PR/Marketing Coordinator

Benchmade is THE Largest Premium Manufacturer of *Specialty Cutlery in the World!!!
(* = Outdoor, Utility, Law Enforcement and Military)
If you have just an interest?don't apply. If you have a PASSION for the Outdoor Lifestyle and a career in Marketing--then you MUST explore this opportunity!

This is NOT a sales job?but you will produce business through building solid long-term relationships with our customers.

The successful candidate will coordinate and execute multiple aspects of Benchmade?s Public Relations. Assists in Marketing Communications as needed. 'Be' the Source of the ?Benchmade Story? to the public.
1.Communicates all product releases to editorial contacts. Then develops professional relationships through ongoing timely initiation and development of targeted contacts with product samples and information.
2.As needed provides support for the Benchmade Forum and Website content.
3.Responsible for Trade Show coordination.
4.Supports the Marketing Manager as needed.
Requirements:
?BA/BS Degree in Marketing/Communications or the equivalent.
?1 to 3 Years Experience (part or combination of) Public Relations/Marketing/Customer Service/Trade Show/ or Product Development/Management.
?Passion for the Outdoor Lifestyle
?Solid MS Office skills; Macintosh platform a plus,
?Excellent written and verbal communications skills, analytical, enthusiastic relationship builder, sees the big picture.
?Doesn?t want a job?wants to build a career.
?Travel up to 30%
All qualified applicants must apply only via our website: www.benchmade.com