Sales, Marketing, and Event Specialist

Nurtur Aveda Institutes; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k) match

PTO

Employee discount on products and services

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Nurtur Aveda Institutes in West Des Moines, Iowa, is looking for a Sales, Marketing, and Event Specialist to develop impactful recruitment and outreach strategies for high schools. The role involves building relationships with local community partners and organizing events that promote the Institute.

The ideal candidate should have a high school diploma or GED, strong communication skills, and prior experience in recruitment or community relations. The position offers various benefits including medical insurance and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.
• Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through.
• Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement high school recruitment strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with community partners.
• Organize community outreach programs and special events.

Skills

Interpersonal Communication

Presentation Skills

Initiative and Resourcefulness

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor's preferred

Job description

Position Purpose

The purpose of this position is to develop and implement an impactful and results-focused high school recruitment and community outreach strategy. The Sales, Marketing, and Event Specialist will focus on developing meaningful partnerships with the local community to enhance the Institute’s visibility and execute a successful high school strategy.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Nurtur Core Values and Behaviors and Aveda Success Factors

Sales And Recruitment (New Business)

• Manage and execute recruitment strategies through the utilization of marketing and data-driven processes to achieve an increase in high school student awareness of the Institute.
• Develop and maintain communication and sustainable relationships with high school counselors, community college coordinators, and high school students.
• Develop and execute market-specific recruitment strategies to support enrollment goals.
• Establish and maintain relationships with salons, spas, wellness businesses, employers, veterans’ organizations, workforce development agencies, and community partners.
• Identify new partnership opportunities that increase brand awareness and student recruitment.
• Serve as the local ambassador for the Institute within the community.
• Develop referral partnerships that create sustainable enrollment pipelines.
• Provide counseling to prospective students, assisting them in understanding the Institute’s admissions process, requirements, and available programs.
• Collaborate with the Admissions and Financial Aid Team to ensure annual enrollment goals are achieved

Events And Marketing

• Organize community outreach programs and coordinate special events that promote products, services, and the Institute's mission.
• Plan, organize, coordinate, and attend on-campus recruitment events.
• Ensure a strong institute presence at community events within the market.
• Assist with social media content creation and brand promotion efforts.
• Create and share market-specific content, stories, and community engagement opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Prior work experience in recruitment, high school counseling, admissions, or community relations preferred.
• Exhibit self-direction, initiative, resourcefulness, and follow-through with the ability to work at a fast pace and handle multiple tasks and projects at the same time.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrate extreme professionalism and confidentiality in manner, dress, and conduct.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• Work in an office environment; sit at a desk with a computer up to eight hours per day.
• Use hands to handle objects and reach with hands and arms.
• Walk, sit, stand, balance, stoop, speak, and hear.
• See a computer screen and read paper and electronic documents.
• Occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 30 pounds.
• Tolerate a minimal to moderate noise level typical of a corporate office setting.

Perks And Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k) match
• PTO
• Employee discount on products and services
• Growth opportunities

Travel Requirements

The team member must be able to travel locally to events and for out-of-state training as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer: Nurtur Holdings LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employees and applicants are covered by federal and state laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit-based factors. Consistent with these obligations, Nurtur also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices.