Marketing Specialist

Summary Thomas Brooke is an independent financial advisor of Thrivent Financial. We take a broad-based approach to helping our clients achieve multiple financial goals. Thomas helps clients analyze their current situation, develops in-depth financial programs, and helps them implement an integrated financial strategy. Thrivent Financial is a faith-based, not-for-profit financial services organization with approximately 2.6 million clients. As the nation's largest fraternal benefit society, we're here solely to help others. We help every day through the financial solutions we offer, the client activities we support, and the resources we provide to the Christian community and nonprofit organizations. Position summary: The Marketing Specialist position is responsible for coordinating overall marketing strategy with the practice. The Marketing Specialist reports to and is employed by Thomas Brooke. This is a 1099 position working 10-15 hours a week. Compensation is $20/hr. Must reside in the Quad Cities to be considered as you will need to be local to complete the necessary job tasks. Job Description Position Roles/Responsibilities/Accountabilities Plan and coordinate practice led events Coordinate overall marketing strategy for the practice Attend all client events greeting clients as they arrive Track RSVPs prior and manage all event follow up Oversee all practice social media Interface with contacts to coordinate meetings, mailings, and other communications Update CRM with client contact and preference information Update CRM systems as needed Answer all incoming calls and disperse them and any messages appropriately Maintain internal mailing lists, birthday card lists, and monthly calling lists Support the lead advisor with variety of functions and tasks Position Qualifications Previous experience in customer service or marketing role Strong communication and interpersonal skills Strong technical computer aptitude and knowledge of business tools (e.g., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint) or ability to learn Basic understanding of our products, services, and Thrivent Financial Competencies Planning/Organizing Client Focus Communication Relationship building Interpersonal Skills Teamwork and Collaboration Adaptability/Flexibility External/Internal Dependencies Must be able to work with all roles of the <> Must be able to represent the organization in work with external clients Must be able to cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations Compliance and Regulatory As part of Thomas Brooke's recruiting/hiring/contracting process, a verification of a candidate's background will be made to complete the hiring/contracting process. In addition, fingerprints will be taken for submission to the Federal Bureau of Investigation for review against nationwide fingerprint records. At Thrivent, we believe money is a tool, not a goal. Driven by a higher purpose at our core, we are committed to providing financial advice, investments, insurance, banking and generosity programs to help people make the most of all they’ve been given. At our heart, we are a membership-owned fraternal organization, as well as a holistic financial services organization, dedicated to serving the unique needs of our customers. We focus on their goals and priorities, guiding them toward financial choices that will help them live the life they want today—and tomorrow. For over 100 years, Thrivent has been helping people build their financial futures and live more generous lives. Today, it’s a Fortune 500 company that offers a full range of expert financial solutions, serving more than 2 million customers, as well as the communities in which they live and work. Thrivent fosters a diverse workforce to serve our diverse clientele, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. If you’re intrigued about our work and the possibility of becoming part of it, we invite you to visit Thrivent.com to learn more. You won’t just build a career; you’ll be part of an organization focused on growing, innovating, and serving.