Marketing Specialist

Our client is hiring for an experienced team member to join their team as aMarketing Specialist in their Cedar Rapids, Iowa office. At Grit Capital, marketing is about understanding people and building awareness of our clients’ products and services. We’re looking for an experienced and versatile marketing manager who’s eager to do this and more. The ideal candidate has experience in developing and executing marketing campaigns. The ideal candidate should be equally proficient with day-to-day marketing activities and long-term strategizing, and be excited to work within a small business setting.

This position will involve the implementation of all areas of marketing specifically to include; social media planning and execution, writing and editing marketing communications, graphic design support, developing and distributing e-marketing communications, website editing and maintenance, and supporting the day-to-day implementation of marketing activities.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing-related field such as advertising, communications, journalism, or related field.
• A minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in a marketing position.

• Proven success in developing marketing plans and campaigns
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong project management, multitasking, and decision-making skills
• Experience with e-mail marketing programs like MailChimp
• Experience with web development programs such as; WordPress
• Basic knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.