HR Solutions, Inc. — Associate Marketing Project Manager (NON-IT)

Are you looking for a challenge?  Do you aspire to “go above and beyond” the call of duty each day?  Are you a thought leader who inspires others, and focuses on providing outstanding customer service?  Are you motivated and engaged to improve business outcomes for both your organization and clients?  If you said, yes, to those questions, then look no further for your next career opportunity.

HR Solutions is a fast-paced, rapidly-growing Human Capital Consulting firm based in Chicago. Not only do we have a mission to help improve workplaces around the globe, we also have a key focus on our own staff.  As such, we regularly conduct employee surveys to assess the reasons people love working at HR Solutions. Some of the key reasons people enjoy HR Solutions are:

• Generous Benefits Package (Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Paid Time Off (PTO), Anniversary PTO, Volunteer PTO, Nine paid company Holidays, Profit Sharing, Life, Short Term Disability/Long Term Disability, Tuition Reimbursement, Pre-tax CTA/RTA Transit Benefit Program, Flex-scheduling, Early Close Fridays, etc.)
• A majority of our clients are repeat clients
• Casual Dress Attire
• The People
• Workplace Flexibility
• Location
• Use of employee suggestions to make improvements
• Recognition Programs (Monthly Senior Leadership Award, Get-Away Trip, Chance Points, Summer Outing, Holiday Party, etc.)

Responsibilities:

This Associate Marketing Project Manger position would assist with the execution and coordination of various marketing programs including corporate communication, collateral development, PR, speaking engagements, etc. Working with the marketing team this person will implement marketing programs which increase sales of HR Solutions products and services and the visibility and awareness of the company’s brand. This position reports to the Director of Marketing and Sales Services.

The primary duties of this role include, but are not limited to the following:

Collateral Development

• Support the development of new marketing material e.g., direct mail, sales brochures, newsletters, client case studies, sales scripts, web content, articles, etc.
• Assist with design, copy and promotion of marketing material in line with HR Solutions’ brand guidelines
• Work directly with VP of Marketing and IT to develop, maintain and utilize internal and external database resources

Request for proposals (RFP)

• Write and proof RFP responses
• Interface with Project Managers, Sales, IT and Sales Services and other cross-functional disciplines to ensure RFPs are tailored to meet client needs
• Write tailored proposals when required
• Write marketing letters (pitch letters, direct mail materials)

Sales Support/Presentations

• Create and proof all sales presentations in PowerPoint
• Assist with the development and coordination of sales campaigns
• Create lead generating communications
• Assist with follow-up activities as directed e.g., thank you letters, congratulatory letters, sending of collateral, description of HR Solutions products and services

Trade Show/Speaking Engagements/Special Event Coordination

• Evaluate trade shows, speaking opportunities, sponsorships
• Coordination of materials needed for events
• Assist with the preparation of presentations for various engagements including sales presentations, speaking engagements, trade shows, conferences, workshops, etc.

Alliance Marketing

• Expand the reach of HR Solutions brand through existing affiliates
• Proactively research and develop new marketing ideas to maximize the revenue potential and marketing effectiveness of our affiliates through joint marketing activities
• Explore and evaluate new affiliate partners and provide business case for their addition to the HR Solutions portfolio
• Other duties as assigned by Director of Marketing and Sales Services

Skills/Abilities:

• Very strong writing skills
• Strong English grammar knowledge
• Spoken and written communication styles are clear, descriptive and direct
• Proactive, energetic and creative
• A need to "Execute with Excellence"
• Strong detail orientation, with a focus on producing quality, error-free work
• Organized
• Strong problem solving skills
• Ability to multi-task (i.e., manage multiple projects and tasks, and cope with changing priorities)
• Ability to work and think independently
• Able to plan out a project, determine requirements, set achievable and realistic deadlines, manage expectations, manage change and deliver results
• Strong service and quality orientation to clients, colleagues and partners
• Quick learner

Computer Skills/Requirements:

• MS Office Applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors Degree required. Emphasis in marketing, communications or other related field preferred.
• 1-3 years experience in a marketing role desirable
• Writing samples will be requested prior to interview
• Limited travel may be required

Please send your resume with a cover letter including salary expectations via email to jobs@hrsolutionsinc.com

Please put "Associate Marketing Project Manager" in the Subject Line of your email.

HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.