Marketing Associate, Brand and Marketing Programs

At Stout, we're dedicated to exceeding expectations in all we do - we call it Relentless Excellence . Both our client service and culture are second to none, stemming from our firmwide embrace of our core values: Positive and Team-Oriented, Accountable, Committed, Relationship-Focused, Super-Responsive, and being Great communicators. Sound like a place you can grow and succeed? Read on to learn more about an exciting opportunity to join our team.

General Purpose:

Marketing Associates will coordinate a broad range of marketing projects and provide general marketing support for the line of business (LOB) marketers. Assist with planning, providing strategic and creative input, and executing projects to ensure high-quality deliverables under deadlines.This individual will aidin the development and implementation of campaigns and programs with increasing levels of autonomy and responsibility, provide initial discovery and research to assist with the planning stages as well as be a proficient user of Stout's marketing technology platforms to execute on tactical elements. Includes creation and publication of digital content including website pages, emails, social media, and other digital elements, development of collateral and presentation slides including copy & design, facilitation of internal processes, and various administrative tasks, event support, and business development support as needed. Engages most closely with marketers and specific practice stakeholders involved in identified programs / campaigns.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Marketing

• Support the execution of marketing plans from concept to deployment (including all tactical elements such as collateral, advertising, website, email, social media, direct mail, video, webinars, etc.) working both independently and with LOB marketers and marketing specialists
• Maintains and updates marketing assets including collateral, presentations, professional CVs client experiences, and website pages
• Manages distribution/print production of marketing materials
• Research industry issues, contact, or company (target) information
• Assist with drafting, updating, and enhancing proposals or presentations in response to RFPs or opportunities
• Establish tracking procedures, monitor results, and evaluate effectiveness to make future recommendations
• Ensure compliance with all firm brand, regulatory, and compliance standards.
• Monitors marketing help request portal for timely responses

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Eagerness to expand knowledgein marketing and communications
• Ability to operate within clearly defined parameters and tasks, while able to effectively prioritize tasks and projects with limited oversight
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Detail-oriented
• Strong analytical and creative skills
• Ability to write clear, articulate prose
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Proficient in basic HTML and website content management Proficient in Microsoft Office software, especially PowerPoint
• Proficiency with design software (InDesign, Photoshop)
• Working knowledge of databases, marketing automation, CRM, and sales enablement platforms (HubSpot, Seismic is a plus)

Education and/or Training:

• 1+years of professional marketing or communications experience and a moderate level of knowledge of marketing fundamentals
• Experience in a professional services environment or finance a plus
• BS/BA in Marketing, Communications, or Business Administration or related field; or equivalent level of relevant experience
• Must be eligible to work in the US, without employer sponsorship, at the time of hire and in the future.

A reasonable estimate of the current range is $68,000.00 - $80,000.00 annual. This role is also anticipated to be eligible to participate in an annual bonus plan. Information about benefits can be found here - https://www.stout.com/en/careers/benefits.

Why Stout?

Our goal is to provide a comprehensive Total Rewards program that includes competitive compensation, benefits & wellness programs that allows employees to choose what's most important to them at any life stage. At Stout, we are committed to the personal and professional development of our employees while fostering a diverse and inclusive environment.

Stout Culture: We honor the fundamental value and dignity of all individuals. We are committed to representing and including the unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Our core values embrace a culture of inclusion and the equitable treatment of all team members, starting with Stout's leadership and spreading across the organization. We strive to recruit, develop, and retain individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel the entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism that drive our success. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, click here.

Professional Development: To foster employee development we offer ongoing training and learning opportunities, employee resources groups, mentorship programming, and professional designation reimbursement. We believe in timely and proactive performance excellence, ongoing 360 feedback, clear performance expectations at each level, and quarterly check-ins with your manager ensure you are supported and growing your career.

Stout Benefits : Stout offers a variety of benefits to meet the ever-changing needs of our employees throughout their career at Stout. View our Benefits page to see what this can look like for you.

Flexible Work Schedules: Work-life balance is important to us and we want our employees to have balanced lives, which is why we have a discretionary time off policy for all salaried exempt employees. This gives you the ability to take time off as appropriate.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.

Stout is an Equal Employment Opportunity.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of valid job requirements, qualifications and merit without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state or federal law.

Interested in joining a rapidly growing group of bright, ambitious professionals in a work environment that values culture, diversity, and personal growth? Stout might just be the right place for you.