Marketing & Business Development Manager
Sunshine Party & Event Rental East Liverpool, Ohio Full-time | Salaried Anticipated start: January–February 2027
ABOUT SUNSHINE
Sunshine Party & Event Rental provides tents, tables, chairs, inflatables, games, and event equipment for schools, churches, businesses, community organizations, and private celebrations throughout Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
We are looking for a creative, organized, outgoing marketing professional who wants to take ownership of marketing and help a growing local business reach its next stage.
We are accepting applications now and interviewing ahead of an anticipated January–February 2027 start.
THE OPPORTUNITY
This position combines hands-on marketing with business development. Approximately 70% of the role will focus on marketing and 30% on developing customer relationships and new business.
You will work directly with the owner and coordinate with our operations manager and existing sales team. You will have room to bring ideas, improve processes, and demonstrate measurable results.
Our sales team already handles incoming inquiries. Your primary responsibility will be creating demand, encouraging repeat bookings, and developing new opportunities.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Build and execute a seasonal marketing calendar.
- Create engaging social media content using real events, equipment, customer experiences, and our team.
- Organize photos and videos and help maintain consistent company branding.
- Develop email campaigns and customer rebooking programs.
- Improve website content, product listings, and Google Business Profile information.
- Coordinate website improvements and advertising with outside providers as needed.
- Develop relationships with schools, churches, businesses, venues, and community organizations.
- Conduct targeted outreach and help turn opportunities into booked events.
- Coordinate opportunities and follow-up with our existing sales team.
- Track campaign spending, qualified inquiries, bookings, and results.
- Document successful processes so we can repeat and improve them.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Demonstrated experience in marketing, business development, or a closely related role.
- Approximately three or more years of relevant experience preferred.
- Examples of campaigns or projects you personally helped execute.
- Strong writing, communication, organization, and follow-through.
- Confidence initiating conversations and building professional relationships.
- Ability to create content and manage projects independently.
- Comfort using social media business tools, email marketing software, spreadsheets, and customer management systems.
- Ability to explain how marketing activity connects to inquiries, bookings, and revenue.
- Willingness to learn our equipment, customers, and seasonal business.
- Ability to work locally in East Liverpool and visit events or customers throughout our service area.
Experience with local service businesses, hospitality, events, Google Ads, Meta advertising, SEO, Canva, or CRM systems is helpful. A degree is welcome but is not required; relevant work and demonstrated results matter.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
- Base salary rate of $52,000 annually, equivalent to $1,000 per week, subject to unpaid leave and the holiday shutdown policy below.
- Performance bonus and commission opportunities tied to agreed sales and marketing goals.
- Planned annual incentive opportunity of $10,000 at target, with additional earning potential for results above target.
- Two weeks of paid vacation annually.
- Five paid sick days annually.
- Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%, subject to plan terms.
Incentive goals, eligibility, attribution, and payment terms will be provided in a written compensation agreement. Incentive earnings are not guaranteed.
SCHEDULE AND HOLIDAY SHUTDOWN
This is a full-time position based in East Liverpool, primarily working weekdays. Occasional scheduled event visits, networking activities, or evening and weekend commitments may be needed.
The position is intended to continue throughout the year, with no extended seasonal layoff planned.
Sunshine traditionally closes for approximately two weeks around Christmas and New Year’s. Employees may elect to use available paid vacation during this shutdown or take eligible time unpaid under the company’s written policy and applicable pay requirements. The shutdown is not an additional two weeks of paid leave.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply through this posting with:
- Your resume.
- A brief explanation of why this opportunity interests you.
- One or two examples of marketing campaigns, content, or business development projects you worked on.
- A description of your personal contribution and any measurable results.
- Your availability for a January–February 2027 start.
We are looking for someone who can bring ideas, execute consistently, and help build lasting growth for Sunshine.
Pay: $52,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
Experience:
- Marketing : 2 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- East Liverpool, OH 43920 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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