Marketing Operations Associate

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and preparation of annual budgets, goals, and objectives. Provide monthly forecasting, effective budget updates and budget reconciliation. Prepare invoices for payment.
• Constructs and manages marketing budgets and forecasts in excess of $1 million.
• Develop and maintain budget tracking/reporting for various vendors and contract purchase agreements.
• Participate in budget meetings and other meetings as required. May initiate and coordinate written and oral communication between internal partners and vendors.
• Ensure planning team is aware of budget activities and potential impact to overall markets approved budgets.
• Manage vendors, agencies, and internal partner relationships.
• Identify and integrate continuous improvement components to increase efficiencies and automation as needed.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 4-year College Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Budget/finance administration and project coordination experience preferred.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Prior experience working with Marketing budgets including media plans and project management preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products, including Outlook, Word and Excel required.
• The candidate must be able to multi-task and prioritize projects effectively to meet key program deadlines on a consistent basis.

Benefits

• Remarkable benefits: • Health coverage for medical, dental, vision • 401(K) saving plans with company match AND Pension • Tuition assistance • Floating holidays and PTO for community volunteer programs • Paid parental leave • Wellness programs • Employee discounts (membership, insurance, travel, entertainment, services and more!)