Job Openings at Tallman

Build Your Future with Tallman

At Tallman Equipment, we’re always looking for dependable, curious people who take pride in doing good work and helping others do theirs.

Whether you’re working with customers, supporting our team, solving problems, or bringing new ideas to the table, you’ll be part of a company that values practical thinking, strong relationships, and people who are willing to learn.

Explore our current openings below and see where you might fit in.

Social Media, Content & Design Specialist

Location: Columbus, Indiana

Tallman Equipment is looking for a Social Media & Content Specialist to strengthen our social media presence through engaging content, strong visual design, industry storytelling and performance-driven strategy.

This role combines social media management, graphic design, short-form video, photography, writing and analytics. You will develop social-first content, create polished visual assets, manage day-to-day social activity, track key performance indicators and use performance insights to guide future content and platform strategy.

A major focus of this position will be creating short-form, social-first content that highlights the tools, people, knowledge and work that support the electric utility industry. The ideal candidate has a good eye for design, understands what makes an image or layout effective and can take an idea from concept through creation and publication.

You will also evaluate how content performs, use those insights to improve future work and continually refine the topics, formats and platform strategies that best connect with our audience.

We do not expect candidates to be equally experienced in every area of the role. Strong candidates may come from social media, graphic design, photography, video, communications or another creative background. We are looking for someone with a solid creative foundation, strong judgment and the ability to develop in areas where they have less experience.

Company Overview

Tallman Equipment has served the electric utility industry since 1952. We provide tools, equipment, testing, repair, training, and field expertise to the professionals who keep electrical systems operating safely and reliably.

Our strongest content comes from real people, real tools, real jobsites, and decades of industry knowledge. This position will help uncover those stories and turn them into useful, engaging content for people we serve.

What You’ll Do

Social Media Strategy and Management

• Develop and manage Tallman Equipment’s social media strategy across Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok, and other relevant platforms.
• Use audience research, competitor activity, platform trends, and performance benchmarks to identify opportunities and build a social strategy.
• Build and maintain a content calendar aligned with company priorities, campaigns, products, services, events, customer interests, and established content pillars.
• Create platform-specific content tailored to audience behavior and best practices.
• Schedule and publish content while maintaining accuracy, consistency, and brand quality.
• Monitor comments, messages, reviews, and other audience interactions, responding timely and appropriately.
• Experiment with testing new topics, formats, posting schedules, and distribution strategies.

Short-Form Content Creation

• Develop short-form video concepts for Instagram Reels, TikTok, YouTube Shorts, Facebook, LinkedIn, and other social platforms.
• Adapt content so it feels native to each platform, audience and content format.
• Turn product demonstrations, employee knowledge, interviews, field activities, events, and everyday company moments into engaging social content.
• Write clear and concise social media copy such as scripts, hooks, captions, calls to action, and on-screen text.
• Capture and edit social-first content using mobile devices, lapel microphones, cameras, and appropriate editing tools as needed.

This is primarily a social-first content role rather than a full-scale commercial photography or video production position. However, the successful candidate should have a strong photographic eye and be able to use composition, lighting, perspective and subject direction to create polished, professional visual content in real-world environments.

Graphic Design and Visual Brand Support

• Design original graphics and visual assets for social media campaigns, product promotions, events, recruitment, educational content and company announcements.
• Create platform-specific layouts for Meta, LinkedIn, YouTube, TikTok and other digital channels.
• Apply strong principles of typography, visual hierarchy, spacing, composition, color and imagery.
• Maintain Tallman Equipment’s visual identity and ensure creative work is consistent with established brand standards.
• Recognize when a layout is cluttered, difficult to read, visually inconsistent or lacking a clear focal point.
• Select, crop, retouch and prepare photography for social media and other marketing uses.
• Adapt creative assets for different platforms, dimensions and campaign needs without simply duplicating the same design.
• Develop reusable templates and design systems while keeping content fresh and avoiding a repetitive or formulaic appearance.
• Support the marketing team with graphics for email campaigns, website content, digital advertising, presentations, print materials and other marketing initiatives as needed.
• Organize working files and final creative assets so they can be easily located, reused and updated.

Analytics, KPI Tracking, and Reporting

• Establish, track, and report on meaningful social media KPIs.
• Analyze engagement, reach, video performance, audience growth, website traffic, leads, and campaign results.
• Compare performance across platforms to determine which topics and formats work best for each audience.
• Generate actionable insights based on tracked KPIs.
• Turn performance data into practical recommendations for future content and social strategy.
• Maintain organized records of campaigns, benchmarks, content tests, and results.
• Present monthly campaign outcomes and strategic recommendations to marketing leadership and other company stakeholders.
• Connect social media results to broader marketing and business objectives.

Collaboration

• Partner with the marketing team, sales leadership, and subject-matter experts to align social media activity with company goals.
• Identify and develop opportunities for employees, industry experts, and customers to share their knowledge on camera.
• Help participants feel prepared and comfortable during interviews and content capture.
• Attend company events, trade shows, demonstrations, training sessions, and occasional field activities to gather content.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
• Support additional marketing and communications projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Professional experience in social media management, content marketing, digital marketing, communications, or a related role.
• Experience creating content for a company, organization, or professional brand.
• Strong understanding of short-form social video and the factors that drive attention, retention, engagement, and action.
• Experience using social media analytics to evaluate performance and make content recommendations.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Strong graphic design and short-form video/photo-editing skills.

• Proficiency with at least one professional graphic design platform, such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Canva or a comparable tool, along with experience using photo or video editing software.

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines and content requests.
• Strong attention to detail and a habit of reviewing work before publication.
• Ability to develop an idea, create the wording or scripts, capture the necessary content, and edit it into a finished social media asset.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of projects, accept feedback, and continually improve.
• Curiosity and a willingness to learn about electric utility tools, equipment, and the people who use them.
• Ability to work primarily on-site at our Columbus, Indiana headquarters.
• Availability for occasional travel to company locations, trade shows, customer events, and field activities.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in marketing, communications, digital media, graphic design, or a related field.
• 2+ years of professional experience in social media management, content marketing, digital marketing, communications, or a related role.
• Experience working with a B2B, industrial, construction, manufacturing, utility, trades, or technical brand.
• Experience covering live events and creating real-time social content.
• Drone photography or videography experience or certification.

Equivalent professional, freelance, academic, and personal experience will be considered.

What We’re Looking For

You may be a strong fit for this role if you:

• Can spot a trend and turn it into relevant, brand-appropriate content.
• Understand how to balance creativity, authenticity, and professionalism.
• Have strong storytelling instincts and know how to make technical subjects engaging.
• Are comfortable writing and directing content and appearing on camera when appropriate.
• Take ownership of projects from initial idea through reporting and evaluation.
• Bring fresh ideas, positive energy, and a collaborative mindset.
• Want to help Tallman Equipment become an increasingly recognizable and trusted voice in the electric utility industry.

 

Portfolio and Work Samples

Please submit a résumé and a portfolio or relevant work samples. Examples may include:

• Social media posts or campaigns
• Short-form videos
• Social media content calendars
• KPI reports or performance dashboards
• Graphics or other visual content
• Captions, scripts, or writing samples
• Examples of accounts or audiences you helped grow

Professional, freelance, academic, and personal work are welcome. Please briefly explain your role in creating each example.

We are especially interested in seeing at least three examples that demonstrate your creative judgment, visual design, writing or social content skills. Where performance data is available, please explain how the content performed and what you learned from the results.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Columbus, Indiana

Work Location: In person

INSIDE SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Location: Addison, Illinois

We’re currently hiring an Inside Tool Sales Representative for our Addison location. We’re looking for someone who is dependable, eager to learn, and comfortable helping customers find the right tools and equipment for the job.

If you know your way around tools, enjoy solving problems, and can hold a conversation without turning it into a sales seminar, we’d love to hear from you.

Explore the opening below to learn more and apply.

Company Overview

Since 1952 Tallman Equipment Company has been a trusted manufacturer and distributor of tools and equipment; supplying a multitude of utility markets. With an experienced, customer-focused sales and service team, we confidently serve the electrical utility, transmission, distribution, telecommunications, and industrial markets. Tallman Equipment is staffed with expert tool specialists who are available to advise our customers on nearly any product or tool need including: stringing, lifting/rigging, fiberglass, rubber goods/cover-up, and grounding. We are currently seeking a Tool Specialist to join our inside sales team. The Tool Specialist will be responsible for sales growth and business development through inbound and outbound calls from electrical utilities, contractors, and electrical cooperatives. This position will be located at Tallman Equipment’s Central Division in Addison, IL.

Detailed Description

• Has a passion for sales in the electrical transmission & distribution markets
• Differentiates Tallman Equipment products and services from competition utilizing product and non-product factors
• Has a strong commitment to providing customer service within a team environment
• Overcome the objections of prospective customers
• Manage key accounts through prompt customer service
• Pro-active with consistent follow ups on quotes and leads
• Updates knowledge through researching products and participating in educational opportunities
• Develops accounts by checking customer’s buying history, suggesting related and new items, and explaining technical features

Critical Competencies

• Strong communications skills, both written and oral
• Self-motivated and self-directed
• Able to multitask, prioritize and manage time efficiently
• Well organized relative to tasks and account management
• Ability to work the necessary hours to effectively execute job responsibilities
• Use technical knowledge of product offerings to support and build sales
• Proficient in computer-related skills

Education & Experience

• No prior sales experience required
• PC Skills using spreadsheets, word processing, and other office management applications preferred
• Ability to work with customer relationship management (CRM) software

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Addison, IL 60101 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person