Marketing Specialist

House of Forgings & Ironwood Connection; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Houston is seeking a Marketing Specialist to promote products and services through strategic communications. The ideal candidate will collaborate with sales teams, create campaigns across various mediums, and have a degree in a related field with 3-5 years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Benefits

Medical, dental, life and vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan and Match

Paid Time Off

Specified Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related experience writing and editing projects.
• Portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with sales or marketing representatives.
• Drafts and proposes communications campaigns.
• Presents design ideas and recommendations.
• Creates and coordinates multimedia packages.
• Evaluates success of campaigns when completed.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organizational skills

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Time management skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications

Job description

Description

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

House of Forgings is looking for a Marketing Specialist who will promote the company’s products and services to existing and prospective customers through strategic use of graphics, logos, and other promotional products.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with sales or marketing representatives to fully understand product and communication needs.
• Gathers the materials necessary to understand the project and competition in the area such as literature or previous marketing campaigns; analyzes these materials to determine the most effective communications technique.
• Based on assessment, drafts and proposes communications campaigns, which may include social and online media, print media, direct mail, and other multimedia.
• Presents design ideas and recommendations to director of marketing, associates, leadership or sales team.
• Creates and coordinates multimedia packages.
• Schedules and develops filming scripts and production.
• Evaluates success of campaigns when completed.
• Attends trade shows and community fairs and staffs the company booth.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills that may include public speaking and presentations.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Journalism, Advertising, Communications, or related field.
• Three to five years of related experience writing and editing projects; portfolio of relevant previous projects highly preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Lifting up to 25 lbs. may be required infrequently.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and vision insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan and Match
• Paid Time Off
• Specified Paid Holidays

Disclaimer

This job description is a general outline of the day-to-day duties to be expected and may not cover all job responsibilities that may be assigned by management.