Marketing Specialist (Full-Time)

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Lonestar Electric Supply is looking for a Vendor Marketing Specialist to own our co-op and market development fund (MDF) programs and turn vendor dollars into real marketing activity across our branch network. You'll be the connection point between our manufacturer partners, our branch leaders, and our marketing team, making sure available funds get used well and get claimed correctly.

Own the annual MDF and co-op process across all vendor partners: track available funds, accrual rules, submission deadlines, and claim requirements
Prepare and submit claims with required documentation, then track reimbursements through to payment
Partner with vendors on joint marketing plans, campaigns, and promotional programs
Execute vendor-funded campaigns including email, digital, print, signage, and branded merchandise
Coordinate with marketing specialists on campaign production and creative, serving as the owner of vendor requirements, budget, and approvals rather than the producer of the assets
Plan and run vendor-supported events such as counter days, open houses, training sessions, and trade shows
Report on program performance and fund utilization to marketing leadership and vendor partners
Support broader marketing initiatives across the Lonestar family of companies as needed
Hands-on experience managing MDF, co-op, or channel marketing funds.

You've tracked accruals, built plans against available dollars, and submitted claims with backup documentation
~2 to 4 years in marketing, vendor marketing, or channel marketing within distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing
~ Working understanding of how distributor and manufacturer partnerships operate, including vendor programs, rebates, and joint marketing
~ Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills.

You're comfortable building and maintaining trackers, not just filling them in
~ Comfortable managing multiple projects at once and shifting priorities
~ Willingness to travel occasionally to branches and events
~ Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or equivalent experience
~ Experience with electrical, industrial, or construction products
~ Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or email marketing platforms
Ability to travel as needed. Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
~401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
~ Specified Holiday Pay
Lonestar Electric Supply is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.