Marketing Specialist

Marketing Specialist

Job Type: Full Time

Location: Chicago, IL or Greenwood Village, CO

Job Description 

We are seeking an experienced marketing professional to join us either in our Chicago, IL or Greenwood Village, CO offices. This position is eligible for hybrid/flex work arrangement – within proximity to the Chicago or Greenwood Village offices for in-person meetings, as necessary. At the direction of the Senior Vice President of Business Development, this candidate will provide support and assistance to our teams in the planning, development, production, and distribution of marketing materials. You will collaborate regularly with the underwriting teams to discuss new content ideas and/or obtain needed technical content guidance. You will develop and execute marketing strategies that increase exposure to our target audiences and enhance the ORPRO brand.

Responsibilities  Essential Functions  

• Assist in the development and refinement of the overall marketing plan which will require the candidate to:
  • Create, edit, optimize, print, publish and deliver marketing materials.
  • Manage and enhance the company’s overall digital footprint – including website, social media, email marketing communications, newsletters, blogs etc.
  • Maintain e-mail databases for email marketing and utilize our customer relationship management (CRM) platform to distribute marketing programs.
  • Develop marketing presentations such as fliers and brochures, and other Old Republic Professional branded materials for the benefit of the Company’s distribution partners and clients.
• Coordinate and manage external marketing partners (advertising agencies, digital marketing firms, production companies, etc.).
• Manage strategic events for the organization:
  • Assist in the planning and preparation (ie. conduct research, make-off site visits, organize resources) for company events (ie. meetings, seminars, on-site and off-site partner/client events).
  • Coordinate event arrangements (event contract negotiations and bookings, food and beverage needs, equipment/supplies/decorations, travel arrangements etc..). Ensure materials adhere to corporate branding standards.
  • Develop creative promotional and branding opportunities such as campaigns, swag, sponsorships and events.

Qualifications

Candidate should have experience in a B2B marketing environment and be interested in and intellectually stimulated by the latest trends, technologies, and methodologies in graphic design, web design, and production. This position requires the ability to execute within corporate guidelines and brand standards. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Critical eye for detail.
• Ability to work both independently and with a team.
• Project management and organizational skills.
• Polished professional with ambition, team spirit, strong work ethic, and ability to work with and alongside people at all levels.
• Intellectual curiosity and commitment to excellence are essential.
• Candidate must have experience with Adobe Creative Suite and proficiency with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products. Familiarity with HubSpot and website maintenance a plus.
• A Bachelor's degree (Marketing or Communications preferred) and 3+ years’ experience in a marketing-related content development, design field.