Marketing Associate - Inline & Ice Warehouse… at Sports… · Alpharetta

Description This is a full time, Monday-Friday position and requires physically reporting to work in Alpharetta, GA Anticipated hiring range: $20-$24 per hour This position is cross posted in both our CA and GA locations; there is one position available. Inline & Ice Warehouse is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated entry-level Marketing Assistant to support the growth of our online specialty hockey retail brand. This position is ideal for someone passionate about hockey, sports culture, e-commerce, and digital marketing who wants hands-on experience in a fast-paced and creative environment. The Marketing Assistant will help execute marketing initiatives across social media, email marketing, digital campaigns, brand promotions, and content creation while contributing fresh ideas that connect with hockey players, fans, and customers nationwide. Duties and Responsibilities: • Support the marketing team with day-to-day operations, project coordination, scheduling, and organization of marketing assets and materials. • Assist in creating, proofreading, and publishing engaging marketing content across digital, email, social media, and print channels. • Help execute seasonal campaigns, product launches, promotions, and hockey-related marketing initiatives. • Coordinate logistics for events, tournaments, trade shows, athlete partnerships, and promotional activities. • Assist in managing social media channels by scheduling posts, monitoring engagement, and identifying trending opportunities within the hockey community. • Assist with influencer outreach and partnership initiatives. • Collaborate with Buying, Graphics, Web Content, and Customer Service teams to ensure brand consistency and accurate messaging across all platforms. • Maintain and organize marketing databases, email lists, promotional calendars, and customer information. • Assist with email marketing campaigns, including campaign setup, audience segmentation, and performance reporting. • Monitor campaign performance and compile reports to help evaluate marketing effectiveness and customer engagement. • Conduct market and competitor research to identify trends, new opportunities, and emerging products within the hockey industry. • Coordinate vendor communications related to marketing materials, promotional products, and campaign support. • Contribute creative ideas that help elevate the Inline & Ice Warehouse brand and customer experience. • Perform additional duties as needed to support the marketing team and overall operations of Sports Warehouse. Requirements • Passion for hockey, sports, e-commerce, marketing, or digital media preferred. • Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail and a basic understanding of marketing principles and digital tools. • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. • Demonstrate the ability to learn new software applications. • Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations. • Demonstrate active listening skills. • Approach problem-solving with creativity and innovation. • Exhibit a professional demeanor in all interactions. • Interpret and execute written and verbal instructions accurately. • Follow directions well and gain clarification as needed. • Adapt to new circumstances and execute multiple tasks and deadlines. • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. • Maintain focus and attention to detail effectively. • Work independently and remain motivated. • Recognize when to seek assistance and collaborate effectively. • Foster a positive attitude and strong work ethic, contributing positively within a team. • Maintain a standard of conduct that will maintain an orderly and productive workplace. • Uphold standards of safety and cleanliness in the work environment. • Practice good judgement in actions and decision making. • Abide by all Sports Warehouse policies and procedures. • Demonstrate a sense of pride in your work and represent Sports Warehouse in a favorable manner. • Other duties deemed necessary to support daily operations of Sports Warehouse. Supervisory Responsibility: This position has no direct supervisory responsibility. Work Environment: This role functions within a professional and collaborative office setting, regularly utilizing standard office equipment such as computers, tablets, and phones for day-to-day tasks. The position may require occasional travel to events or other work locations, both by car and plane, depending on the location and schedule. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job: • Regularly required to handle objects, type on a computer, use tablets and phones, and computer software. • The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. • The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer). • Frequently required to sit in a stationary position for prolonged periods of time, in addition to occasionally moving about inside the building. • Occasionally required to stoop, bend, twist, reach, kneel, crouch or climb. • Must regularly lift and/or move objects that weigh less than ten pounds, occasionally lift and/or move items that weigh between 10 – 20 pounds, and rarely lift and/or move items that weigh between 20 - 50 pounds.