Specialist I, Marketing

Kinsley Power Systems; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 26,174 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, and dental insurance

Paid vacation, holidays and flex paid‑

401K with generous company match

Employee discounts on Mediacomservices

Education Enrichment up to $5,000 per‑

Employee Wellness Program

Job summary

Mediacom Communications in Des Moines, IA is seeking a Marketing Specialist I to support regional marketing activities and drive sales opportunities. You will coordinate local events, train retail staff, and conduct store assessments to ensure brand consistency.

The role emphasizes hands-on event execution, data-driven campaigns, and close collaboration with multiple departments. A bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field and 1–2 years of marketing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field (or equivalent).
• 1–2 years in an advertising or marketing role preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and track results of new build/state grant activities including event planning and field visits.
• Coordinate community marketing events (home shows, open houses, fairs) to promote Mediacom products and services.
• Lead special projects from planning, implementation, and reporting (examples 10G, XGS-PON).
• Track regional marketing expenses.
• Coach and train retail representatives and technical staff on campaigns and offers to meet sales goals.
• Visit retail offices to ensure branding guidelines and assess customer experience.
• Collaborate with regional departments, Field Operation Group, Corporate and vendors on various projects.
• Ensure sponsorship signage meets brand guidelines and document results.
• Commitment to job completion may require excess of 40 hours.
• Up to 50% travel; some evenings and weekend work.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Attention to detail

Education

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

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position: Marketing Specialist I

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, where available. In areas where Mediacom services are not available, a reimbursement of internet/cable services are provided
• 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

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.

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.