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Marketing Contractor-Hybrid (Grand Rapids) - Part Time

IMS Group USA
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Core Responsibilities

  • Provide onsite marketing and operational support at PACK EXPO International 2026 in Chicago, including note-taking, lead organization, and booth support
  • Organize and enter trade show leads into Pipedrive, ensuring accurate notes and follow-up information
  • Assist with post-show sales follow-up, lead tracking, and coordination with the IMS sales team
  • Support ongoing digital marketing initiatives, including email marketing, LinkedIn, website content, and campaign execution
  • Help maintain the IMS marketing calendar and keep planned campaigns moving during maternity leave
  • Create and schedule social media content using existing brand guidelines and materials
  • Assist with basic marketing reporting and tracking of campaign and lead activity
  • Provide general marketing and business development support as needed throughout the contract period

Qualifications/Skills

  • 1–3 years of experience in marketing, communications, sales support, or a related field; strong recent graduates may also be considered
  • Excellent organization and attention to detail, particularly when managing leads, notes, and follow-up activities
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Comfortable working independently and taking ownership of assigned projects
  • Experience with or willingness to learn Pipedrive/CRM platforms
  • Familiarity with LinkedIn, email marketing, Canva, and digital marketing tools
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced trade show environment and interacting professionally with customers and prospects
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and keep projects moving with limited day-to-day oversight
  • Available to travel to Chicago for PACK EXPO International 2026
  • Interest in B2B marketing, manufacturing, packaging, or industrial industries is a plus, but not required

Company Benefits/Perks

  • $15-25/hour, based on experience
  • Approximately 12–20 hours per week, with additional hours surrounding PACK EXPO
  • Flexible schedule and opportunity for remote work for many post-show responsibilities
  • Company-paid travel and accommodations for PACK EXPO
  • Hands-on experience supporting a major international industry trade show
  • Exposure to B2B marketing, sales, automation, and manufacturing
  • Opportunity to work directly with company leadership and gain experience across multiple areas of marketing
  • Meaningful ownership of projects rather than a traditional internship/support-only role
  • Potential opportunity for continued project or contract work beyond the initial three-month engagement based on business needs and mutual fit