Marketing Coordinator

We are looking for an enthusiastic self-starter to join our marketing team in our downtown Chicago office. The successful candidate will have the ability to create and present executive-level presentations and marketing materials using creative visuals, strong market research and compelling narrative to effectively position our products and services.

Job Responsibilities:

• Provide marketing support for national account executives to help drive sales into our Airport Advertising programs across an assigned portfolio. 
• Develop executive-level marketing collateral and presentations 
• Provide market research & customer insight utilizing various subscription-based and proprietary tools such as Kantar, Scarborough, MRI and CCO RADAR. 
• Develop and maintain industry-specific sales materials in key vertical accounts
• Support various teams with initiatives including internal e-newsletter, collateral, and sales presentations 
• Create and maintain annual industry events calendar 
• Create and maintain Marketing team calendar and release schedule

Skills:

• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite with focus on InDesign and Photoshop 
• Proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint, Outlook and Excel 
• Understanding of research and applicable use of marketing tools licensed by CCA 
• Strong verbal, written and presentation skills with an emphasis on detail 
• Experience in, or understanding of Media, Marketing or a related field 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills 
• Excellent organization, planning, multi-tasking and time management skills 
• Ability to work independently or as part of a regional team to support a larger nation-wide team in a fast-paced work environment 
• Demonstrated self-starter with a diligent work ethic and demonstrated flexibility.

Competencies:

• Creativity and Innovation – Generating viable, new approaches and solutions. 
• Presentation – Preparing and delivering presentations in a variety of formal and informal settings, engaging the audience and managing the logistical components of the presentation such as the location and technology.
• Fostering Communication – Listening and communicating openly, honestly, and respectfully with different audiences, promoting dialogue and building consensus. 
• Business Perspective – Using an understanding of business issues, processes and outcomes to enhance business performance. 
• Achievement Orientation – Focusing efforts on achieving high quality results consistent with the organization’s standards. 
• Thinking Strategically – Seeing and synthesizing different sides of an issue, examining the full range of options and outcomes, and building intellectual frameworks to guide analysis and action. 
• Planning and Organizing ­ – Reaching goals that are central to organizational success by making and following plans and allocating resources effectively.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education, training, experience, or military experience. 

Work Experience:

• 1-3 years of Marketing and/or Advertising experience preferred.