Marketing Associate

at MNJ Technologies Direct, Inc in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States Job Description MNJ is a leading technology solutions provider - (Digital Transformation and IT Solutions Provider).

Services include:

Cloud, Security, Connectivity, Technology Sourcing, Network Infrastructure, Professional Provider. Established in 2002 with a vision to make an extraordinary difference in the lives of our stakeholders. We are looking to add a Marketing Associate to our Marketing team. Position Purpose The Marketing Associate will support marketing and business development initiatives including partner programs and rebates, digital marketing projects, and lead generation campaigns and events. This role is ideal for someone organized, eager to learn, and collaborative, with a passion for building relationships and optimizing partner programs. Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific duties from this list does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Position Responsibilities:

Cultivate relationships with partners while researching and reviewing all available partner programs. Identify opportunities to increase rebates and Marketing Development Funds (MDF), review how MNJ can increase tier levels, and communicate opportunities to Sr. Director of Marketing.

Assist with partner onboarding:

vet sales requests, develop partner SharePoint pages, and research/tracking partner requirements. Update the Partner Tier Tracker to reflect current program requirements for Tier 2 partners. Monitor the Partnership email inbox, responding to sales inquiries and miscellaneous requests. Attend and lead vendor cadence calls to enhance knowledge of partnerships and programs. Facilitate vendor sales engagements, including focus partner trainings, desk visits, and Strategic Vendor Showcases. Collaborate with the Partner Marketing Manager on MDF and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) opportunities. Maintain and update all vendor portal logins, assign access for employees during onboarding, and deactivate access during offboarding. Keep vendor SharePoint pages current with contact and program information Support customer and internal events as needed. Maintain SharePoint tagging system to keep content current. Assist with email marketing campaigns, including sales rep engagement. Support copywriting and collection of collateral content from subject matter experts and vendors. Assist with lead generation campaigns, including lead research and tracking outcomes. Assist with multi-dimensional social media projects, including video and employee engagement content. Support lifecycle management program/activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support marketing and business development initiatives.

Position Requirements:

Bachelor's degree or equivalent related work experience. At least 1 year in administrative role that supported departmental projects. Strong attention to detail and organizational skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Eager to learn and grow within the company. Team player with a positive attitude. Able to work independently with minimal supervision. Alignment with MNJ's vision, mission, and values. Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language. MNJ recognizes that our employees are our biggest asset and that is why we stress the importance of our culture and climate in our daily work. We value and treat our colleagues with respect and promote working hard by also having fun at work. Our team is a passionate group of individuals in every department that are looking to give our clients the best experience possible. MNJ values our employees, and we want them to be healthy and happy. We offer competitive salaries and a diverse blend of benefits to ensure that we are a great place to work! Medical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid Health Reimbursement Account (with applicable medical plans) Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care) Company-paid life and AD&D insurance 401k (pre-tax and Roth options available) along with company matching Voluntary supplemental life and AD&D insurance Voluntary short-term disability Voluntary long-term disability Accident Insurance Critical Illness Insurance Company-paid telehealth PTO & paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Employee recognition programs Referral bonus program Job training & professional development The hourly pay rate for this role is $24.00 - $27.00/hour. Candidates will be assessed and provided offers against the minimum qualifications of this role and their individual experience. To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account