Family owned and operated since 1942, Paragon D&E is a leader in Advanced Manufacturing. Leveraging our strong history in injection and compression tooling, Paragon has evolved into a multifaceted organization with a diverse product line serving the Aerospace, Defense, Nuclear, Heavy Truck, Automotive, Agricultural, Oil and Gas and other industries. Paragon has a state-of-the-art facility with the latest machining technology and continually invests in our team and equipment.
Paragon is committed to the highest standards of ethical conduct in all that we do. We believe that honesty and integrity create trust, which is the cornerstone of our business.
We recognize that our success depends on the talent, skills and expertise of our people and our ability to function as a tightly integrated team. Communication and respect are essential elements of a positive and productive business relationship. We promote a caring and helpful approach to those we work with and the community around us.
SUMMARY
Assists with company-wide marketing initiatives to support sales and enhance internal and external customer communications including administrative and clerical needs.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Include the following, however other duties may also be assigned:
- Utilizes Adobe Suite, Publisher and PowerPoint to create material for internal and external communications.
- Conducts market research to provide industry insights and develop recommendations for marketing activities.
- Works with the sales team to develop case studies for website blog/news and for use in future initiatives. Creates quick turnaround presentations for feasibility and customer presentations within a variety of product groups.
- Assists in management of company tradeshow scheduling, booth and sales enrollment, material creation, material shipments and more within stringent timelines.
- Creates slides for company presentations such as biweekly employee meetings and executive presentations. This includes the collection of content from other departments, ensuring style consistency throughout.
- Under direction, is responsible for all internal communication materials.
- Manages company SEO, analytics and web content and company social media engagement.
- Assists with company events and internal initiatives managed by others in the department. Collaborate with team on scheduling and miscellaneous projects.
QUALIFICATIONS
2-5 years of related Marketing experience including proficiency in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office: InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Power Point, Excel and Publisher required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
COMPETENCIES
Customer Service – Makes themselves available and responds promptly to customer needs to exceed their expectations.
Organization and Attention to Detail – Highly organized, detail oriented and looks for ways to make processes easier and better.
Communication – Proactively gathers and shares information to ensure processes are followed and activities run smoothly. Able to report on project progress and willing to ask for help or guidance when needed.
Critical Thinking – Ability to prioritize and determine next steps in projects based on changing inputs.
Flexibility – Quickly adapts to a fast-pace work environment, changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Creativity – Works cooperatively with others to produce quality innovative ideas and materials to support marketing initiatives. Accepts review, plot changes and adaptability
Self-Managed – Able to manage time and priorities with little to no direction.
