Marketing Administrator at Malco Products, Inc.

Title:                            Marketing Administrator 

Location:         Barberton

Company:                    Malco Products, Inc. is a family-owned specialty chemical manufacturer with production facilities in Barberton, Akron, and Alliance, Ohio.  Malco manufactures lines of proprietary automotive products and household cleaning products as well as performs contract manufacturing services.  Malco relies on its core values to succeed – innovation, industry-leading quality, serving as “our customers’ best partner,” and creating a team-oriented, family atmosphere for our employees.  Applying these values will deliver solid financial performance.

Reports to:                  Director of Marketing

Summary:                    This role is instrumental in driving marketing projects, strategy, and execution forward. Success requires not only creativity but also exceptional organizational skills and a proactive mindset. The person in this role will need to anticipate needs, stay ahead of deadlines, and keep multiple projects moving seamlessly. Thriving in a fast-paced environment, they will ensure that details don’t get overlooked and that the marketing team’s efforts are executed with precision and efficiency. 

Responsibilities:         These responsibilities are intended to provide an overview of the Marketing Specialist role.  This list is not inclusive – other duties may be assigned to support the growth of the business.

• Support the Director of Marketing by managing calendar, expense reports, priorities, requests, and communications, ensuring they can focus on the most strategic initiatives.
• Act as a gatekeeper to the Director of Marketing, ensuring priorities, requests, and communications are managed effectively.
• Oversee multiple marketing calendars, updating documents and tracking project progress on a daily basis,
• Manage the marketing budget, including requests, tracking, and approvals on behalf of the Director of Marketing.
• Support event planning and execution, including logistics, communication, and development of collateral.
• Participate in marketing brainstorms, team meetings, project development, and tracking to keep initiatives on schedule and aligned with strategy.
• Manage and assist in processing influencer payments in a timely manner.

Requirement / Experience:       

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience. 
• Experience: 1 to 3 years of experience in marketing, communications, or a related role. 
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate well across multiple departments, while staying organized, and on top of project details and project timelines.
• Organization & Project Management: Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and priorities.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), Google Work platform, and familiarity with design or marketing software (e.g., Klaviyo, Asana, Constant Contact, Canva) is a plus.
• Digital Marketing Knowledge: Basic understanding of social media platforms, email marketing, SEO/SEM, and web analytics.
• Collaboration: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and build cross-departmental relationships.
• Attention to Detail: Strong accuracy and quality control in all work, specifically in product details, deadlines, and marketing team communication.
• Problem-Solving: Resourceful, adaptable, and able to troubleshoot issues independently.
• Social media: Well-versed in social media marketing with the ability to navigate various channels confidently and provide support as needed. 
• AI Knowledge: Comfortable exploring and leveraging AI platforms for marketing and operational tasks as needed.