Marketing & Events Specialist

Morris & Dickson Co., LLC; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401K Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Fitness Program Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Morris & Dickson Co., LLC in Shreveport, LA is seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist to support marketing initiatives, trade shows, and operational processes across brands. You'll coordinate event logistics, manage assets, and help maintain tools to keep the team running efficiently.

This role requires a bachelor's in marketing or related field, 3+ years in marketing/event coordination, strong organization, and travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, event coordination, project coordination, marketing operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copy editing and proofreading.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Canva, Monday.com, Salesforce, Constant Contact, or similar platforms.
• Experience coordinating trade shows, conferences, corporate events, or marketing campaigns.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while building effective relationships across teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support trade shows and marketing events.

Responsibilities

• Digital Asset Management: Organize and oversee the Marketing Resource Center, ensuring assets and calendars are current.
• Event Logistics Support: Coordinate registrations, booth setup, promotional materials, shipping, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Promotional Inventory Management: Maintain promotional inventory and marketing collateral for shows and campaigns.
• Manufacturer Marketing Program Support: Coordinate manufacturer marketing activities, including digital advertising and campaigns.
• Marketing Project Tracking: Manage tasks and project timelines in the Marketing Hub.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare recurring marketing reports and dashboards and track event metrics.
• Internal Coordination: Serve as central point of contact for marketing requests and priorities across the team.
• Process Optimization: Update templates and documentation to improve operations and efficiency.
• Ad hoc project support as needed.

Skills

Project coordination

Event logistics

Marketing operations

Time management

Copy editing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field

Tools

Canva

Monday.com

Salesforce

Constant Contact

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

About Us

Morris & Dickson Co. is a leading pharmaceutical distribution company with a longstanding commitment to excellence in service and reliability. With more than 180 years of service, we combine the stability of a legacy business with the energy of a rapidly growing organization. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to fostering a culture of excellence that puts customers first and empowers our people to deliver impact every day.

About Us

Morris & Dickson Co. is a leading pharmaceutical distribution company with a longstanding commitment to excellence in service and reliability. With more than 180 years of service, we combine the stability of a legacy business with the energy of a rapidly growing organization. As we continue to grow, we remain committed to fostering a culture of excellence that puts customers first and empowers our people to deliver impact every day.

About The Role

We are seeking a Marketing & Events Specialist to support the execution of marketing initiatives, trade shows, and operational processes across multiple Morris & Dickson brands. This role plays a key part in keeping marketing initiatives organized, events running smoothly, and projects moving forward on schedule. Working closely with the marketing team, manufacturers, vendors, and internal stakeholders, you'll coordinate event logistics, manage marketing assets and promotional inventory, support manufacturer marketing programs, and help maintain the tools and processes that keep the team operating efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys project coordination, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and takes pride in delivering a high-quality experience with strong attention to detail.

What You'll Do

• Digital Asset Management: Organize and oversee the Marketing Resource Center, ensuring digital assets, master calendars, and resource links remain current and accessible.
• Event Logistics Support: Coordinate logistics for internal and external events, including registrations, booth setup, promotional materials, shipping, vendor coordination, and on-site execution. Partner with venues, vendors, and service providers to ensure successful event delivery.
• Promotional Inventory Management: Maintain promotional inventory and marketing collateral to support trade shows, events, and marketing initiatives.
• Manufacturer Marketing Program Support: Coordinate manufacturer marketing activities, including digital advertising, email campaigns, product announcements, and performance tracking.
• Marketing Project Tracking: Manage marketing tasks, timelines, and project workflows through the M&D Marketing Hub to keep initiatives on schedule.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare recurring marketing reports and dashboards, track event performance metrics, and support post-event reporting and lead follow-up activities.
• Internal Coordination: Serve as a central point of contact for incoming marketing requests and coordinate priorities across the marketing team.
• Process Optimization: Update templates, improve documentation, and support initiatives that enhance marketing operations and team efficiency.
• Ad hoc project support as needed.

What Success Looks Like

• Marketing projects and events are executed accurately, on time, and with a high level of attention to detail.
• Trade show logistics, promotional materials, and vendor coordination are managed proactively with minimal oversight.
• Marketing assets, project documentation, and promotional inventory remain organized, current, and readily accessible.
• Stakeholders receive timely communication and responsive support throughout the execution of marketing initiatives.
• Marketing operations continue to improve through stronger processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.

What You’ll Need To Succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in marketing, event coordination, project coordination, marketing operations, or a related field.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including copy editing and proofreading.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word.
• Experience with Canva, Monday.com, Salesforce, Constant Contact, or similar marketing, CRM, email marketing, and project management platforms preferred.
• Experience coordinating trade shows, conferences, corporate events, or marketing campaigns preferred.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities independently while building effective relationships across teams.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support trade shows and marketing events.

Comprehensive Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HRA, HSA, and FSA reimbursement accounts
• Basic & Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Fitness Program Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Savings Plan with a company match

Why Join Us

At M&D, you’ll be part of a mission that matters. We take pride in our history, but we’re building for the future, and that means investing in people who care about doing meaningful work with a strong, stable company. You’ll find growth opportunities, teammates who have your back, and leaders who support your development. When you bring your best, we make a bigger difference, together.