Corporate Marketing Assistant

As a Corporate Marketing Assistant at Birmingham Corporate, your primary responsibilities include preparing SOQ and RFQ responses, tracking marketing form requests, coordinating responses with branch offices, and updating company materials. You will support the marketing and business development teams in achieving excellence in proposal packages, helping our company maintain its position as a leader in the professional services industry.

To become a Corporate Marketing Assistant at Birmingham Corporate, you should possess a bachelor’s degree or an associate degree with relevant experience. A minimum of three years of experience in a marketing or communications role is preferred, especially within an A/E/C environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud is essential, and the ability to provide writing/editing samples will be required during the interview process.

Yes, prior marketing experience is necessary for the Corporate Marketing Assistant position at Birmingham Corporate. We are looking for candidates who have experience in marketing or communications roles, particularly within a professional services environment. However, candidates with strong general marketing experience are also encouraged to apply.

The Corporate Marketing Assistant role at Birmingham Corporate is a hybrid/remote position working 20 hours per week. Initially, you will be required to come into the office for training for 2 to 4 weeks. After that, you'll typically work remotely but will have at least one planned meeting with the marketing team each week via Zoom.

Success as a Corporate Marketing Assistant at Birmingham Corporate relies on strong writing skills, organizational abilities, and proficiency with tools like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud. The ability to collaborate effectively with team members, track project deadlines, and proactively seek solutions will be essential to excel in this role.

When answering this question, focus on specific examples of proposals you’ve written, outlining the challenges you faced and how you overcame them. Share your approach to ensuring quality and alignment with brand standards, as well as any metrics that demonstrate the success of the proposals.

Discuss your strategies for time management, such as creating lists, using project management tools, or prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance. Emphasize your proactive communication with team members to ensure alignment and timely completion of tasks.

You can describe your methods for tracking project timelines and deadlines, regular check-ins with team members, and keeping organized records of project materials. Mention how this proactive approach helps you identify potential roadblocks early on.

Provide a concrete example of a successful marketing project you collaborated on, explaining your role, how you contributed, and what strategies you used to ensure harmonious teamwork. Highlight any positive outcomes achieved due to this collaboration.

List the specific tools you are proficient in, especially those listed in the job description like Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Cloud. If possible, provide specific instances where you utilized these tools effectively in your previous roles.

Talk about your process for regularly reviewing and updating marketing materials, emphasizing the importance of accuracy and relevance. Discuss any tools or methods you use to keep everything organized and easily accessible for future use.

Explain your approach to soliciting and integrating feedback from stakeholders. Share specific examples of how this feedback has led to improvements in your marketing materials or proposal responses.

Discuss the strategies you employ to stay informed about trends in marketing and the professional services industry, such as reading industry publications, participating in workshops, or engaging with online communities.

Share your perspective on receiving feedback, framing it as an opportunity for growth. Provide an example of how you implemented feedback in a prior role and the changes that resulted.

Articulate your motivation for applying, relating it to your skills, career goals, and the values of Birmingham Corporate. Your answer should reflect an understanding of the company’s objectives and how you can contribute to them.