Marketing Coordinator

Sonepar USA Inc; Brockton (MA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

Professional and personal development

Job summary

NorthEast Electrical, part of the Sonepar group, is seeking a Marketing Coordinator in Brockton, MA. You will support events, tradeshows, and merchandising efforts while coordinating with marketing, sales, purchasing, and vendors to deliver engaging customer experiences.

The role emphasizes organization, detail-orientation, and a willingness to learn, with hands-on exposure to events, merchandising, vendor relations, and marketing operations.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field preferred.
• Equivalent education or relevant experience will also be considered.
• Up to two years of related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and executing regional tradeshows, customer events, vendor showcases, training seminars, and company-sponsored events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including registrations, attendee communications, promotional materials, signage, giveaways, shipping, and setup.
• Support onsite event execution and post-event follow-up activities.
• Maintain event calendars, project timelines, checklists, and schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to help ensure event materials and services are delivered on time.

Skills

Event coordination

Marketing communications

Organization

Vendor coordination

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Canva

Adobe Creative Suite

SharePoint

Job description

Job Title: Marketing Coordinator

Annual Salary: $58,000 to $68,000 commensurate with experience

Location: Brockton, MA

There's a Place for You at NorthEast Electrical

A career at NorthEast Electrical is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. NorthEast Electrical offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Northeast and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. Within NorthEast Electrical we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Reporting to the Director of Marketing, the Marketing Coordinator supports the execution of company events, tradeshows, branch merchandising initiatives, and day-to-day marketing activities. This entry-level role collaborates with marketing, sales, purchasing, branch teams, and vendor partners to coordinate projects, maintain marketing materials, and support engaging customer experiences. The ideal candidate is organized, detail-oriented, creative, and eager to learn. This position provides hands-on experience in event coordination, merchandising, vendor relations, and marketing operations.

What a day in this role looks like:

Event & Tradeshow Support

• Assist with planning and executing regional tradeshows, customer events, vendor showcases, training seminars, and company-sponsored events.
• Coordinate event logistics, including registrations, attendee communications, promotional materials, signage, giveaways, shipping, and setup.
• Support onsite event execution and post-event follow-up activities.
• Maintain event calendars, project timelines, checklists, and schedules.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to help ensure event materials and services are delivered on time.
• Collect event photos, attendance information, and feedback for post-event documentation.

Branch Merchandising Support

• Support merchandising initiatives across branch locations to help ensure consistent product presentation and customer experience.
• Coordinate the distribution of signage, displays, product information, and merchandising materials.
• Assist with seasonal displays, branch merchandising updates, and new product launches.
• Visit branch locations as needed to support merchandising projects and display updates.
• Work with vendors and branch teams to support product display initiatives.

Marketing & Vendor Coordination

• Assist with the development of event collateral, flyers, signage, presentations, and sales support materials.
• Coordinate the printing, production, and distribution of marketing materials.
• Help maintain brand consistency across customer-facing materials.
• Coordinate with vendor partners to gather product information, marketing assets, and event support materials.
• Organize and maintain marketing files, asset libraries, vendor resources, and promotional inventories, SharePoint

Project & Administrative Support

• Track project timelines, deliverables, and follow-up items for marketing initiatives.
• Assist with budget tracking, and general department administration.
• Maintain organized records for events, merchandising projects, and vendor information.
• Provide general project and administrative support to the marketing team.

What you can bring to us:

Associate or bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Event Management, or a related field preferred. Equivalent education or relevant experience will also be considered.

Up to two years of related experience preferred. Relevant internships, co-op assignments, academic projects, volunteer experience, and customer-facing experience will be considered.

Strong organizational, time-management, and attention-to-detail skills.

Clear verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to balance multiple assignments and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Willingness to learn, take initiative, and work collaboratively.

Experience supporting events, tradeshows, merchandising, or marketing projects.

Familiarity with Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, or similar design tools is preferred but not required.

Familiarity with social media platforms and digital marketing tools.

Experience working with vendors or coordinating materials and logistics.

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for extended periods during events and tradeshows.

Ability to occasionally lift and move materials weighing up to 35 pounds.

Work Environment

This position requires approximately 20% regional travel to branch locations, customer events, vendor meetings, and industry tradeshows. The Marketing Coordinator collaborates with marketing, sales, purchasing, branch teams, and vendor partners to support event execution, merchandising initiatives, and day-to-day marketing activities.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• Professional and personal development programs
• Associate Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

https://www.linkedin.com/company/northeast-electrical-distributors/

https://www.facebook.com/northeastneedco

https://www.instagram.com/northeastneedco/

https://www.youtube.com/@northeastneedco

Learn more at https://www.needco.com/about

NorthEast Electrical is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmetric Action Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, transgender, sex stereotyping, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, and other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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We guarantee our commitment to equal opportunity, believe diversity and inclusion drives performance. Sonepar and our family of brands are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with our commitment, we will take the steps to assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the position, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please call 843-745-2420 or [e-mail].