
• Provide event feedback to improve future strategies.

Skills

Customer engagement

Event/marketing experience

Driving and physical requirements

Adaptability and independence

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field

Job description

Horizon Hobby is hiring a Field Marketing Representative to promote the Horizon Hobby brand across the United States. This on-site role is based at our Champaign, IL location with a 5-day schedule and extensive travel during peak event season.

Expect hands-on product demos, event setups, and direct engagement with customers to drive sales. Typical pay ranges from $45,000 to $50,000, with the potential for a bonus not included in the base pay range.