Marketing Manager

Responsibilities

• Coordinating efforts to build a strong Rotary brand worldwide by directing efforts to implement the branding strategy for the organization.
• Coordinating implementation of brand strategies and using existing research to develop brand summary materials.
• Developing marketing resources and materials for clubs and districts.
• Coordinating with heritage communications, visual media, digital content and other teams to ensure that Brand Center and asset management tools are offering high-quality resources to clubs and key stakeholders
• Managing the strategy, development and execution of RI’s Global Image campaign and resources, specifically the paid and donated portions of the campaign.
• Developing and executing strategy to gain donated PSA time and space.
• Directing efforts to identify and pursue cause-related marketing opportunities with for-profit organizations.
• Developing and reviewing Rotary International’s global outreach strategy and plan and manage the execution of the plan.
• Managing the development of public service announcement and advertisement tools for Rotary clubs
• Guiding social media and word of mouth marketing efforts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in marketing communications.
• Excellent marketing communications skills and experience
• Experience in brand development and implementation
• 10 years of experience in marketing with 3-5 years in a management position
• Experience using social media as a marketing tool
• Effective administrative and relational skills
• Strong written and verbal and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Non-English language skills or cross-cultural experience strongly desired.
• Computer literacy necessary; knowledge of Microsoft software suite essential.

Preferred

• Written and oral communication; ability to clearly and confidently communicate to executive management, senior leadership, project stakeholders, others, across diverse cultures.
• Gathering and incorporating market research insights into marketing strategies
• Planning strategic marketing plans that drive marketing objectives and increase organizational awareness and understanding.
• Conceptualizing and integrating brand messaging
• Using digital and social media tools, including email campaigns, and paid media to drive global marketing and public relations.
• Motivating and engaging team members;
• Seeing the big picture while working collaboratively across the organization;

Benefits

• Generous medical, dental, and vision benefits package
• Progressive 401k matching contributions
• Above market and generous paid time off package
• Tuition reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• On-site cafeteria and coffee bar with special pricing for Rotary employees
• Flextime-several different work schedules to choose from
• Close to CTA, Metra, a variety of stores, and many food options