Marketing Manager

Job Description:
Introduction:
At Lutheran Senior Services, team members at all levels find their calling in our mission of Older Adults Living Life to the Fullest. In this work environment, all team members are part of a community and appreciated by the people they work with - residents and coworkers - every day.
Summary:
The Marketing Manager is part of Lutheran Senior Services' Marketing and Communications department and facilitates and executes the strategic marketing plans, delivering positive results for the marketing pipeline and overall goals while keeping all parties informed. The ideal candidate will have excellent time management skills and initiative, be an efficient communicator that focuses on relationship building, has strong copy writing skills, can present ideas and concepts to stakeholders, and bring new marketing ideas to fruition. This hybrid role will have some travel and needs to be based in the St. Louis area.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develops trusted advisor relationships with team members, stakeholders and executive sponsors, becoming a subject matter expert for the assigned areas of business.

• Leads meetings around current projects and tactics, shares reporting from various sources, solicits feedback.

• Facilitates discussion and the creation of projects between all stakeholders and the Marketing and Communication Team

• Creates concepts and copy for digital and print materials, working alongside the design team on the creation of new and revised pieces.

• Ensures the timely and successful delivery of marketing plans and pieces.

• Clearly communicates the progress of monthly/quarterly initiatives to stakeholders.

• Strategizes alongside teams to plan and execute events, including lead generating and referral events.

• Secures contracts and placements as needed with media outlets and vendors, including local newspapers and magazines, outdoor advertisement, and digital placements.

• Communicates and supports projects that utilize third party vendors for photography, videography, and production alongside Marketing and Communications team members.

• Assists in creating marketing budgets and making adaptations throughout the year based on marketing and sales needs.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in marketing
• Preferred 5+ years of experience in sales and/or marketing
• Leading with innovation, creativity, and organization with marketing strategies that utilize best practices
• Ability to work collaboratively
• Managing multiple projects and deadlines with sharp attention to detail
• Excellent speaking, writing, and presentation skills alongside interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of print and digital methods including website development, SEO, PPC, and SEM as well as integration of marketing activities with CRM and MAP software
• Proficient with project management systems and the Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:
The physical activities, demands and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk to hear. The employee frequently is required to sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
The working conditions include:

• A well-lighted and ventilated working area
• Appropriate ergonomic and personal safety equipment is provided if needed
• Noise level in work environment is usually quiet

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees may be required to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested, subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and standards.
Additional Information:
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