Marketing and Event Coordinator

Feeders Supply Holdings is a dynamic and fast-growing pet retailer based in Louisville, Kentucky. Operating under the brands Feeders Pet Supply and Chow Hound Pet Supplies, the company proudly serves pet owners across Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio with a network of 67 brick-and-mortar stores complemented by a thriving e-commerce platform. As a significant independent retailer in the pet specialty industry, Feeders Supply Holdings is projected to experience robust growth of approximately 8 percent annually over the next decade. The company is dedicated to enhancing the pet ownership experience by providing a wide range of quality products and services tailored to the needs of local pet parents and their beloved companions.

The Marketing & Event Coordinator role at Feeders Supply Holdings is a vital position designed to amplify the company's community presence and brand identity. This full-time position offers employees the opportunity to work within a passionate team in a fast-paced retail environment focused on pets and their owners. The coordinator will spearhead the planning and execution of promotional events both in-store and throughout the community. Serving as the key liaison between Feeders Supply Holdings and local partners, pet adoption and rescue groups, and in-store services, the individual will play an instrumental role in building brand loyalty and fostering meaningful community connections.

In addition to managing sponsorship and donation requests, the coordinator will organize various community outreach initiatives across multiple states including Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, and North Carolina. This responsibility highlights the scope and scale of the role, which calls for strong organizational skills, creativity, teamwork, and the ability to juggle multiple tasks efficiently. The coordinator will also manage an Event Squad comprised of volunteers, helping to recruit and motivate the team to support both internal and external marketing events effectively.

Beyond event management, the coordinator will support the Digital Marketing team during non-peak event periods. This includes assisting with email marketing, SMS campaigns, and digital/social marketing initiatives. While prior experience in digital marketing is a plus, Feeders Supply Holdings is committed to providing training to equip the candidate with the skills necessary to support Google advertising campaigns, SEO, keyword research, website analytics, and social media integration. This blend of offline and online marketing responsibilities offers a comprehensive career development path within the marketing sphere.

The role demands outstanding written, verbal, and visual communication skills, along with intellectual curiosity and a desire for continual learning. Experience or knowledge of the retail industry, particularly in the pet specialty sector, is advantageous. The successful candidate is expected to be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and skilled at prioritizing to meet deadlines while exercising good judgment and discretion in building strong relationships with partners and pet parents alike.

Feeders Supply Holdings values its employees and offers a compelling benefits package inclusive of employee discounts, a free pet food program, ESOP and 401k retirement plans, along with comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. The typical work schedule includes weekdays with some weekends and weeknight shifts, reflecting the dynamic nature of retail and event coordination work. Joining Feeders Supply Holdings as a Marketing & Event Coordinator means becoming part of an innovative and expanding company where you can make a tangible impact on the pet community and grow your marketing career in a supportive environment.