Job Description:

• Manages the end-to-end process to ensure a successful experience for customer team members exhibiting and presenting at industry conferences and other events. 

• Coordinates with multiple parties to generate and inventory marketing materials, handle event logistics, and support post-event communications and outreach.

• Collaborates with Customer Team members to develop ideas and create/organize content in support of marketing and sales activities. 

• Develops and maintains prospect lists for marketing campaigns.

• Builds and maintains a media library for use in marketing campaigns.

• Builds and maintains an internal library of presentations and templates, and publishes presentation content on external channels.

• Assists with the design and execution of email campaigns.

• Assists with social media communications to grow awareness of Globus and amplify partner and community activities.

• Coordinates development and distribution of monthly newsletters.

• Uses systems to track inbound sales leads, campaign effectiveness metrics, event registrations, website metrics, social media statistics, and other data required to maximize effectiveness of all customer team initiatives.

• Develops marketing communications, advertising, or publicity materials with a moderate level of guidance from others. Develops, plans, and coordinates the development and production of marketing and publicity materials and campaigns, ensuring deadlines and budgets are met.

• Performs one or more of the following marketing functions: marketing communications /advertising; Web blogs or digital marketing; market research; development or review and update of the marketing infrastructure and management of external sales agency relationships.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Experience planning and executing conferences, trade shows and other marketing events.

• Knowledge of digital marketing processes and tools.

• Knowledge of market research processes and tools.

• Knowledge of media relations and the press release distribution process.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Microsoft PowerPoint.

• Experience with automated communications platforms; Mailchimp strongly preferred.

• Experience with social media platforms such as LinkedIn and Twitter/X.

• Working knowledge of Google Documents, Sheets and Slides.

• Familiarity with Adobe Design Suite strongly preferred.

Preferred Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills and constant attention to detail.

• Effectively prioritize, triage, and manage competing priorities and deadlines.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.

• Work in a collaborative team environment.

• Ability to work both independently and as a team member.

• Receptive to feedback, willing to learn and embrace continuous improvement.

• Ability to work discreetly with sensitive and confidential data.

Working Conditions

• This job requires occasional evening or weekend hours.

• Position available for hybrid work with in-person meetings required, Chicago area candidate preferred.

• Occasional travel to conferences and other events may be required.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover Letter (preferred)

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