Marketing/Sales Associate

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k) plan

Professional development opportunities

Growth and advancement potential

Local Hawaii business

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a Marketing & Sales Associate for a full-time role in Honolulu, Hawaii. The position blends marketing, sales, customer service, and project coordination to promote products and assist customers with estimates, orders, and coordination.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, sales-minded, and focused on delivering exceptional customer experiences, with responsibilities spanning marketing campaigns, CRM management, and showroom presentation.

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Previous sales, marketing, retail, or customer service experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and move product samples and stand for extended periods as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives
• Support social media, email marketing, website updates, and advertising efforts
• Help organize community events, trade shows, and outreach activities
• Monitor marketing performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute ideas to increase brand awareness and generate customer traffic
• Greet and assist customers in person, by phone, and electronically
• Learn customer needs and recommend products that align with their goals and budget
• Generate estimates, prepare quotes, process orders, and collect payments
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, designers, property managers, and referral partners
• Enter and manage customer information within the CRM system
• Coordinate project schedules and communicate with installation teams
• Track orders and ensure materials arrive on schedule
• Maintain attractive showroom displays and organized workspaces
• Assist with special projects and operational improvements as needed

Skills

Customer service

Relationship building

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

Digital marketing tools

Communication

Organization

Time management

Multitasking

Self-motivation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Job description

Marketing & Sales Associate

Pay:$20-25/hr
Location: Honolulu, Hawaii
Schedule: Full-Time, including weekends and a rotating schedule

Express Employment Professionals is seeking a motivated and customer-focused Marketing & Sales Associate for a full-time opportunity with a locally owned home improvement and flooring retailer. This unique hybrid role combines marketing, sales, customer service, and project coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys building relationships, promoting products, and helping customers bring their home improvement projects to life.

The Marketing & Sales Associate will help drive brand awareness through marketing initiatives while also assisting customers with product selection, estimates, orders, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is creative, organized, sales-minded, and passionate about delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing

• Assist with the development and execution of marketing campaigns and promotional initiatives
• Support social media, email marketing, website updates, and advertising efforts
• Help organize community events, trade shows, and outreach activities
• Monitor marketing performance and identify opportunities for improvement
• Contribute ideas to increase brand awareness and generate customer traffic

Sales & Customer Service

• Greet and assist customers in person, by phone, and electronically
• Learn customer needs and recommend products that align with their goals and budget
• Generate estimates, prepare quotes, process orders, and collect payments
• Build and maintain relationships with contractors, designers, property managers, and referral partners
• Enter and manage customer information within the CRM system
• Coordinate project schedules and communicate with installation teams
• Track orders and ensure materials arrive on schedule
• Maintain attractive showroom displays and organized workspaces
• Assist with special projects and operational improvements as needed

What We Are Looking For

• Strong customer service and relationship-building skills
• Previous sales, marketing, retail, or customer service experience preferred
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and social media platforms
• Knowledge of digital marketing tools is a plus
• Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
• Self-motivated with strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Ability to lift and move product samples and stand for extended periods as needed

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Plan
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Growth and Advancement Potential
• Work with a locally owned and established Hawaii business

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to combine their creativity, customer service skills, and sales abilities in a dynamic role with opportunities for long-term growth. If you enjoy marketing, relationship building, and helping customers find the best solutions for their projects, we'd love to hear from you.