Marketing Coordinator - job 1 of 2

As a Marketing Coordinator at Olsson, your primary responsibilities include planning and executing marketing activities such as proposals, Statements of Qualifications, and interview presentations. You will also manage deadlines, conduct internal quality reviews, gather and analyze client intelligence, and prepare award submissions. This multifaceted role allows you to utilize your skills in a collaborative environment while positively impacting the firm’s success.

To qualify for the Marketing Coordinator position at Olsson, you should have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field, along with a minimum of three years of industry experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe InDesign is essential, alongside strong communication skills and the ability to work well on a team.

At Olsson, the work environment for a Marketing Coordinator is dynamic and supportive. You will have the opportunity to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams while also having a flexible hybrid work schedule. Our team values self-motivation and aims to foster effective professional relationships internally and externally.

A successful Marketing Coordinator at Olsson should possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, a keen sense of creativity, and excellent time management abilities. The role calls for a self-motivated individual who can manage multiple tasks and foster collaborative relationships, reflecting Olsson's commitment to teamwork and community impact.

As a Marketing Coordinator at Olsson, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes health care, vision, dental, paid time off, and a generous 401(k) match. After your first year, you’ll also have the opportunity to become an owner through our Employee Stock Ownership Plan and participate in wellness programs that promote balanced lifestyles.

When answering this question, highlight your direct experiences in crafting marketing proposals, emphasizing any software you used, the types of proposals you created, and your understanding of the key components that make proposals successful. Providing specific examples will demonstrate your proficiency in this area.

Effective time management is key! Use this opportunity to explain your strategies, like prioritizing tasks based on urgency and importance, employing project management tools, or communicating proactively with your team. Candidates who can convey their organizational skills effectively will resonate well with the interviewers.

Discuss techniques you use for gathering and analyzing client intelligence, such as market research methods, reviewing industry reports, or utilizing social media tools. Share specific instances where your findings helped inform marketing strategies or proposals.

Highlight your collaborative experience, reflecting on how working with diverse teams helped enhance project outcomes. Describe your approach to communication, brainstorming sessions, and how you adapt to different working styles to achieve a common goal.

Provide a detailed example of a marketing event you coordinated, touching on planning logistics, participant engagement, and follow-up. Emphasize results—how the event positively affected your company’s image or client relationships.

Discuss your methods for quality assurance and control, such as peer reviews, checklists, or feedback loops. Providing a successful example of how your attention to detail improved the final product can greatly enhance your answer.

Mention essential skills such as strong communication, creativity, project management, and technical proficiency in marketing tools. Share how these skills have contributed to your success in previous roles.

Demonstrate your ability to accept and learn from feedback by sharing a personal anecdote. Show your mindset of growth and how constructive criticism has helped you become a better Marketing Coordinator.

List design software you’re proficient in, like Adobe InDesign, and provide examples of projects where you creatively used these tools to enhance marketing materials or branding initiatives.

Provide a response that illustrates your alignment with Olsson’s values, such as community improvement and teamwork. Discuss your enthusiasm for contributing to their projects and how you envision growing with the company.