Product Marketing & Project Assistant

Imrae; Murrieta (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

IMRAE is seeking a Product & Project Assistant to build a career in marketing, product development, and project coordination across its Product and Installation divisions. The role offers exposure to market research, product promotion, customer relationship development, and hands-on support for senior management.

The ideal candidate is creative, organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn; with strong communication skills and the ability to work independently or in a team, plus a foundation in

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Marketing, Project Management, Communications, Business, Construction Management, or related field preferred.
• Relevant work experience in marketing, product support, project coordination, sales, customer service, construction or related field valued.
• Basic knowledge of project management, marketing, and/or sales.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and interest in developing professional digital marketing skills.
• Understanding of current marketing trends and techniques; excellent verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing presentations and marketing materials for architects, engineers, contractors, and other professional trade groups.
• Support planning and execution of marketing events and trade shows.
• Assist with project coordination, analysis, and estimation to move projects forward.
• Research competitors and evaluate marketing strategies and promotional materials.
• Develop and improve marketing collateral for effective communication with professional groups.
• Conduct market and product research in building and construction industry.
• Monitor industry developments to support new product development and promotion strategies.
• Develop and maintain agency accreditations for CoatMasters products, including inclusion on APL/QPL lists.
• Create and coordinate content for LinkedIn, Facebook, IMRAE website and other platforms; assist social campaigns.
• Monitor social media performance and provide feedback and recommendations.
• Develop relationships with current and prospective customers, agencies, organizations, and industry groups.
• Support other marketing, product, project, and administrative initiatives as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization

Multitasking

Teamwork

Learning agility

Education

Post-secondary education in Marketing or related field

Enrollment or completed studies applicable to role

Tools

Microsoft Office

Social media platforms

LinkedIn

Job description

IMRAE is seeking an energetic, self-motivated, and ambitious Product & Project Assistant

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual looking to build a career in marketing, product development, project coordination, technical service support, and potentially sales. Working closely with senior management, the successful candidate will support both our Product and Installation divisions and gain hands-on experience across marketing, project coordination, market research, product promotion, and customer relationship development.

We are looking for someone who is creative, organized, enthusiastic, and eager to learn—someone who can take initiative, work collaboratively, communicate confidently with different audiences, and turn learning experiences into meaningful contributions.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing presentations and marketing materials for architects, engineers, contractors, and other professional trade groups within the construction industry.
• Support the planning and execution of marketing events, industry events, and IMRAE-sponsored trade shows.
• Assist with project coordination, project analysis, and estimation as assigned, helping teams move projects toward successful completion.
• Research competitors and evaluate their marketing strategies, product information, and promotional materials to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Assist in developing and improving marketing collateral for effective communication with architects, engineers, contractors, and other professional groups.
• Conduct market and product research related to the building and construction industry.
• Monitor current industry developments and emerging trends to support new product development and product promotion strategies.
• Develop, maintain, and follow up on agency accreditations for CoatMasters products, including efforts to obtain inclusion on Approved Product Lists (APL), Qualified Product Lists (QPL), and similar programs within private and public agencies.
• Create, write, and coordinate content for LinkedIn, Facebook, the IMRAE website, and other social media platforms.
• Assist with social media campaigns covering new projects, product news, company announcements, and related content.
• Monitor social media performance and analytics and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Assist in developing relationships with current and prospective customers, agencies, professional organizations, and industry groups.
• Support other marketing, product, project, and administrative initiatives as assigned by management.

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, task-focused, and goal-oriented individual who enjoys working with people and is passionate about learning.

You should have:

• Post-secondary education, completed studies or current enrollment in Marketing, Project Management, Communications, Business, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• Relevant work experience in marketing, product support, project coordination, sales, customer service, construction, or a related field is highly valued.
• Basic knowledge or understanding of project management, marketing, and/or sales.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, particularly Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with social media platforms and an interest in developing professional digital marketing skills.
• A good understanding of current marketing trends and techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• The confidence and willingness to communicate with people at all levels.
• A positive attitude and a strong desire to learn, grow, and take on new challenges.
• The ability to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.
• A strong work ethic, professional attitude, and commitment to achieving project and organization

LinkedIn experience or an existing LinkedIn account is recommended.

Why Join IMRAE?

This position offers more than an entry-level opportunity - it is a chance to learn and grow across multiple areas of a growing business.

• Marketing and product promotion
• Market and competitor research
• Project coordination and estimation
• Construction-industry business development
• Technical service support
• Social media and digital marketing
• Customer and professional relationship development
• Product accreditation and agency requirements
• Trade shows and industry events
• Potential sales and business-development activities

We want someone who is ready to learn, contribute, and grow with the company.

Work Schedule

Full-Time | Monday-Friday

8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Reporting Structure

This position reports directly to the General Manager and works closely with other team leaders and departments to support shared company goals and objectives.

IMRAE is an equal opportunity employer.