Marketing and Events Specialist

Socket.dev; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Vacation and PTO (start day one)

Parental leave (4 weeks)

401K with employer match

Short-term disability

Health, vision, dental insurance

Company events and lunches

Employee committees

Job summary

TAPCO is seeking a Marketing and Events Specialist to execute integrated campaigns, coordinate events, and deliver creative assets. The role partners with sales, product, operations, and external vendors to ensure projects align with TAPCO's brand standards in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Operations Manager, you will manage multi-project timelines in ClickUp, support ROI analysis, and drive sales enablement through event programs and communications initiatives.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience.
• Experience in tradeshow/event planning and management is preferred.
• Marketing Automation software (HubSpot) and CRM (Salesforce) knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed plans for all events, including reservations, timelines, venues, staffing, materials, and budgets.
• Ensure event leads are integrated into the CRM and analyze post-event ROI.
• Plan and manage multiple marketing projects in ClickUp through deadlines and milestones.
• Coordinate involvement with stakeholders and maximize value from internal and external team members.
• Help maintain tradeshow inventory and pack crates for shipment.
• Order sales and marketing materials and maintain inventory of swag and collateral.
• Lead coordination with operations and engineering of the demo production process.
• Assist in planning, organizing and executing projects within the marketing department.
• Support consistency of brand standards and stay updated with industry trends.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organization

Collaboration

Time management

Detail-oriented

Education

BA/BS in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

ClickUp

HubSpot

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

What TAPCO has to offer you

• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Vacation and Personal Time (starting day one)
• Four Weeks of Paid Parental Leave with no waiting period
• 401K Plan with Employer Match (fully vested on day one)
• Company-Funded Short-Term Disability
• Pet, Health, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Quarterly Company Events and Lunches
• Have a say in TAPCO Happenings by joining the Fun or Safety Committee

What you will accomplish as a Marketing and Events Specialist at TAPCO:

Reporting to the Senior Marketing Operations Manager, the Marketing and Event Specialist plays a critical role in executing integrated marketing initiatives that support TAPCO's business objectives and customer experience goals. This highly collaborative position partners with cross-functional teams including sales, product management, operations, and external vendors to plan, coordinate, and deliver marketing campaigns, creative assets, events, and communications programs. The role combines project management, content and production coordination, visual asset creation, and event logistics to ensure projects are executed efficiently, on time, and aligned with brand standards. Responsible for managing initiatives from concept through completion, the Marketing and Event Specialist helps drive stakeholder alignment, supports sales enablement efforts, and contributes to the successful execution of TAPCO's overall marketing and communications strategy in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and maintain detailed plans for all events, including reservations, timelines, venues, staffing, materials, and budgets
• Ensure event leads are properly integrated into the CRM and analyze the success of each event through post-event evaluation and ROI reports.
• Plan and manage multiple marketing projects within our project management tool (ClickUp) through various stages of completion in a deadline-driven environment including working with stakeholders to complete project goals, timelines, and campaign strategies
• Coordinate involvement, influence key stakeholders, and maximize value from both internal and external team members
• Help maintain and organize tradeshow inventory while packing crates for shipment
• Order sales and marketing materials while maintaining inventory – swag, giveaways, print collateral and other assets
• As part of the marketing event and sales support, lead the coordination with operations and engineering of the demo production process
• Assists in planning, organizing and executing projects within the marketing department
• Supports the consistency of brand standards
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends, best practices and development
• Quickly assist with time-sensitive tasks and perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skill/Ability

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Proven project management and accountability skills;Knowledge of project management tools, ClickUp is a plus
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and anticipate workflow to support multiple projects and deadlines
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Build relationships; collaborative team player; able to effectively organize and prioritize work effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision
• Self-motivated, organized and detail-oriented with a willingness to learn quickly

Required Experience

• BA/BS in Marketing, Communications or Business Administration or equivalent relevant experience
• Experience in tradeshow/event planning and management from pre-event planning through post-event completion is preferred
• Marketing Automation software (Hubspot) and CRM (Salesforce) knowledge is a plus
• Experience in a customer service or sales environment

About Us

At TAPCO, we aim to enhance transportation and personal safety in our communities through innovative solutions and products. We are driven to save lives! Are you looking for a career where you can earn a great wage based on experience and performance, your contributions are recognized, and you will have growth potential? Then choose TAPCO!

As an EEO Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities, all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran or disability status or other acceptable taglines in all printed employment advertisements.