Marketing Associate

Basic Function: Work with the Director of Marketing and the Marketing/MarCom team on tactical communications activities that increase revenue and market share. Support strategic marketing initiatives as needed. Editing/Writing: proof all marketing and sales collateral, newsletter articles, and client presentations or proposals; Assist with writing promotional copy; Co-coordinate, write, and edit articles used in the corporate newsletter (The High Ground)
Marketing and Sales Collateral Development: develop and co-design marketing and sales collateral internally or through use of external vendors; this includes product overviews, white papers, company brochures, and any/all sales tools used at tradeshows and events.
RFP Coordination and Support - respond to Request For Proposal and client questionnaires; support account management and client requests for both the Lending and Insurance communities.
Tradeshow Support and Client Event Coordination - support the planning, coordination, and execution of company or industry tradeshows, and conferences as well as support for special client events and gift initiatives
Web Editing and Marketing: write, edit, and maintain product messaging content on floodcert.com, the company intranet the SOURCE, and maintain updated sales collateral and verify links
Special Marketing and Sales Projects as assignedStarting salary: $35,100 - $40,000 depending on skills and experience.Qualifications
Technical requirements:
Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) in Marketing, Marketing Communications, or a related field from a four-year university; or, two to four years related experience and training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2 years project management and coordination experience either in a professional or voluntary capacity
Basic knowledge (in theory or practice) of Marketing and Marketing Communications principles
Must have a general understanding of market dynamics and business operations.
2 years writing/editing experience in a professional or voluntary capacity
2 years progressive proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, and Internet Explorer.
1 year working knowledge of HTML, Siebel Sales, and Microsoft Access is preferred
Working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.Behavioral requirements:
Must have the ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of simultaneous tasks in ambiguous situations.
Must have excellent interpersonal, organizational/planning and critical thinking skills, and exhibit attention to detail.
Must be customer, team and results oriented, flexible, and have the ability to adapt to (and expect) change.
Must be mature, professional, creative, innovative, business minded and be able to consistently think outside the box.
Must have a positive attitude, possess good judgment, show initiative, and be self motivated.
Must have the ability to work independently and in a team environment and handle confidential material.Additional requirements:
Previous mortgage and/or insurance industry experience is a plus; Certified Business Communicator designation is a plus.Benefits
As a leading provider of information services to mortgage lenders nationwide, we offer a dynamic work place, highly competitive compensation commensurate with experience, and a full range of benefits. Benefits include Medical/Dental Plans, Vision Benefits, Paid Time Off Program, Paid Holidays, Tuition Assistance Program, Title & Escrow Reimbursement Program, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase, Group Legal Services, Group Auto Insurance, and a Smoke-Out Program.The First American Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, religion, marital status or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
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