U.S. Army MWR · 2 hours ago
Marketing Specialist (Commercial Sponsorship/Advertising) NF-03
U.S. Army MWR is seeking a Marketing Specialist to work in the NAF Marketing Division at Fort Leonard Wood. The role involves performing marketing services, conducting commercial sponsorship and advertising, and achieving sales revenue goals while collaborating with various teams.
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Responsibilities
Performs marketing functional services under the general supervision of the Marketing Manager for DFMWR. Achieving sales revenue goals, cooperating with a sales team and other departments in a fast-paced environment
Conducts Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising. Keeps track of viable annual events for which to seek commercial sponsorship. Packages events, develops solicitation packets and solicits sponsorship from local sponsors
Negotiates mutually beneficial sponsorship terms and executes all supporting documents. Attends events and serves as point of contact for sponsors at events. Compiles and provides After Action Reports. Selling multimedia array of projects
Prospecting for new clients, cold calling on the phone and in person, developing advertiser target lists, managing accounts, building relationships, writing and delivering proposals, recommending advertising campaigns, coordinating advertising
Process insertion orders, obtaining client art and creative materials, assisting in the collection process, developing business partnerships to sponsor contests and events. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated work experience in developing advertising programs and selling commercial advertising
Knowledge of Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Practices
Technical skills to effectively perform marketing and promotion using tools of the trade and social media
Ability to communicate both orally and in writing
Ability to establish a professional rapport with activity managers and sponsor representative of varying management levels
Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required
Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position
A one-year probationary period may be required
Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check
Subject to satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, Chapter 2 to include a Tier 1 background investigation for a Common Access Card for physical access to federally controlled facilities
Incumbent must have and retain a valid State Driver's License
Preferred
Must be able to work with little supervision
Excellent customer service skills
Public speaking experience
Prior sales experience
Prior experience in commercial marketing and/or advertising agency
Prior experience with MWR Marketing programs/departments
Data entry experience
Must be able to type 40+ words a minute
Benefits
Health and life insurance
Participation in 401k and retirement plans
Paid personal time off
Federal holidays
Company
U.S. Army MWR
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