Marketing Specialist

Continental Disc Corporation has nearly 60 years' experience engineering and manufacturing rupture discs, valves and flame control products that protect the lives of our customers and our environment. We attribute our success to our commitment to growth, quality, and innovation. We encourage members of the CDC team to support our efforts toward continuous improvement. We value and celebrate the team's efforts to move our company forward through incremental advances and breakthrough achievements.

The Marketing Specialist is responsible for performing day-to-day Marketing tasks at CDC. Joining CDC’s Marketing team in Liberty, Missouri, this position will support Marketing efforts for all global locations including content creation, event support, company website and social media updates, digital asset administration, and internal communication proofing and distribution.

• Provides Marketing support for internal and external company events, including training meetings, sales conferences, employee engagement events, tradeshows, etc.

• Creates content for company monthly newsletter, distributing to global employees via physical and digital channels.

• Manages and supports the resolution of marketing requests by the global business stakeholders, working closely with colleagues to clarify details, obtain due dates, and determine priority levels using Asana and Ziflow to track progress.

• Creates presentations for internal and external use, ensuring brand guidelines are met.

• Works to ensure that the company websites are updated and accurate. Updates content as needed which may include page editing/creation, document additions, and rep locator additions/updates

• Manages marketing assets stored in an in-house digital asset manager for sales network use and creates user profiles as necessary.

• Acts as a system administrator to proof and publish copy for internal announcements on company intranet and other internal channels.

• Works with department stakeholders to implement a weekly social media schedule for company brands, growing channel following, impressions, and engagement.

• Revises, edits, and creates literature and other creative assets in Adobe Creative Suite and/or similar creative platforms.

• Manages the procurement and distribution of branded merchandise and giveaways.

• Manages and organizes the marketing conference room, product demos, show kits, etc.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field

• 3 years’ experience in marketing, communications or business analysis

• 3 years’ experience managing company social media channels.

• 1-3 years’ experience organizing internal- and external-facing company events

• 1-3 years’ experience using WordPress, HubSpot, Adobe Creative Suite, Canto, Constant Contact, Hootsuite, Ziflow, and Asana or similar platforms.

• Graphics design capabilities preferred

TECHNICAL / FUNCTION SPECIFIC:

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills.

• Ability to work with colleagues at all levels to fulfill marketing requests.

• Good problem-solving, assessment, prioritization, and organizational skills.

• Working knowledge of computers sufficient to successfully Microsoft Windows and Office

BEHAVORIAL:

• An innate desire to learn and a curiosity to gain knowledge.

• Collaborative and ability to work on a cross functional team in face to face and virtual environments.

• Sincere dedication to the best interests of the company, its customers and employees.

• Concern for quality, accuracy, attention to detail and safety. The ability to foster those traits among employees.

• Willingness and ability to champion and enforce company best practices, policies and procedures.

• Ability to prioritize and manage own time, as well as employees’ time, efficiently to meet deadlines.

• Positive attitude and ability to motivate employees.

• Self-confidence and teambuilding skills required to successfully implement both the strategic and tactical aspects of the position

• Ability to work well with others, including subordinates, peers, executive management and outside vendors, representatives and visitors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Motor skills sufficient to successfully and safely use required tools and computer equipment.

• Ability to stand and/or walk as needed.

• Using proper lifting techniques, ability to lift up to 25 pounds as needed.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including safety glasses and safety shoes.

Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and 401K with Match eligible day one. Employee Assistance Program, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life, Voluntary Accident, Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Cancer Plan, Fitness Room, Safety Shoe Reimbursement, Prescription Eye Glass Allowance, 12 Holidays* (one floating) , Paid time off, Tuition Reimbursement and so much more.

The total rewards that you receive as a CDC employee go way beyond a paycheck. From competitive health and wellness insurance plans, to robust retirement benefits that include company-matching contributions, to making sure you never stop learning, we believe investing in you is investing in our success. Working for a global organization, you’ll have a chance to grow professionally and personally, expand your network and build a rewarding and dynamic career.

Equal Opportunity Employer

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, CDC does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, familial status, age, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, or any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law.

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