About the Role

We are seeking a highly organized, strategic, and creative Marketing Manager to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of a wide variety of external events. This role requires a strong ability to manage complex logistics, build relationships with vendors and stakeholders, and deliver exceptional experiences that align with organizational goals.

The ideal candidate is an innovative thinker with excellent project management skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Event Coordination

• Build and maintain vendor and venue relationships
• Plan event logistics including layouts, seating, dining, and guest lists
• Manage event budgets and day‑of execution
• Anticipate risks and create contingency plans
• Develop annual event strategy and create high‑profile external events
• Coordinate vendors, contractors, equipment, and post‑event cleanup
• Conduct post‑event evaluations and report insights
• Support internal events as needed

 Marketing Management

• Coordinate external marketing efforts with leadership
• Manage marketing contracts and ensure deliverables are fulfilled
• Oversee digital channels (website, social, email, SEO, paid media)
• Write and produce TV, radio, and web commercials
• Create and distribute marketing materials
• Manage relationships with outside marketing firms
• Track and claim MDF and Co‑Op funds
• Analyze campaign performance and ROI
• Review and approve website updates
• Maintain organized historical marketing files
• Lead and support the marketing team

 Qualifications

·      Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or Communications OR 8 years of relevant experience in information technology.  (one year of education equals two years of experience).

·      3-5 years of event planning/management experience

o   Success in planning and executing both in-person and virtual events.

o   ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.

o   Must have strong budgeting and negotiation skills

·      Ability to work under pressure and the ability to respond quickly and effectively to real-time changes   

·      Strong project management and organizational skills.

·      Excellent communication and vendor-management skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Sick Days
• Paid Holidays
• 401k match
• Work-life Balance
• Full Medical, Dental & Vision + HSA
• Life Insurance
• Local Volunteer Opportunities

About Les Olson IT

Les Olson IT is one of the fastest-growing and most capable technology service providers in the West. We do I.T. the LOC Way—through talent, passion, and compassion—driving continual growth and a strong market position by delivering superior service.

Unlike most technology companies, Les Olson IT has been in business for over 70 years. We are a family-owned and family-operated company, a tradition that began at the Olson family dinner table and continues today. From those beginnings, we have grown to more than 320 employees across nine locations in two states.

Les Olson Company strives every day to elevate people, whether it's our clients, our team members, or members of the local community.

• We seek to elevate our clients by delivering cutting-edge IT strategy, security, solutions, and support. Each of our team members recognizes that they have a direct impact on the success of the local businesses we serve every day.
• We seek to elevate every team member's career, firmly believing that customer success cannot happen without employee success. We do this by working with each employee to design a fulfilling career path that grows and evolves as they do.
• We seek to elevate our local community members by rewarding our employees for volunteering at local charities and participating in our ongoing food drives.

Our work environment promotes both growth and balance. We encourage and support our employees in building meaningful, fulfilling paths, both professionally and personally. Les Olson Company offers competitive salaries, continuing education, generous benefits, and a fun, collaborative work environment. At the end of the day, it is the people that matter most to us!