What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Specialist - Rotational Program (Early Career) position at SAS Institute Inc?
Are you a problem solver, explorer, and knowledge seeker – always asking, “What if?”
If so, then you may be the new team member we’re looking for. Because at SAS, your curiosity matters – whether you’re developing algorithms, creating customer experiences or answering critical questions. Curiosity is our code, and the opportunities here are endless.
What we do
We’re the leader in analytics. Through our software and services, we inspire customers around the world to transform data into intelligence. Our curiosity fuels innovation, pushing boundaries, challenging the status quo and changing the way we live.
What you’ll do
We are looking for entry-level Marketing Specialists to join our two-year rotational program.
The SAS Marketing Associate Program is a rotational program that will prepare participants for a career in Marketing. You'll be hired into a full-time role as a Marketing Specialist. The program begins with concentrated training and information sessions at the SAS global headquarters in Cary, NC (USA) beginning in July 2023. You'll learn about SAS as a company, our products, and our core marketing practices. And you will have the opportunity to shadow some of our marketing teams to better identify your interests. When this period is complete, you'll rotate through three areas of Marketing over a two-year period through several of our core areas of marketing. Some potential assignments include roles in the following functions:
- Social/Digital Marketing
- Integrated Marketing Campaigns
- Event Planning
- Corporate Messaging
- Corporate Communications/Public Relations
- Creative Design
- Web Design and Optimization
- Marketing Sciences/Customer Insights
- Market Research
- Product Marketing
During each eight-month rotation period, you'll gain a deeper understanding and valuable experience within each unique marketing role, equipping you with the necessary skills to succeed. Upon completion of the rotations, you'll be placed within our marketing organization according to your best fit and SAS’ business needs.
As an entry-level Marketing Specialist, you will have an opportunity to:
- Receive coaching and mentoring from marketing professionals
- Learn about products, customers, and our business
- Conduct research on markets, industries, competitors, products, campaigns, and business
- Work on marketing campaigns, messages, and creative writing
- Work with rotational managers to hone your marketing skills
- Develop solutions to business problems
- Connect with fellow Marketing Associates in your cohort and in previous cohorts
What we're looking for
- Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline
- Some knowledge of marketing concepts including content, digital, social and email strategies and business-to-business acumen
- Good understanding of marketing communication concepts and functions
- Proficiency in key internal and external software applications
- Good written, verbal, and visual communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of audience
The other knowledge, skills, and abilities needed
- Good analytical, organizational, and creative problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently or part of a team
- Good organizational and executional skills
- Shows some analytical abilities and data-driven decision making
- Self-driven and energetic
Additional Information
- This is an entry-level position
- Cary, NC preferred with either a hybrid (remote and in-office) or fully in-office work model. Considerations will be made on a case by case basis for employees who currently reside outside of the Cary, NC area. However, everyone must be willing to be in Cary, NC for the first 6 months of the program.
Timeline
- Applications reviewed on a rolling basis
- Hirevue On Demand Virtual Interviews: September - November
- Final (Virtual) Interview: November - December
- Offers: November - December
Why SAS
- We love living the #SASlife and believe that happy, healthy people have a passion for life, and bring that energy to work. No matter what your specialty or where you are in the world, your unique contributions will make a difference.
- Our multi-dimensional culture blends our different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. Here, it isn’t about fitting into our culture, it’s about adding to it - and we can’t wait to see what you’ll bring.
Additional Information
To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States, and should not require, now or in the future, sponsorship for employment visa status.
SAS is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information on US Equal Employment Opportunity, read more here: Equal Employment Opportunity is the Law. Also view the supplement EEO is the Law, and the Pay Transparency notice.
Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered in place of the above qualifications. The level of this position will be determined based on the applicant's education, skills and experience. Resumes may be considered in the order they are received. SAS employees performing certain job functions may require access to technology or software subject to export or import regulations. To comply with these regulations, SAS may obtain nationality or citizenship information from applicants for employment. SAS collects this information solely for trade law compliance purposes and does not use it to discriminate unfairly in the hiring process.
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