Field Marketing Specialist Jobs in Arkansas
Field Marketing Specialist jobs in Arkansas are concentrated in Little Rock, Fayetteville, and Bentonville, where retail, consumer goods, and logistics companies drive consistent demand for brand activation, field campaign management, and trade marketing. Walmart, Dillard's, and Tyson Foods anchor the state's marketing hiring landscape, with openings ranging from entry-level field reps to senior territory managers. The strongest demand is in experiential marketing, retail field execution, and B2B field sales support. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesCurrent University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com, then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions.
Students at all University of Arkansas institutions will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students.”
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students will view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Student Jobs at UAF.”
All Job Postings will close at 12:01 a.m. CT on the specified Closing Date (if designated).
If you close the browser or exit your application prior to submitting, the application process will be saved as a draft. You will be able to access and complete the application through “My Draft Applications” located on your Candidate Home page.
Closing Date:
Type of Position:
Faculty - Tenure/Tenure Track
Workstudy Position:
Job Type:
Regular
Work Shift:
Sponsorship Available:
Institution Name:
University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.
The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.
As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.
Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.
If you have a disability and need assistance with the hiring process, please submit a request via the Disability Accommodations | OEOC | University of Arkansas (uark.edu) : Request an Accommodation. Applicants are required to submit a request for each position of which they have applied.
For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at 479.575.5351.
Department:
Marketing
Department's Website:
Summary of Job Duties:
The Department of Marketing in the Sam M. Walton College of Business is seeking applications for a tenure-track Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Marketing (Open Rank) to start August 16, 2027. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to publish in top-tier academic journals and contribute meaningfully to the field of marketing research. In addition to maintaining an active research agenda, the successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate courses, mentor Ph.D. students, and engage in service activities at the Department, College, and University levels, consistent with rank. Opportunities may also be available to teach graduate courses and participate in Executive Education programs.
Regular on-campus availability, in-person teaching, and active contribution to the life of the department, including exhibiting respect and cooperation in shared academic and administrative tasks, are essential duties.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Ph.D. (not DBA) in marketing or a closely related field from an accredited university, conferred by the time the candidate begins the position
- Demonstrated potential or record of publishing in top-tier marketing journals commensurate with rank
- Demonstrated record of high-quality teaching in undergraduate and/or graduate courses
Preferred Qualifications:
- Academic behavioral research experience
- Demonstrated ability to teach or mentor doctoral students Demonstrated record of service activities commensurate with rank
Additional Information:
The Walton College is the largest college at the University of Arkansas, and Marketing is its second-largest undergraduate major. The Department offers a B.S.B.A. in Marketing, a Master of Science in Marketing with a focus on brand management, and a Ph.D. in Marketing. Students benefit from the department’s strong industry connections, including collaborations with Walmart, J.B. Hunt Transport Inc., Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, and other major companies headquartered in Northwest Arkansas.
The department emphasizes two strategic initiatives: strategic retail and professional sales. It hosts a retail shopper marketing brand challenge and one of the largest internal sales competitions in the country, with partners such as Walmart, Sam’s Club, Tyson Foods, General Mills, Kimberly-Clark, International Paper, Hormel, Kraft Heinz Co., NielsenIQ , Procter & Gamble, Saatchi & Saatchi X, and Nestlé. The department also works closely with the Retail Advisory Board to drive curriculum innovation and programming.
Additionally, the department is a member of the Southeast Marketing Symposium (SMS), participating in and hosting an annual event that brings together faculty and doctoral students from 11 leading institutions across the Southeastern U.S. Graduates of the department’s Ph.D. program have secured placements at institutions such as LSU, Villanova University, University of Mississippi, Colorado State University, Portland State University, Wayne State University, and Clemson University, among others. As of Fall 2025, the department includes 2 8 full-time faculty members and 4 – 5 doctoral students in residence. Tenure-track and tenured faculty are active scholars who regularly publish in top-tier marketing journals. Several faculty members have received distinguished research and teaching awards from the Walton College.
Northwest Arkansas (NWA) is consistently ranked among the top 10 places to live in the U.S. The region includes the connected communities of Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers, and Bentonville, nestled near the Boston and Ouachita Mountains. NWA offers a 40-mile paved Razorback Greenway for walking, running, and biking, as well as lakes, rivers, waterfalls, farmers markets, museums, theaters, restaurants, and more.
Salary Information:
Required Documents to Apply:
Optional Documents:
Recruitment Contact Information:
Chair of the Department of Marketing
Sam M. Walton College of Business
JMurray@walton.uark.edu
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants should submit a Cover Letter, Curriculum Vitae, Copies of official course evaluations (at least three recent evaluations, or all available if fewer than three), and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
In the "Other" documents, please upload Copies of official course evaluations and Job market paper or recent journal publication.
The CV must include a list of at least three references with contact information. References for finalists will be checked at the appropriate time.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry
The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
N/A
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
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Field Marketing Specialist Job Market in Arkansas
A snapshot from current Arkansas openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Walmart5
- AdamsBrown4
- University of Arkansas3
- J.B. Hunt2
- Spectrum Brands2
Top Industries Hiring
- Retail5
- Healthcare & Medical Services3
- Education2
- Food & Beverage2
- Media & Entertainment2
What Arkansas Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in field marketing specialist jobs across Arkansas.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, business, or a closely related field
- One to three years of field marketing, brand ambassador, or outside sales experience
- Demonstrated ability to plan and execute local marketing events and campaigns independently
- Proficiency with CRM platforms and marketing reporting tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot
- Valid driver's license and willingness to travel regularly across an assigned Arkansas territory
- Strong presentation and relationship-building skills for retail partners and regional stakeholders
Field Marketing Specialist Jobs in Arkansas: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a field marketing specialist in Arkansas?
Most field marketing specialist roles in Arkansas require a bachelor's degree in marketing, business, or communications, though no state-issued license applies to the role. Employers in Little Rock and the Northwest Arkansas corridor typically look for candidates who have completed internships or brand ambassador programs during college, along with hands-on experience running events or supporting retail accounts. Building a portfolio of local campaign results strengthens any application.
How much do field marketing specialists make in Arkansas?
Field marketing specialists in Arkansas earn a median of about $65,430 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $34,560 for the lowest 10% to over $136,310 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire field marketing specialists in Arkansas?
Employers hiring field marketing specialists in Arkansas right now include Walmart, AdamsBrown, and University of Arkansas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Northwest Arkansas companies with retail and consumer goods footprints, including suppliers and vendors operating near the Bentonville headquarters cluster, are among the most consistent sources of field marketing openings in the state.
Which Arkansas cities have the most field marketing specialist jobs?
Bentonville, Little Rock, and Rogers lead Arkansas for field marketing specialist openings. Bentonville and the wider Northwest Arkansas region generate significant volume because of the dense concentration of Walmart suppliers and consumer goods brands headquartered or regionally based there, while Little Rock draws demand from healthcare, financial services, and state government contractors that rely on field marketing teams.
Are there remote field marketing specialist jobs in Arkansas?
Yes, but they're rare. Field marketing is inherently on-site work involving in-store visits, local events, and face-to-face account management, so fully remote roles are uncommon. About 38% of field marketing specialist openings tied to Arkansas are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, and those positions tend to involve campaign planning, reporting, and coordination rather than hands-on field execution.
How can I get hired as a field marketing specialist in Arkansas with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is a brand ambassador or field representative role with one of the many consumer goods vendors that maintain a presence near Bentonville's retail supplier community. Large Arkansas-based employers like Walmart supplier agencies and regional food and beverage distributors regularly hire entry-level field reps who learn on the job. A marketing degree, a completed internship, or a Google Career Certificate in marketing provides a competitive edge when experience is limited.
Where can I find and apply to field marketing specialist jobs in Arkansas?
You can find and apply to field marketing specialist jobs in Arkansas on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state including positions in Little Rock, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and surrounding areas. Find roles that fit your background and apply directly to each listing.
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