Entry Level Marketing Specialist

Hollywood Casino St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day 1 medical, dental & vision

Uber benefit

Recognition programs

Tuition reimbursement

Lindenwood University discounts

Diversity scholarship for team members

Job summary

Hollywood Casino St. Louis is seeking a Marketing Specialist to coordinate promotions and events, and support collateral development. The role requires coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to execute retail campaigns and VIP events.

You will be involved in planning promotions, analyzing outcomes, and ensuring promotions align with brand standards while maintaining guest satisfaction and timely execution.

Qualifications

• Associate degree (A.A.) in marketing, finance or related area or equivalent experience.
• Fluent English with excellent written and verbal communication.
• One year of related experience, preferably in Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Assist and coordinate diverse marketing functions including promotions and events.
• Support development of retail promotions, direct mail campaigns, and events.
• Plan VIP events with internal teams and external vendors.
• Collaborate to curate unique guest experiences and campaigns.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitive promotions.

Skills

Marketing

Promotions & events

Event planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Microsoft Office

Vendor coordination

Education

AA in marketing or related field

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Teams

Outlook

Job description

WE'RE CHANGING ENTERTAINMENT. COME JOIN US.

We're always looking for talent that believes in having fun. At PENN Entertainment, you'll get to be a part of an exciting industry, where the days and nights are fast paced. You'll work with an incredibly diverse set of coworkers driven by their enthusiasm for helping people find and have more fun. You'll also get to work at a company that cares about your career growth and will help you get the support you need to expand your possibilities.

Initial placement within the salary range is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills, and experience. Base salary is just one component of our competitive Total Rewards package, which includes wellness programs designed to support our team members' financial, physical, and mental well-being. Specific benefits-such as day-one medical coverage, 401(k) matching, and annual performance bonus-may vary by position. Paid time off is earned according to the local policy and increases with the length of employment.

WE LOVE OUR WORK.

What does Hollywood Casino & Hotel have to offer?

• Day 1 medical, dental, & vision benefits!
• Uber benefit for nearby metro stops.
• Recognition programs with cash rewards, gift cards, & more.
• Tuition Reimbursement, Lindenwood University Discounts, & Diversity Scholarship for Team Member's children.

As a Marketing Specialist , you will:

Shift: 10 hour shifts between 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Pay: $17.50 per hour

• Assists and coordinates diverse marketing functions encompassing promotions and events, alongside the development of support materials including collateral, signage, and cross-promotional opportunities.
• Supports the development, coordination, and execution of retail promotions, direct mail campaigns, and events targeting the retail audience.
• Contributes to planning and executing VIP events, involving event preparation, effective communication with internal teams and external vendors, and successful implementation of promotional aspects. Adheres to appropriate attire, occasionally necessitating costumes based on event themes.
• Collaborates to curate and execute unique experiences that exceed guest expectations.
• Stays updated on industry trends, competitor activities, and casino promotions to enhance the casino's competitive edge.
• Assumes responsibility for promotion and event setup and organization tasks, ensuring completion of all tasks at least thirty minutes prior to the start of the promotion or event.
• Manages promotional item inventory, ensuring accurate counts through regular audits.
• Maintains organization of promotional files, checklists, and documents; ensuring prompt completion, documentation, and effective team communication.
• Creates promotional rules and participates in the reviewal process for all scheduled promotions and events.
• Utilizes various software to create and run electronic promotions and coordinates with internal departments and external vendors to ensure accuracy and compliance to standard operating procedures.
• Analyzes and provides feedback to evaluate the effectiveness and success of promotions and special events.
• Responsible for the maintenance of promotional kiosks and other promotional equipment including maintain appearance, restocking of materials, and coordination with IT for functionality assurance.
• Prepares and disseminates monthly marketing overviews/documents and meets with various internal departments regularly to ensure understanding of scheduled promotions.
• Exemplifies professionalism upholding the company's image and maintains appearance and behavioral standards.
• Monitors and responds to guest feedback/inquiries and troubleshoots any issues or concerns raised while maintaining a strong focus on guest satisfaction.
• Supports the efforts and projects of the VP of Marketing, Director of Marketing, and/or Promotions & Events Manager as requested.
• Enthusiastically supports, actively promotes, and demonstrates superior customer service in accordance with department and company standards and programs.
• Responsible for ensuring the compliance with all regulatory compliance within area of responsibility and reporting potential issues to management.

BRING US YOUR BEST.

• Applicant must be at least 21 years of age.
• Associates degree (A.A.) in marketing, finance or related area; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• One (1) year of related experience required, preferably in Marketing.
• Must be fluent and literate in English with excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Technical proficiency and knowledge in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc).
• Effective communication skills with external agencies, vendors, customers, and employees across all levels.
• Flexibility to accommodate a varied work schedule.
• Physical stamina to stand, walk, and move around the property for the