SME

Senior Marketing Specialist

$70.9k – $80k
Full-Time
Brief Description
Leads marketing and communication plans in support of SME business units. Develop strategies, create and manage budgets, establish production schedules/timelines and implement campaigns across multi-channels including direct mail, digital media, website, advertising, mobile and social media. Manage large complex projects and budgets.

MAJOR FUNCTIONS:
  • Profile audience/buyers for marketing intelligence and to drive strategies and tactics.
  • Formulate goals with Event/Product Managers.
  • Develop and manage annual marketing budgets in $250,000 to $400,000 range. Tracking project costs to control expenses.
  • Allocate financial resources across multi-channel marketing campaigns.
  • Develop and execute marketing plans, set project objectives to meet established goals.
  • Collaborate with Digital Marketing Team to develop paid and organic strategies, campaigns, schedules and budget.
  • Work with internal creative department and/or external designer to lead the development of the creative strategy for assigned products/events.
  • Lead the development of copy platforms and key messaging for target audiences.
  • Lead the execution of marketing campaigns (copywriting, art direction, list development and production) for website, electronic, print, and online advertising, direct mail, sales/partner presentations, and collateral materials.
  • Collaborate with Communications, Membership, Digital Marketing, Events and Creative to lead an integrated marketing strategy. Coordinate communications across event/product teams to ensure consistent and appropriate image and messaging across all channels.
  • Create content, optimize for SEO/SEM and utilize analytics to monitor performance for all digital-marketing related activities including event websites, social media channels, and campaign landing pages.
  • Assist in the development, execution and optimization of paid digital efforts, including display advertising, mobile, and SEM.
  • Ensure digital design is optimized for branding, impact, SEO, and web development. 
  • Create/prepare production schedules and project status reports, monitor results and modify schedules/plans and budgets as required.
  • Monitor and measure evaluation of campaign results to improve overall effectiveness and ROI.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Requirements
MINIMUM EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Five or more years related experience including strong budget and project management skills.
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or Advertising, or related field.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with paid search marketing including keyword research, campaign building, testing and optimization, data analytics.
  • Google AdWords, Google Analytics, retargeting; Facebook, Twitter; LinkedIn advertising


WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Normal office environment
  • Regular, in-person attendance required
  • Primary office location: Southfield, MI
  • Some travel required 


Summary
POSITION TITLE: Senior Marketing Specialist
DIVISION: Marketing, Training & Development
FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Exempt
SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Applicants must live in the United States and legally be authorized to work there without sponsorship.

The salary range for this position is $70,920 - $80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications. Offers typically fall within this range based on individual qualifications and budget availability. In addition to base salary, SME offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) with company matching, generous paid time off and holidays, professional development and training opportunities, and additional wellness and work-life balance benefits. Certain positions may also be eligible for bonus/incentive compensation, subject to role and company policies.