Marketing Strategy Consultant (Contract)

Marketing Strategy Consultant I

Type: Contract

Location: On-Site in Cedar Rapids

Duration: 1 Year- 40 hours/week

JOB SUMMARY

Assists in the effective creation and delivery of customer solutions and products to employees and/or customers through various marketing and communications channels. Coordinates activities to assist in participation and engagement in products that supports the overall company brand.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

These accountabilities are not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities and does not limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees assigned to this job.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Ensures marketing includes appropriate employee awareness of company information and activities.


• Recommends and supports the best methods and types of marketing or communication tools to reinforce key messages.


• Uses creative concepts and writing to reinforce company brand and effectively market programs or solutions to employees and customers.


• Supports planned marketing activities for internal and/or external customers with an understanding of the subject matter to incorporate into communications.


• Ensures marketing and communications activities meet internal customers' timing and objectives. Consider potential impacts on other planned communications and assists with the identification of key stakeholders and subject matter experts.


• Applies various marketing strategies to successfully meet the expected response from the target audience. *Participates in community events to enhance company reputation and brand . Supervision


• Performs work under the direct supervision of a Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

The requirements listed below are representative of the experience, knowledge, skills and/or abilities required to perform this job.

Educational Requirements

Education Level Field of Study Required/Preferred Bachelor's Degree Journalism, English, Communications, Marketing or related area.

Preferred Required Experience

• 2 years of technical or professional experience. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities


• Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.


• Demonstrated ability to use computer software programs (e.g., email, word processing, spreadsheet and project management) preferred.


• Demonstrated experience working in a collaborative, cross functional team capacity to bring marketing ideas from concept to execution.


• Demonstrated experience with event management and sponsorships.


• Demonstrated understanding of short and long-term marketing plan development, budgeting and project scheduling.


• Ability to work in a diverse work environment.