Marketing Associate 1 - Riding Warehouse - San Luis Obispo, CA

Description

This is a full-time position, Monday- Friday 40 hours per week 

This position requires physically reporting to work in San Luis Obispo, CA.

The pay range for this roll is $20.00 - $28.00 an hour

This position is cross posted in out San Luis Obispo, CA and Alpharetta, GA locations – hiring in either location.

Are you passionate about the equestrian world and experienced in social media marketing? We're seeking a creative and detail-oriented Marketing Associate to join our Riding Warehouse team! This unique role blends your knowledge of horses with your ability to craft compelling digital content, manage social media channels, and support broader marketing campaigns. If you're excited about promoting equestrian brands and building connections within the community, we’d love to hear from you.

About Us

We are a growing e-commerce company that specializes in tennis, running, bass fishing, pickleball, racquetball, equestrian, ice/roller hockey, roller derby, inline skating and skateboarding products. Our goal is to provide a top-notch customer shopping experience by recommending the right products and delivering the best possible customer service. We believe in striving for excellence while finding simple solutions to get the job done.

Sports Warehouse is comprised of:

Riding Warehouse 

Tennis Warehouse

Running Warehouse

Tackle Warehouse

Pickleball Warehouse

Inline/Ice Warehouse

Skate Warehouse

The ideal candidate for this role is a detail-oriented and self-motivated individual with a solid understanding of the equestrian industry and social media marketing. They have experience managing social media, creating content, supporting campaign execution, and using data to guide marketing strategy while ensuring brand consistency across platforms.

Benefits & Perks

Full Time Employees:

· Medical, dental and vision benefits

· Paid vacation time

· Life and short-term disability insurance

All Employees:

· Merchandise discounts with all Sports Warehouse companies

· Access to on-site fitness facility

· Paid sick time

· 401(k) and profit-sharing programs

· Opportunities for growth

· Employee appreciation events

Purpose of Position: 

• Supports the marketing team by assisting with the development and execution of marketing plans, creating and managing content across various platforms, and maintaining brand consistency. 
• Conducts market research, analyzes performance metrics, and provides administrative support, ensuring timely and effective execution of campaigns, social media management, and promotional activities. 

Requirements

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the coordination and functionality of the department's activities, providing essential administrative assistance such as preparing reports, managing databases, and supporting event or promotion coordination. 
• Assist in the development of marketing plans and campaigns, including email marketing, promotions, and events, ensuring alignment with the overall marketing strategy. 
• Create, schedule, and manage content across multiple platforms (e.g., Facebook, Instagram, TikTok), ensuring brand consistency, engagement, and timely posting based on a well-maintained content calendar. 
• Assist in developing graphics, copy, and multimedia for social media, email campaigns, blogs, and other marketing materials. 
• Respond to social media comments and messages to foster relationships and maintain brand presence. 
• Conduct market research, analyze trends, competitor activities, and audience preferences, and monitor social media performance to adjust strategies and assess campaign effectiveness. 
• Directly manage the brand ambassador program, coordinating content creation, sending quarterly results, and researching potential new additions to the program. 
• Ensure all content and marketing materials align with the company’s brand voice and guidelines. 

Requirements: 

• Possess working knowledge of the equestrian industry to support accurate and authentic marketing efforts. 
• Demonstrate experience managing social media accounts, including content creation and scheduling. 
• Apply equestrian expertise to create engaging, audience-specific content across digital platforms.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. 
• Demonstrate ability to learn new software applications. 
• Communicate clearly and professionally during conversations.  
• Demonstrate active listening skills.  
• Approach problem-