Job Description:

This is an entry-level non-exempt full-time (40 hours/week) position that reports to the Marketing Communications Manager and supports Sales and Marketing activities under their direction. The ideal candidate:

• Is an organized, proactive team player whose energy is infectious, bringing positivity and continuous support to those around them.
• Has a natural ability to collaborate, foster relationships, and bring solutions to the table.
• Has exceptional communication skills, both verbal and written, allowing him/her to manage projects and expectations from clients and senior leaders.
• Has developed the ability to identify and pursue opportunities, contributing to the success of IES Communications.
• Maintains the highest degree of professionalism, always serving as a brand ambassador.
• Is defined by a solid work ethic, with strong personal and professional integrity.
• Has a passion for both marketing AND the mission of IES Communications and seeks to always promote and improve our brand and presence in the area.

Responsibilities:

• Calendar management of all upcoming and ongoing projects.
• Coordinate and implement online, email, and physical mail marketing initiatives.
• Assist in the design, development, and distribution of content marketing deliverables.
• Assist in monitoring online marketing and social media trends and best practices.
• Coordinate and assist in the creation of graphics and illustrative copy.
• Participate in key events.
• Perform support duties including but not limited to: database management, reporting and analytics, maintaining marketing materials, tradeshow support, and managing sales and marketing software tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or communications, OR minimum 2 years of experience in a sales/marketing role
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Highly proficient in EITHER Canva OR Adobe Creative Suite
• Experience with social media tools
• Familiarity with CMS and marketing analytics tools (Google Analytics) a plus
• Experience with writing and editing copy a plus

 Physical and Mental Requirements:

• Must exhibit a positive, professional attitude and be a team player.
• Must be a detail-oriented, organized, and efficient self-starter who is committed to sales excellence, process improvement, and superior customer service.
• Must promote the Company culture and mission to all employees, vendors, clients and business partners.
• Must possess creativity and imagination.
• Must possess proven problem-solving skills and critical thinking skills.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be thorough and precise in work.
• Must possess strong admin/PC skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe, Outlook, Chrome, and Firefox. Ability to create presentations, charts, graphs, animation, videos, graphics and reports is critical.
• Must be able to be adaptable and pick up new techniques.
• Must be able to interface well with IES clients, prospects, and business partners on a regular basis.
• Must exhibit good interpersonal skills and communicate well over the phone and in person.
• Must be able to travel as needed.
• Regular attendance is mandatory

Education, Certification, License, and Skill Requirements:

• Must have at least High School diploma or GED equivalency; Associates Degree preferred.
• Must be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator or other visual design tools.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Must be up to date with the latest trends, techniques and technologies.
• Must have excellent visual design skills with sensitivity to user-system interaction.
• Must have experience in customer interface, such as liaison between the customer and the Company.
• Must be detail oriented, and have good people, customer service skills.
• Must have good written and oral communications skills.
• Must be able to multi-task. Managing the efforts of multiple people and departments to achieve desired results, collaborating extensively.
• Must be able to prioritize.
• Must present a neat professional appearance.
• Must be creative and think outside the box.
• Prefer a minimum of two (2) years working in an environment dealing with executive level staff.
• Prior experience in sales environment, both face-to-face and phone, preferred.
• Must meet Company minimum driving standards.