Marketing Associate

Ring's End, Inc.; Darien, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with company contribution

Medical insurance plans

FSA & DCA plans

Employee discounts on products

Life/AD&D insurance

Long & short-term disability

Paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Employee assistance program

Legal counseling program

Job summary

Ring's End, Inc. in Darien, CT is seeking a Marketing Associate to help plan and execute cross‑channel media campaigns, with a focus on growing brand visibility and customer engagement.

You will analyze customer and industry data to steer media investments, align online and offline efforts, and work with internal teams and external partners to deliver compelling campaigns. A passion for media and marketing in the Building Materials/Home Improvement sector is ideal.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Marketing or Communications.
• Strong knowledge of digital platforms and traditional media.
• Proven media planning experience.
• 3–5 years of marketing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Independent and collaborative work style.
• High attention to detail.
• Strategic and solution-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Map the customer journeys and create campaigns to showcase Ring's End's expertise.
• Develop and align online and offline campaigns with external teams and the marketing group.
• Stay updated on trends in social media and relevant industries.
• Collaborate with the videographer to produce content marketing for brand awareness, leads, and engagement.
• Assist social media and Events Coordinator with the editorial calendar and campaigns.
• Manage influencer programs to ensure ROI.
• Support events, promotions, digital creative, and admin tasks like co‑op rebates.
• Oversee email marketing and direct response efforts across departments.

Skills

Digital & Offline Media Knowledge

Media Planning Experience

3–5 Years Marketing Experience

Independent & Collaborative Work Style

Innovation & Idea Generation

Strategic, Solution‑Oriented Mindset

High Attention to Detail

Education

BA/BS in Marketing or Communications

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Benefits

Ring's End, Inc. of Darien, CT is currently hiring a full-time Marketing Associate. We are local industry leaders in this essential trade and believe that hard work can also be fun. In addition to great pay and our exceptional culture, we offer this position the following benefits and perks: We are an established company in the building material industry that invests in our team and offers real opportunities for career growth. Our team also enjoys great benefits, including traditional and Roth 401K, 3% 401K safe harbor company contribution, various medical insurance plans, FSA & DCA, employee discounts on our products and materials, life/accidental death & dismemberment insurance, long & short-term disability, paid holidays, paid time off (PTO), employee assistance program, and a legal counseling program. We also make it easy to apply with our initial quick and easy mobile-optimized application. If we have your attention, please continue reading!

The Marketing Associate plays a key role in growing Ring's End's brand visibility by helping plan and execute cross‑channel media campaigns.

Using customer, competitive, and industry analysis, the Marketing Associate will help lead Ring's End's media investment agenda by engaging key customer segments through omni‑channel media campaigns. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker with a passion for media and marketing and an understanding of the Building Materials/Home Improvement Retail industry.

Key responsibilities

• Map the customer shopping journey, identify communication and education gaps, and create best‑in‑class campaigns and content to showcase Ring's End's expertise, products, and services.
• Develop and align online and offline marketing campaigns in collaboration with external teams and the marketing team.
• Stay updated on trends in social media and relevant industries to keep Ring's End strategies fresh and competitive.
• Working with our videographer, strategize, produce, and execute content marketing program to achieve marketing goals of increased brand awareness, lead generation, and customer engagement.
• Assist the social media and Events Coordinator in managing the brand's social media editorial calendar, ensuring high‑level marketing strategies translate into daily and weekly content that supports campaigns, product launches, and educational opportunities across Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube, and TikTok.
• Manage our influence/creator marketing programs to ensure ROI from these partnerships
• Assist with general marketing initiatives such as events, promotions, digital campaign creative, and administrative tasks such as co‑op advertising reimbursement and invoice allocation.
• Oversee our email marketing and direct response marketing efforts across all departments

Job commitments

• Permanent, full time: Monday - Thursday on-site at Darien location, Friday remote
• Hours: 8 am – 4 pm weekdays, after hours as necessary
• Travel: as necessary to film content and for events
• Physical requirements: lifting, loading/unloading, (indoor/outdoor)

Key Skills And Experience

• BA/BS in Marketing or Communications
• Digital & Offline Media Knowledge - Strong understanding of digital platforms and traditional media (TV, print, OOH, radio, sponsorships).
• Media Planning Experience - Proven ability to implement media planning solutions and manage cooperative marketing programs.
• 3–5 Years Marketing Experience
• Microsoft Office Proficiency
• Independent & Collaborative Work Style
• Innovation & Idea Generation
• Strategic, Solution‑Oriented Mindset
• High Attention to Detail