Field marketing representative

At Horizon Hobby, we inspire dreams and help build memories! Our company is the leader in the global Radio Control industry. We offer tremendous opportunities for growth and development and a full array of benefits including discounts on our products! We are currently hiring a Field Marketing Representative!

This is a full-time position working out of our Champaign, IL location. Working hours are Wednesday-Sunday 8am-5pm with Monday and Tuesday as scheduled days off. This role will involve extensive travel within the Midwest and East Coast regions.

Typical pay for this position is $40,000-$50,000. The final offer for this position will be based on the unique experience and qualifications of the candidate selected. This position may also be eligible for a bonus not included in the base pay range.

Horizon Hobby is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Field Marketing Representative to bring our brand directly to customers across the United States. This role will involve extensive travel (approximately 90%), engaging customers at our retail partners and at various events, primarily within the Midwest and East Coast regions. You’ll play a vital role in enhancing Horizon Hobby’s brand presence and sales through face-to-face interactions and engaging event setups.

Key Responsibilities

• Event Representation: Serve as the face of Horizon Hobby at retail partner locations and various large events, engaging with customers, showcasing products, and driving sales
• Product Demonstrations and Try-Me Activities: Conduct hands-on product demos and interactive “try-me” activities, allowing customers to experience Horizon Hobby products firsthand, creating memorable and engaging experiences
• Mobile Operations: Safely operate a XL Series Transit Van and occasionally a 2500 series pickup truck towing a 20+ ft trailer, ensuring timely setup, teardown, and transportation of marketing materials and products
• Customer Engagement: Create a positive and memorable experience for customers, delivering product demonstrations, answering questions, and generating excitement around Horizon Hobby's offerings
• Logistics and Setup: Load, unload, and set up booths, demo areas, and displays independently; requires lifting of up to 60 pounds
• Sales and Marketing Support: Work closely with Horizon Hobby’s marketing and wholesale sales team to execute event-specific promotions and support the overall field marketing strategy
• Report and Feedback: Provide feedback from events to the marketing and sales teams to inform future event strategies and improve the customer experience.

This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, love travel, and enjoy direct customer interaction. Candidates must be comfortable with long-distance driving and ready for a schedule that includes weekend work and lots of autonomy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience may substitute for formal education
• Customer Engagement Skills: Strong interpersonal skills with a natural ability to connect with customers and create engaging experiences
• Event and/or Marketing Experience: Previous experience in marketing, events, retail, or customer service is a plus, especially with hands-on product demos or sales
• Driving and Physical Requirements: Comfortable operating a XL Transit Van or 2500 series pickup truck and towing a 20+ ft trailer. Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license with a clean driving record and the ability to lift 60+ pounds for booth and product setup
• Adaptability and Independence: Self-motivated, organized, and capable of working independently while managing multiple tasks on the road
• Travel-Readiness: Willing and able to travel extensively (up to 90%) and work weekends, particularly from late February through November
• Problem-Solving Skills: Quick thinking and resourceful, with the ability to address challenges on the spot and adapt in a dynamic environment.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift, carry, and move items up to 60 pounds, including booth materials, products, and other event equipment
• Comfortable with long-distance driving of an XL Transit Van or 2500 series pickup truck and towing a 20+ ft trailer across various road and weather conditions
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and active engagement with customers during events
• Requires bending, stooping, and handling of event materials during booth setup, product demonstrations, and teardown
• Ability to work in various weather conditions, as events may be held outdoors

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits and other perks

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• HSA and FSA options
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Internal Rewards
• Discounts on Products
• Additional Coverage such as accident, critical, hospital and pet insurance.

Horizon Hobby is a progressive, innovative company and, as such, is constantly reevaluating and reinventing the processes and procedures associated with each job. The essential duties and responsibilities of this position may change at any time. In addition, employees may be asked to work on special projects or to assist with other work necessary or important to the operation of Horizon. Your cooperation and assistance in performing such additional work is expected and appreciated.

Horizon Hobby, LLC is an equal opportunity and E-Verify employer