Job Title: Marketing & Office Assistant (Sales Development Focus)
Location: Madison Heights, Michigan
Company: Harcourt Industrial, Inc.
Position Overview
We are seeking a highly motivated and creative Marketing & Office Assistant to support both our front-office operations and our sales development initiatives. This hybrid role blends administrative tasks with outbound business development, digital content creation, and marketing support. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational and communication skills, a passion for engaging content, and the confidence to contribute to a fast-paced and collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Support
- Manage front desk activities including greeting visitors and handling incoming calls
- Provide general office coordination and administrative support
- Schedule and book meetings for consultants and team members across time zones
Sales Development
- Conduct outbound cold calls and email outreach to potential clients
- Present tailored tooling and engineering solutions with clarity and confidence
- Expand Harcourt’s digital presence by growing LinkedIn networks (20+ new contacts/week/account)
- Track outreach progress and collaborate with the sales team on lead follow-ups
Marketing & Content Creation
- Capture and edit photography and visuals for social media and internal use
- Develop promotional email content, LinkedIn posts, and light marketing copy
- Contribute creative ideas for ongoing social media campaigns and brand engagement
- Publish content across multiple platforms and report performance insights
Qualifications & Skills
Technical Skills
- Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite: Premiere Pro, Lightroom, InDesign
- Skilled in photo editing, photography, and basic graphic design
- Strong writing and content development abilities
Professional Traits
- Effective communicator and confident decision-maker
- Organized, proactive, and self-driven, especially in remote settings
- Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively across departments
- Experience in marketing, communications, or a front-facing customer service role is a plus
Language
- Fluent in English (spoken and written)
- Additional languages a plus, but not required
About Harcourt
Harcourt Industrial, Inc. is a global manufacturing solutions provider with a long legacy of innovation in the aerospace, automotive, defense, and shipbuilding industries. Originally founded as a Scottish shipbuilding and engineering firm in the late 1800s, Harcourt has grown into a dynamic global group known for delivering tooling solutions that improve manufacturing productivity and efficiency. Whether through standard off-the-shelf products or tailored engineered systems, Harcourt is committed to solving real-world industrial challenges.
Why Join Harcourt?
- Be part of a legacy company redefining modern manufacturing
- Collaborate with a global team and contribute to real-world industrial impact
- Supportive team culture
- Opportunity to grow within sales, marketing, or project management roles
What We Offer:
· Competitive compensation
· Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
· Paid Time Off
· Opportunity to join 401(k) after one year of employment
Harcourt Industrial, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status under law.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
