Marketing Coordinator

Newport News, VA

Company Purpose

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve everyday. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

Job purpose 

The Marketing Coordinator plays a critical role in the execution of marketing strategies and initiatives that support sales and brand growth. This role requires an organized, creative, and detail-oriented individual who can manage projects from concept through execution while thriving both independently and as part of a collaborative, high-output team.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Catalog Ownership: Manage the full catalog development process, including timelines, content coordination, layout review, proofing, and final production.
  • Email Marketing: Develop, write, and schedule email campaigns targeted to wholesale customers; monitor performance and suggest improvements.
  • Digital Marketing: Support digital campaigns including social media, digital advertising, and website content updates; collaborate with the digital team to ensure brand consistency.
  • Showroom & Tradeshow Planning: Lead the coordination and execution of showroom displays and tradeshows, including budgeting, logistics, setup, and teardown; must be willing to travel to various locations.
  • Marketing Materials Development: Assist in the creation of product sheets, signage, presentations, and other collateral that support sales and marketing efforts.
  • Copywriting: Write clear, engaging, and brand-consistent copy for product descriptions, emails, catalogs, ads, and other marketing touchpoints.
  • Budgeting: Assist with budgeting and cost tracking for catalogs, showroom installations, and marketing campaigns.
  • Team Collaboration: Work closely with cross-functional teams including sales, product development, and creative to ensure cohesive messaging and timely execution.
  • Project Management: Maintain timelines, checklists, and deadlines for multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment.
  • Other:
    • Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits.
    • Accomplishes organization goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishment.
    • Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading trade publications.
    • Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values.
    • The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

Skills

  • Strong administration and organizational skills
  • Reporting, budgeting, and scheduling skills
  • Exceptional customer service capabilities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
  • Demonstrated high proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Hands on approach to project management
  • Excellent written communication skills
  • Possess analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills
  • Competence in reporting research results
  • Knowledge in home fashions, gifts, textiles or retail industries
  • Ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Competencies

  • Positive Energy Level
  • Team Player
  • Maintain stable performance under pressure
  • Takes Initiative
  • Time Management
  • Independence and Self-Development

Qualifications

  • A bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • 2+ years of experience in a marketing role, preferably in the wholesale, home décor, or consumer goods industry.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an eye for detail and strong proofreading ability.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) a plus.
  • Familiarity with email platforms (e.g., Mailchimp, Klaviyo), CRM tools, and digital marketing platforms.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% of the time for showroom installations and tradeshow events.
  • Creative, self-motivated, and adaptable with a can-do attitude and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Physical requirements

  • Sitting, Standing, Walking
  • Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)
  • Carrying, Pushing, Pulling boxes, catalogs, sample orders up to 50 lbs.
  • Moving props at a photo shoot up to 50 lbs individually, or up to 100 lbs assisted
  • Interacting with Live domesticated animals on photoshoots, at events, or in office

 The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.