The Marketing Coordinator guides and manages the overall function of marketing and public relations for Alexandria Industries; leading the marketing initiatives, creating a consistent message to customers, attracting prospective customers and engaging communities.
The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.
- Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
- Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company’s values, vision and strategies
- Develop and execute various marketing strategies throughout Alexandria Industries (A.I.)
- Plan and organize all activities in the department; develop department goals, objectives and systems
- Work with the Director of Business Development to manage the department’s expense budget and ensure expenses are within the budget
- Provide support to Senior Leadership, Director of Business development and commercial team and department team members:
- Economic issues related to our business focus
- Advise businesses, governments and individuals on problems/outlooks related to economic topics
- Present research tables, trends, graphs, forecasts on markets and the economy
- Evaluate various economic policies and regulations that impact our business opportunities
- Manage all internal and external communications efforts
- Facilitate the workflow of projects, moving multiple pieces seamlessly from start to completion
- Seek, assist and support the development of opportunities to build a positive corporate reputation; corporate stewardship, community involvement efforts, social responsibility initiatives, etc.
- Develop and produce company literature; collateral, press releases, letters, prospect and customer correspondence, customer success stories, bylines, white papers, articles, fact sheets, backgrounders, executive biographies, etc.
- Coordinate/Attend trade show events to help pitch Alexandra Industries to key prospects, as well as gather industry insight to support future campaign initiatives
- Develop innovative and effective customer retention strategies
- Guide and support customer satisfaction surveys through analysis and strategy
- Develop innovative marketing campaign ideas and support them from implementation to completion
- Develop creative and engaging presentations
- Develop marketing collateral, materials, equipment, clothing,
- Create and/or coordinate the production of multimedia pieces and use where valuable (videos, photography, etc.)
- Lead the planning and execution of the customer leadership events when/if held
- Collect and analyze data to evaluate existing and potential markets
- Identify and monitor competitors
- Research market conditions and changes in the industry that may effect sales
- Prepare and share marketing information with board of directors and executives as requested
- Create communication pieces as needed (customer/employee newsletters, postings, )
- Update the brand guidelines when needed
- Participate in the interviewing and selection process for department openings as needed
- Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
- Analyze, manage, and recommend website needs, including edits, hosting, domain management, SEM and development needs
- Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
- Respond to emergency situations during and after standard hours to resolve issues that may arise
- Develop and implement department goals and key measures that align with the mission, vision and values of the organization
- Review and submit employee time sheets bi-weekly and PTO requests as needed
- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Economics. Communications, Public or Media Relations Experience:
- 6+ years of progressive marketing related experience- Experience working for a manufacturing company preferred
- 3+ years of leadership preferred- Strong computer skills (Microsoft Suite)
- Strong formatting and editing skills (Adobe Creative Suite: Dreamweaver, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Fireworks, Flash, Acrobat Pro)
- Exceptional public relations skills
- Self-directed, able to take initiative and exercise independent judgment
- Ability to create, foster and grow business relationships with leadership and team members
- Must be a highly organized and self-motivated individual able to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Willingness and ability to develop a working knowledge of Alexandria Industries’ business and facilities in support of the Company goals and initiatives
- Ability to support business units with numerous high priorities in multiple locations
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Credible, with excellent business acumen and high level analysis skills
- Strong team focus with the ability to work effectively in a professional and team environment
- Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
- Ability to take part in continuous education and training
- Ability to interact at a high level with all levels of the organization
- Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
- Ability to travel to marketing related events as needed
- A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
- Group Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Basic Life Insurance
- Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
- Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
- Company Provided Work Uniforms
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)