Position:
Marketing Strategist
Location:
Chicago, IL
Remote Status:
Hybrid
Job Id:
128
# of Openings:
1
Does the idea of working in a fast-paced agency environment excite you? Are you a proven leader, capable of wowing clients with creative and strategic campaign ideas and managing the growth, and profitability of a book of business? Are you passionate about employee mentorship and professional development? If so, this position may have your name written all over it.mdg is a marketing and PR agency with a head, heart and passion for what we do - delivering measurable results for association and event clients in diverse categories like education, healthcare, technology, energy, cupcakes, cheese curls and craft beer (we'll explain those last three later).
With a 46-year track record of success, mdg was named a "Best Place to Work" by Meetings & Conventions magazine. We’re now seeking a savvy marketing strategist to join and lead our collaborative marketing team in our Chicago office. As an agency, we value both human interaction and flexibility - our current hybrid work model requires 2 days per week in the office.
Responsibilities
- Maintain proactive, direct contact with clients. Conduct strategic engagement with clients to provide high-level marketing recommendations.
- Participate in strategic marketing meetings and client presentations
- Review and approve all scopes of work and budgets before going to the client
- Attend client events and perform research, press management, social media posting, photo/video art direction, etc. as needed
- Monitor and strategically guide account and creative teams, as well as specialists, to execute results-driven campaigns
- Communicate/translate strategic objectives to internal team members to ensure projects are completed in alignment with strategy
- Support account directors in the creation of strategic analyses and development of personas as well as strategic and tactical plans
- Support account and creative teams in brand identity, concept and message platform development
- Manage direct reports and lead the hiring process
- Mentor account team members
- Efficiently and effectively manage bandwidth and resources of account circle to maximize profitability and performance
- Participate in new business development efforts including writing proposals and developing and breaking down budget worksheets
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years of marketing experience is required. 10+ years marketing experience, including agency, B2B event and/or association experience strongly preferred.
- Bachelor's degree in related field (marketing, business) preferred
- Ability to lead an internal marketing team.
- Experience with direct reports.
At mdg, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our clients and our communities can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristics protected by federal, state or local laws.mdg also offers a competitive benefits package including medical, 401k, and profit sharing contributions with opportunities for efficiency and performance-based bonuses.
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