Senior Marketing and Events Specialist

Based in Sterling Heights, Michigan, Pineapple Contracts is seeking a hands-on marketing and events leader to drive U.S. initiatives with strategic support from our UK team. This onsite role oversees trade shows, digital assets, and showroom activities, helping a global furniture brand designed for challenging environments to shine. The position offers a competitive salary, 100% company-paid healthcare and a 401(k) plan, 15 days of PTO plus local holidays and an extra day off for your birthday, plus the opportunity to make a tangible global impact with a tree planted in your honor. You’ll join a supportive, dynamic culture that prioritizes teamwork, ownership, responsiveness, and a commitment to delivering high quality results.

Tools you will use include: Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Photoshop), WordPress, GoldVision, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics, and the Configura CET platform.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 100% company-paid healthcare and 401(k) plan
• 15 days PTO + local holidays, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• Make a global impact: a tree planted in your honor
• Fun team socials and monthly Pizza Fridays
• Employee referral bonus program
• Supportive, dynamic environment where your contribution truly matters

Responsibilities

• Oversee the exhibitions calendar, book events, and coordinate logistics such as furniture and marketing materials; attendance at selected events is required.
• Support trade shows by designing visuals, organizing collateral, and planning stand layouts, including furniture selection.
• Own smaller sales events from concept through execution, including budgeting, logistics, materials, and liaison with organizers, with final HQ sign-off.
• Drive U.S. pop-up shop campaigns from concept to execution, including localized promotion, budgeting, logistics, and venue coordination.
• Identify and secure speaking opportunities at key events, including panels and workshops.
• Create high-quality visual assets for social media and the website using Adobe Creative Suite.
• Maintain and update the U.S. WordPress website, adding new products and content as needed.
• Plan and produce engaging written content for both print and digital channels.
• Develop case studies and coordinate photography for completed projects.
• Manage and localize social media content for the U.S. market.
• Coordinate and execute email marketing campaigns.
• Support the Sales Team with bespoke presentations for client meetings, bids, and CEU presentations.
• Build and manage relationships with third-party vendors and external partners to support seamless execution in the U.S. market.
• Take ownership of the CET (Configura) platform, ensuring it is up to date, optimized, and effectively managed.
• Research and evaluate advertising opportunities across publications and events.
• Manage sourcing and stock control of marketing materials, including printed literature and branded merchandise.
• Oversee day-to-day management of showrooms in Michigan and California, ensuring strong presentation, accurate inventory, and product availability.
• Maintain U.S. product information, updates, and templates within internal systems (GoldVision, HubSpot, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Provide ad hoc support to the Sales Team as required.
• Undertake additional responsibilities as needed to support the business.

Requirements

• A degree in Marketing, Business, Commerce, or a related field is advantageous.
• Proven marketing experience, ideally in a senior role.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, particularly InDesign and Photoshop (essential).
• Ability to take ownership and work independently while collaborating closely with the UK Head Office on campaigns.
• Capability to develop and implement marketing plans aligned with global priorities.
• Highly responsive, reliable and accountable with confidence to drive projects forward.
• Strong initiative, proactive and self-motivated, able to work without micromanagement.
• Solid understanding of the US market and customer landscape, with ability to track trends, competitors, and opportunities.
• WordPress experience is preferred but not essential.
• Experience executing and optimizing SEO campaigns.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, projects, and deadlines.
• Analytical and results-oriented, able to measure campaign performance and drive continuous improvement.
• Ability to work under pressure while meeting deadlines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with effective stakeholder coordination across international teams.
• You embody our company people values:
  • Teamwork
  • Committed
  • Ownership
  • Positive
  • Responsive