Sales and Marketing Associate

Metro Cars is seeking a Sales and Marketing Associate based in Taylor, MI to deliver hands-on administrative, organizational, sales, and marketing support across its transportation brands. The role supports client outreach, proposal and RFP activity, market research, event coordination, contact management, reporting, and marketing projects.

Location and Schedule

• Work model: In person, onsite
• Location: Taylor, MI (Taylor, MI 48180 required)
• Schedule: 40.0 hours per week

Compensation

• Hourly rate: USD 20 per hour
• Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate client, prospective client, business partner, and industry contact records and spreadsheets.
• Organize sales and marketing files, materials, correspondence, meeting notes, deadlines, and project information.
• Draft client communications, introductory emails, meeting follow-ups, thank-you messages, and other business correspondence.
• Assist with preparing RFPs, proposals, and other business opportunity submissions, including gathering information, organizing supporting documents, and tracking deadlines.
• Proofread proposals and other materials for accuracy, completeness, consistency, and formatting.
• Support social media content gathering, basic copywriting, organizing photos and other marketing assets, and preparing approved marketing materials.
• Support email campaigns, promotional initiatives, and other marketing projects.
• Prepare for and support conventions, trade shows, networking events, client meetings, and company functions.
• Attend selected events to assist with promotional materials, displays, contact collection, setup, and follow-up.
• Research prospective clients, business opportunities, competitors, industry events, market activity, and transportation industry trends.
• Compile research and market insights to support identification of potential clients, contracts, partnerships, and growth opportunities.
• Assist with generating, compiling, and analyzing reports to evaluate client account activity.
• Help identify opportunities for client retention, account growth, and new business.
• Communicate regularly with the Executive Director regarding assignments, priorities, deadlines, and progress.
• Take ownership of assigned projects and follow tasks through to completion.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling client information, contact lists, proposals, pricing, and business records.
• Use company-provided laptops, cellphones, and other technology responsibly and respond to business communications in a timely manner.
• Perform other related duties and support company initiatives as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Sales, or a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and assignments.
• Ability to maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, contact lists, and project information.
• Ability to conduct research and present information clearly and professionally.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to learn new business and marketing technologies.
• Professional communication and judgment when working with clients and confidential business information.
• Ability to work collaboratively while also taking ownership of assigned responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience in administrative support, sales support, marketing support, or a related field.
• Experience with proposals, RFPs, client communications, event coordination, sales support, or marketing projects.
• Experience in transportation, hospitality, sales, marketing, or a related service industry.

Technologies

• Microsoft Office

Travel and Attendance

• Requires reliable personal transportation and the ability to travel as needed for client meetings, conventions, trade shows, networking events, company functions, various company locations, and other business activities.
• Travel may occasionally be required with limited advance notice based on business needs.
• Occasional evening and weekend attendance or travel may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods.
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during events and company functions.
• Ability to operate a computer, telephone, and standard office equipment.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move materials and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Working Environment

This position is primarily based in a professional office environment but may also involve work at company locations, transportation facilities, client locations, conventions, trade shows, networking events, and other off-site business functions. The ideal candidate can manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and represent the company professionally in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Additional Experience Indicators

• Sales: 1 year (preferred)
• Marketing: 1 year (preferred)
• Data Support: 1 year (preferred)