Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

Marketing Assistant

JOB SUMMARY:  Working under the supervision of the Marketing and Advertising Manager, this position will support and assist the Vice President of Business Development and Environmental Affairs and Marketing and Advertising Manager in marketing and business development duties.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

• Maintain Marketing calendar for all internal activities including client programs, retail sector, corporate sector, and ad bookings.


• Maintain confidentiality in all aspects of client, staff and agency information.


• Interact with vendors when necessary including outbound marketing calls, calling for media quotes, etc.


• Research and analyze demographics, psychographics, customer response rates and related data to provide customized analyses to the Marketing and Advertising Manager that will assist in providing effective client advertising strategies.


• Maintain systems to track and monitor corporate, client and competitor media coverage.


• Input data and maintain accuracy for corporate and client marketing and advertising budgets, preparing preliminary client invoicing for products and services as needed.


• Support retail marketing and advertising administrative needs, upon request, in collaboration with Marketing and Advertising Manager.


• Maintain Google ® AdWords accounts and reporting.


• Perform back-end maintenance and review of data on retail administrative website account.


• Perform general clerical duties that relate to the job to include, but not limited to, bookkeeping, copying, faxing, mailing and filing.


• Create and modify documents such as reports, memos and letters and using word processing, spreadsheet, database and/or other presentation software such as Microsoft Office or other programs.


• Compile and maintain monthly reports for marketing department.


• Conduct research, compile data and prepare marketing information for Marketing and Advertising Manger.


• Support Business Development Department in assigned projectbased work.


• Obtain and compile pricing quotes for print, signs, photography, equipment rental and any other quotes that relate to the Business Development Department.


• Other duties as assigned by Marketing and Advertising Manager and/or Vice President of Business Development and Environmental Affairs.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Skills and Experience

• A commitment to high professional ethical standards


• Highly motivated self-starter with excellent prioritization skills and high attention to detail.


• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills.


• Team oriented.


• Ability to work independently.


• Must provide projects in a timely manner.


• Well-developed sense of urgency and follow through.

Preferred Skills:

• Ability to analyze marketing data in an online system and excel based spreadsheet.


• Ability to operate standard office equipment, including but not limited to, computers, telephone systems, typewriters, calculators, copiers and facsimile machines.


• Knowledge of principles and practices of organization, planning, records management and general administration.


• Must provide projects in a timely manner. Must be comfortable working with and supporting senior management and handle information of a confidential nature.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree preferred in business, marketing or related field.


• At least two (2) years experience in entry-level support role in a corporate environment.

Language Skills

• Ability to work well either alone or as part of a team.


• Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbally.

Reasoning Ability

• Ability to think logically, problem solve and grasp concepts quickly.
  
  
  
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks at one time including those which may or may not be directly related.
  
  
  
  

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• None

Screening Requirements:

• Pre-employment drug test, criminal background check

Physical Demands

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. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: sit, stand. Walk. Lift and carry up to 30 lbs.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.  Work area is an office environment open cubicle.

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

TO APPLY:

We offer competitive wage along with outstanding benefits that include:  Health, dental, life, STD, 401(k), paid vac, sick & holidays.  Located on a major bus line.

To apply, please submit resume and please include salary history or salary requirements by e-mail or fax to:

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