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Sales And Marketing Specialist

Lavelle Industries
  • Burlington, WI
  • Autofill and Review
30+ days ago

Job Description

At Lavelle we believe in continued learning, visible problem solving and helping our employees grow. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including an on-site FREE health clinic, casual attire and/or uniforms, and paid vacation and holidays. Did we mention our aim is to "Stay in business forever and have fun!"

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Looking to kick off your career in a role that blends sales, marketing, merchandising, and national retail strategy? Join Lavelle Industries in Burlington, WI, as a Sales & Marketing Specialist - a unique entry-level opportunity where you'll get hands-on experience with a market-leading brand Korky, that sells toilet repair products at major retailers across the country.

You'll help support our market-leading products sold through major retailers like The Home Depot, Lowe's, Menards, Ace, Walmart, and Amazon to name a few. Your work may include helping create sales materials, reviewing product and retail data, supporting new product launches, coordinating merchandising updates, and working with teams across sales, marketing, and product development.

We're a family-owned, Made in the USA company with more than 100 years of history - and we are still growing! We also believe in developing talent - 91% of our leaders have been promoted from within - and many started where you are today. If you're looking for a place to learn, contribute, and build a long-term career, you should apply today!

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the execution of sales growth strategies, including new product launches, merchandising updates, and promotional vehicles
  • Implement digital marketing merchandising strategies to drive sales across customer websites
  • Represent Lavelle Industries in-person (and virtually) at customer training events, industry trade shows, and customer meetings.
  • Communicate directly with customers regarding orders & inventory.
  • Develop Genius-level toilet repair product knowledge to influence customers, store associates, and end users.
  • Support the sales team by developing presentations and sales materials.
  • Conduct market research in the field to learn about customer needs & present findings internally.
  • Share VOC (voice of customer) and collaborate with the team to brainstorm, develop, and implement innovative marketing strategies and campaigns
  • Using data to enhance the visibility and impact of our products in the market is a key role of the Marketing Specialist
  • Monitor and report on sales results and trends
  • Work cross-functionally with Customer Service, Marketing Specialists, Operations, Finance, Engineering, and more

Requirements

This is an entry-level position that is best suited for new college graduates or those with up to 2-3 years of experience.

  • Relevant internships and project work
  • Sales and/or marketing experience is a plus
  • Experience supporting aftermarket hardware accounts is a major plus

Education

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience is preferred.
  • Educational backgrounds include: Sales, Marketing, Communications, Finance, Engineering, or Business

Employee Benefits

  • Growth-Oriented Company Culture: Korky University Training, Annual Professional Development
  • Competitive Salary (not commission)
  • Medical, dental, disability, and life insurance
  • 401 (k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Yearly Profit Sharing & Bonus
  • 10 paid holidays plus paid vacation time
  • Casual Dress Code
  • Free on-site health clinic that offers in-person and virtual appointments.
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Development, Weekly Mentoring Sessions
  • We offer a unique range of fringe benefits that set us apart, such as discounts for local businesses, company-wide events, and more!
  • Defined path for career development

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Numbers & Facts

LocationBurlington, WI
IndustryManufacturing - Other
Company Size100 to 499 employees
Year Founded1912
Websitehttp://www.lavelle.com

About Company

About Us

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Lavelle Headquarters

For over 100 years, Lavelle has taken a leading role as a rubber and plastics manufacturer. We manufacture high-quality rubber and plastic products and assemblies that go into items such as plumbing products, water softeners, food manufacturing equipment, electronics, health care products, toilets and tank trim, boilers, HVAC equipment, transportation equipment and pump systems. Our customers count on us because we offer:

  • A large selection of rubber, plastic and specialty material formulations to choose from, including certified elastomers that meet highly specialized performance requirements
  • On-site chemists who can formulate a custom material if none of our more than 2,000 active formulations meet your needs
  • Extensive product design engineering, tooling and manufacturing expertise that let us create precision molded products and assemblies
  • Continually improving lean manufacturing processes that enable us to minimize waste and costs
  • Processes that quickly move parts from conception to completion
  • An array of manufacturing services, including injection and conventional rubber molding; plastic molding; lathe cutting, die cutting and finishing services; and assembly and packaging operations

A History of Innovation

Since starting operations in 1912, we’ve continued to evolve into the strong, innovative manufacturing company that we are today. In 1954, we designed the first toilet flapper and this technology is still being used today. We have continued to be an engineering leader for our customers, designing products and solving problems. We accomplish this, not only from part design, but also material development, to meet the ever-changing needs of our customers. As we grow, we continue to invest in our equipment; we have new mixing equipment, new measuring equipment, refurbished and new presses. All to give our customers the best service and innovation a rubber and plastic manufacturing company has to offer.

Skills

  • Career Developmentunmatched
  • Cross-Functionalunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Customer Trainingunmatched
  • Field Marketingunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Hardware Administrationunmatched
  • Major Accountsunmatched
  • Market Researchunmatched
  • Marketingunmatched
  • Marketing Campaignunmatched
  • Marketing Communicationsunmatched
  • Marketing Strategyunmatched
  • Marketing/Sales Collateralunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Merchandisingunmatched
  • Online Marketingunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Product Developmentunmatched
  • Product Merchandisingunmatched
  • Product Reviewsunmatched
  • Product Supportunmatched
  • Product/Service Launchunmatched
  • Retailunmatched
  • Retail Merchandisingunmatched
  • Retail Strategyunmatched
  • Revenue Growthunmatched
  • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
  • Salesunmatched
  • Sales Presentationunmatched
  • Sales Strategyunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Talent Managementunmatched
  • Trade Showsunmatched
  • Trend Analysisunmatched
  • eCommerce Salesunmatched

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