Marketing Coordinator Intern - Winter 2025

Vontier - Akron, OH

Full-time - Intern

Akron, OH

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing

About the position

The Marketing Coordinator Intern at DRB Systems is responsible for supporting various projects related to the company's product line, particularly in the context of tradeshow events. This role offers hands-on experience in planning, organizing, and executing tradeshow logistics, vendor coordination, and marketing material preparation. The intern will gain valuable insights into event management, project coordination, and cross-functional collaboration, contributing to the company's efforts in showcasing products and engaging with industry professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and coordinating all logistical aspects of tradeshow participation, including booth setup, shipping, and vendor management.
• Support the creation and preparation of marketing materials, product displays, and promotional items for tradeshows.
• Help manage timelines and ensure that key deliverables are met leading up to each event.
• Coordinate with external vendors for services such as booth construction, transportation, and on-site support.
• Participate in pre-show planning meetings and post-show debriefs.
• Assist with on-site event management, including booth setup and breakdown, staff coordination, and attendee engagement (if applicable).
• Track and report on event performance metrics, gathering feedback to improve future events.
• Maintain an organized inventory of tradeshow materials and marketing collateral.
• Provide administrative support, including scheduling, documentation, and maintaining communication with internal teams.
• Maintain internal communication website.
• Additional marketing projects as assigned.

Requirements

• A rising Junior or Senior pursuing a degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with the ability to problem-solve on the fly.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Interest in event management and marketing is a plus.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with event or tradeshow coordination (even through school projects or volunteering) is a plus but not required.