About the Role
We are seeking a Marketing Specialist to manage the daily execution of Allen Control Systems' field and in-office marketing operations. This role involves coordinating event logistics, managing promotional inventory, and supporting cross-functional projects to ensure smooth business operations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate logistics for company events, trade shows, industry conferences, and range/live-fire demonstrations, including scheduling, catering, transportation, and equipment staging.
- Staff events on-site, representing ACS professionally to customers, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Prepare, package, and ship marketing materials and promotional items for events, customer visits, and internal team requests.
- Maintain and organize promotional inventory and print collateral, tracking stock levels and coordinating reorders.
- Coordinate with vendors and print partners to produce collateral, signage, and promotional materials on schedule and within budget.
- Support execution of marketing campaigns, content production, and promotional initiatives.
- Help maintain marketing asset libraries, templates, and brand-compliant materials.
- Assemble and prepare new hire welcome kits, coordinating with People Operations for timely delivery.
- Support cross-functional projects and day-to-day operational needs, including office and facility support such as signage, displays, and meeting/demo space setup.
Requirements
- 1-3 years of experience in marketing, events, operations, administrative support, or a related field.
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
- Dependable and professional with strong interpersonal skills in customer-facing environments.
- Comfortable staffing events and representing ACS to customers, government stakeholders, and industry partners.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency with standard office and productivity software such as Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Able to lift and transport event materials and assist with setup/teardown.
- Able to travel domestically to support events and range demonstrations.
- Able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
Skills
- Marketing operations
- Event coordination
- Inventory management
- Print collateral management
- Vendor coordination
- Campaign execution support
- Content production support
- Asset library maintenance
- New hire welcome kit assembly
- Office and facility support
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
Location
- Austin, TX
Work Type
- In-office
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 1-3 years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience)
Salary/Compensations
- Competitive salary
Benefits
- ACS Equity Package
- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
About the Company
- Allen Control Systems (ACS) is a defense startup founded by former Navy electrical engineers, developing an autonomous gun turret using advanced computer vision and control systems.
- We have an engineering-first culture valuing technical excellence and innovation.
- Backed by successful previous ventures and a recent Series B funding, we are committed to developing groundbreaking technologies with real-world impact.
Equal Opportunity
- Allen Control Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.
- Allen Control Systems prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
