Marketing Specialist

Kart Directory; Schaumburg (IL); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Vacation time

401k with match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games seeks a Marketing Specialist to join the team in Schaumburg, IL. You will assist with promotional materials, manage local events, and help grow our brand across social channels and email campaigns.

The role requires strong communication, organizational skills, and a willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with marketing concepts and initiatives.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Flexible schedule including nights, weekends and holidays.
• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license and eligibility to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Assist in hiring, development, and maintaining a vibrant Andretti Ambassadors Team.
• Prepare and deliver promotional presentations before events.
• Communicate with guests and foster trusting relationships.
• Develop marketing literature (brochures, press releases, etc.).
• Create online content and post via approved procedures on social media.
• Organize, schedule, and execute local promotional events.
• Update spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with data and communicate weekly.
• Use marketing analytics to share unit and brand health data.
• Conduct market research and analyze consumer ratings and questionnaires.
• Support marketing executives on various projects.
• Perform daily administrative tasks to coordinate department activities.

Skills

Marketing concepts

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Social media

Event coordination

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games is seeking a Marketing Specialist to join the team! Andretti Indoor Karting & Games. We are a Team that constantly strives for perfection in the Family Entertainment Center experience. We are focused on delivering the absolute best in exhilarating, cutting edge Karting on indoor multilevel tracks, immersive multi-player Virtual Reality Simulators, arcade fun, and amazing event spaces & restaurants, all in spotlessly clean venues staffed with warm & knowledgeable Team Members.

This is a full time salary position with a salary range of $50,000-$55,000.

Some of the overall responsibilities:

• Assist in the hiring, development, and Maintaining of a strong and vibrant Andretti Ambassadors Team
• Prepare and deliver promotional Presentation’s prior to event dates
• Communicate directly with Guests and encourage trusting relationships
• Develop marketing literature (brochures, press release content, etc.) to rally the Company’s presence in the local Market
• Compose online content and follow approved posting procedures to social media
• Organize, schedule and execute local promotional events
• Update spreadsheets, databases, and inventories with statistical, financial and non-financial data, communicate weekly
• Employ marketing analytics techniques to gather and communicate important unit and brand health data
• Conduct Market research and analyze consumer ratings reports and questionnaires
• Support marketing executives in organizing various projects
• Undertake daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities.
• Communicate daily, weekly and monthly schedules, analytics and upcoming events

Benefits:

• Salary from $50,000-$55,000
• AIKG has the BEST staff, so managers work with and lead motivated professionals!
• Personal/Family Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance Coverage
• $1200 company paid Health Savings Account
• Vacation time accrued during the first year
• 401k retirement program with generous company match
• Company provided Life Insurance
• Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Accident, Critical Illness and Voluntary Life Insurance

Some required qualifications of the role:

• Ability to quickly learn systems, processes, and procedures
• Experience with and knowledge of Marketing concepts and initiatives
• Strong written & verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Flexible work schedule with the ability to work nights, weekends and holidays
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• A valid driver’s license
• Eligible to work in the United States
• At least 18 years of age

Some ‘Great to Have’ Qualifications and Experience would be:

• Two years of Marketing experience in Hospitality or a Family Entertainment Center environment
• Experience supporting or managing brand reputation and health
• A degree in Marketing or related field
• An interest in and familiarity with virtual reality, arcade games and motorsports
• Proven leadership and team skills; ability to motivate and manage all levels of staff

Physical Requirements:

• The physical requirements described below are representative of those needed to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The ability to communicate quickly and accurately using telephone, computer, and in person
• The ability to move quickly throughout the entirety of AIKG location
• Must be able to lift up to 5 lbs. on a regular basis
• Must be able to work in outdoor conditions and changing temperatures
• Perform functions which require organization, frequent bending, reaching, turning, lifting and occasional stocking up to 25lbs
• Be able to work in an environment that may include bright, dim or flashing lights with varying volume levels
• The ability to use manual dexterity to operate all necessary equipment
• Be able to understand, coach and follow safety standards at all times