Specialist I, Marketing

Mediacom Communications; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance and vision/dental

Paid time off

401K with company match

Employee discounts

Education enrichment up to $5,000 per

Wellness program

Job summary

Mediacom Communications in Des Moines, Iowa is seeking a Marketing Associate to support regional marketing activities, focusing on residential new builds and field tactics to drive sales opportunities.

You will coordinate local events and open houses, train retail representatives and technicians, conduct retail store assessments, track expenses, and report results. Travel up to 50% and some evenings/weekends are required, with a bachelor’s degree and 1–2 years marketing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in marketing, business, or related field.
• 1–2 years progressive advancement in an advertising or marketing role preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite; Excel skills are intermediate.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and track results of new build/state grant activities.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute community marketing events including but not limited to home shows, open houses and fairs to promote all Mediacom products and services.
• Lead special projects by managing all aspects from planning communication, implementation, and reporting (examples 10G, XGS-PON, etc.).
• Track regional marketing expenses.
• Order collateral and verify delivery.
• Responsible for coaching and training retail representatives and technical staff on marketing campaigns and offers to achieve sales goals.
• Visit retail offices to ensure branding guideline compliance and assess the customer experience.
• Work closely with personnel from all regional departments, Field Operation Group, Corporate and outside vendors on various projects and activity.
• Ensure sponsorship signage meets company brand guidelines. Document results.
• Commitment to job completion may require excess of 40 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Up to 50% travel is required along with some evening and weekend work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Position Overview

Report to Regional Marketing Director. Support marketing activity within the region to facilitate sales and revenue opportunities. Primary focus on residential new build through implementation of marketing tactics in the field. Other duties include coordinating local events and open houses, training retail representatives and technicians, and conducting retail store assessments.

Company Benefits

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid time off
• 401K with generous company match
• Employee discounts on Mediacom services, with reimbursement where services are unavailable
• Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per year for qualified employees
• Employee Wellness Program

Position Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and track results of new build/state grant activities. Duties include event planning and implementation, field visits to door tag and place yard signs, research and correct database inconsistencies and additional auditing as needed.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute community marketing events including but not limited to home shows, open houses and fairs to promote all Mediacom products and services.
• Lead special projects by managing all aspects from planning communication, implementation, and reporting (examples 10G, XGS-PON, etc.).
• Track regional marketing expenses.
• Order collateral and verify delivery.
• Responsible for coaching and training retail representatives and technical staff on marketing campaigns and offers to achieve sales goals.
• Visit retail offices to ensure branding guideline compliance and assess the customer experience.
• Work closely with personnel from all regional departments, Field Operation Group, Corporate and outside vendors on various projects and activity.
• Ensure sponsorship signage meets company brand guidelines. Document results.
• Commitment to job completion may require excess of 40 hours.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Up to 50% travel is required along with some evening and weekend work.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent preferred.
• 1‑2 years progressive advancement in an advertising or marketing role preferred.
• Awareness of competitive conditions.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite programs. Intermediate Excel skills required.
• Proven ability to deliver multiple assignments accurately, successfully and independently.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Mediacom Communications is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for all employees and applicants for employment. Mediacom Communications prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, military status, marital status, status as a parent, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history or genetic information, reprisal for participation in protected EEO activity, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. These protections extend to all employment policies, practices, and actions, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring; job assignments; performance management; rewards; promotions; training and development; reassignments; discipline; and separations.

Disclaimer

Payrange for this position is $19.00 to $22.00 an hour. When making a job offer, we consider several factors in our determination, such as years of related work experience; relevant skills and qualifications; education level; and certifications/licenses.