Manager, Marketing & Communication Services

Smith, Bucklin & Associates

Chicago, IL

Full Time

Senior

85k-95k

about 2 months ago

Job Description

About the Role

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for a Marketing and Communications Manager to join its Chicago office. The role involves using market information and strategies to help client organizations achieve their marketing goals, leading services such as brand development, strategic communications, creative development, member acquisition, event marketing, market research, and public relations. The company embodies a culture driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness, empowering team members to exceed expectations and deliver exceptional results for clients.

Key Responsibilities

Develop, lead, and manage integrated marketing and communications campaigns for 4-6 client organizations in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Develop and deliver marketing plans and activities, including market assessment, objectives, key strategies, new tactics, channels, and tactical analysis.
Develop and implement digital marketing strategies and tactics, including SEO, SEM, content marketing, and digital advertising.
Manage and track client marketing budgets, including reporting and analysis.
Manage and engage teams in the execution of marketing campaigns, organizing project roles, managing performance, and ensuring quality and timely delivery.
Develop, cultivate, and maintain relationships with client leadership and team members.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
6+ years of marketing and communications experience.
Proven ability to design, lead, implement, and track traditional and digital marketing campaigns.
Proficient in budgeting and financial management.
Strong people management and project management skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word) and social media platforms (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X, YouTube).
Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice to Have

B.A./B.S. with a concentration in strategic/integrated communications, marketing, or business.
Experience working in a collaborative, matrixed environment (agency or professional services firm experience is a plus), and/or experience working for an AMC or association.
Proficient in HTML, basic coding, marketing automation, and digital advertising applications.

Qualifications

Formal educational background including a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Benefits & Perks

Hybrid work environment offering the option to work from home two days per week.
Standard 40-hour work week with potential for additional hours based on project deadlines.
Compensation range of $85,000 - $95,000, determined by experience, training, and certifications.
Opportunity to develop transferable skills, acquire meaningful knowledge, and gain rich experiences at an accelerated pace.
Being part of a 100% employee-owned company where employees share ownership and control of the company's future.

Working at Smith, Bucklin & Associates

At Smithbucklin, the culture is driven by optimism, ambition, expertise, and thoughtfulness. The company values collaboration, continuous development, and empowering employees to exceed expectations. As a 100% employee-owned organization, employees are considered owners and are unified in building a great, enduring company.

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