Marketing Assistant

Orion Solutions Group; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Part time

Job summary

Orion Solutions Group is seeking a creative, organized Marketing Assistant to support sales and marketing initiatives in a manufacturing environment. You will help create brochures, product literature, presentations, and other sales materials while managing digital content and website updates.

You will also coordinate email campaigns, craft visual content, and assist with trade shows and events. This role offers hands-on experience with high‑value industrial equipment and a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging marketing materials, including brochures, product literature, presentations, flyers, and other sales support materials.
• Develop and manage content across company social media platforms to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
• Update and maintain website content, including new products, company news, project highlights, and customer success stories.
• Coordinate email marketing campaigns and customer newsletters.
• Design and produce visual content showcasing machinery, projects, and company events.
• Support trade show planning, logistics, promotional materials, and booth preparation.
• Assist with photography and documentation of completed machinery and customer installations.
• Maintain and organize marketing files, photos, videos, and branding assets.
• Monitor marketing activities and assist with reporting on campaign performance.
• Partner with sales and engineering teams to develop technical marketing content.
• Ensure all marketing materials align with company branding standards.
• Perform other administrative and marketing‑related duties as assigned.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Canva

Copywriting

Project management

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

WordPress

Mailchimp or Constant Contact

CRM systems

Analytics

Job description

Orion Solutions Group is partnering with a global manufacturing leader known for delivering high-precision machining solutions across multiple industries.

Our client is seeking a creative, organized, and detail-oriented Marketing Assistant to support sales and marketing initiatives. This role will assist with creating marketing materials, managing digital content, supporting trade shows, and creating content that strengthens the company's brand.

What's Great About This Opportunity

• Flexible part‑time schedule (approximately 15–20 hours per week)
• Hands‑on experience in a real manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to build a strong professional marketing portfolio
• Exposure to complex, high‑value industrial equipment and advanced manufacturing processes
• Collaborative, team‑oriented workplace
• Opportunity to contribute to the marketing efforts of a globally recognized manufacturing organization

Key Responsibilities

• Create engaging marketing materials, including brochures, product literature, presentations, flyers, and other sales support materials.
• Develop and manage content across company social media platforms to increase brand awareness and customer engagement.
• Update and maintain website content, including new products, company news, project highlights, and customer success stories.
• Coordinate email marketing campaigns and customer newsletters.
• Design and produce visual content showcasing machinery, projects, and company events.
• Support trade show planning, logistics, promotional materials, and booth preparation.
• Assist with photography and documentation of completed machinery and customer installations.
• Maintain and organize marketing files, photos, videos, and branding assets.
• Monitor marketing activities and assist with reporting on campaign performance.
• Partner with sales and engineering teams to develop technical marketing content.
• Ensure all marketing materials align with company branding standards.
• Perform other administrative and marketing‑related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required:

• Degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design, Business, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with excellent attention to detail and organization.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines and work independently.

Preferred:

• Experience managing business social media accounts and website platforms (WordPress or similar).
• Knowledge of email marketing platforms such as Mailchimp or Constant Contact.
• Photography and basic video editing experience.
• Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or B2B marketing.
• Familiarity with CRM systems and marketing analytics.
• Strong graphic design and visual communication abilities.
• Ability to translate technical information into customer‑friendly marketing content.