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Colonial Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group in Chicago seeks a marketing leader to set strategic direction and develop a comprehensive marketing plan for all entity offerings. You will drive branding, audience targeting, and revenue initiatives while aligning communications across teams.

The role requires 5-7 years in marketing, strong budget and vendor management, and excellent written and oral communication. You will mentor staff and oversee campaigns, with light travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• 5-7 years marketing and communications experience with 2+ years in membership association context.
• Proven experience in marketing plan development, administration and evaluation.
• Advanced written/oral communications skills.
• Advanced external resource/vendor management and budget/financial management.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic marketing plan including branding, cost-benefit analysis, strategic goals and revenue initiatives.
• Integrate all entity marketing and communication efforts.
• Market products, events and other services, including sponsorships, managing major revenue streams.
• Serve as member liaison, possibly staffing member committees.
• Perform research and data analysis to aid strategic decision making.
• Mentor and coach marketing staff.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written/Oral Communications

Vendor management

Budget management

Project/Campaign management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's Degree (Preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Relational database software

Campaign management tools

Job description

Job Summary/General Purpose of Job

• Develop strategic direction and marketing plan for all entity offerings. This includes but is not limited to creating cohesive brand awareness, developing message platforms, marketing entity activities and achievements, honing the entity’s public perception, identifying suitable target audiences and establishing effective marketing efforts.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities (listed in order of importance and/or time spent)

• Develop strategic marketing plan, including tactics such as branding, cost-benefit analysis, strategic goals and non-dues revenue generation initiatives.
• Integrate all entity marketing and communication efforts.
• Market products, events and other services, such as sponsorships. Responsible for major revenues streams.
• Serve as member liaison, which may include staffing member committees.
• Perform research and data analysis to aid in strategic decision making.
• Mentor and coach marketing staff of entity.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5-7 years marketing and communications experience with a minimum of 2 years experience in the membership association context.
• Proven experience in marketing plan development, administration and evaluation required.
• Written/Oral Communications Skills – Advanced
• External Resource/Vendor Management – Advanced
• Financial Management and Budget – Advanced
• Project/Campaign Management – Advanced
• Office software: Microsoft Office Suite, Relational database software, campaign management tools.

Preferred Education, Qualifications, Experience

• Master’s Degree (Preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Typical office work environment.

Extent of Travel Required in the Job

• Light to moderate travel.