Overview
Marketing Consultant Jobs in Chicago, Illinois, USA at German American Chambers of Commerce
Who Are We?
The continuing mission of theGerman American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest(GACC Midwest/AHK USA-Chicago), a 501 (c)(6) organization headquartered in Chicago with a branch office in Michigan, is to promote and assist in the expansion of bilateral trade and investment between Germany and the Midwestern region of the United States. Our organization combines elements of a trade commission, a membership association, and a professional consultancy – quite a unique concept in international tradepromotion.
Read more about our organization cmidwest.org
We are looking for a creativeMarketing Consultantto join our US Market Entry / Consulting team. The Marketing Consultant’s role covers a wide variety of projects, including advising German companies on their US market entry strategy, developing, and implementing Social Media strategies to increase their online presence and to improve their marketing efforts, especially through Linked In. The Marketing Consultant will be based out of our Chicago Downtown or our Farmington Hills, Michigan office.
Specific responsibilities vary by project but may include the following:
Creating engaging content for German companies entering/expanding into the U.S. market.
Drafting and pitching content marketing strategies for German companies in the U.S.
Producing effective messaging for our marketing clients.
Proofreading websites and marketing materials to ensure messaging and language are correct.
Familiarity with U.S. design and content creation as well as U.S. marketing trends.
Advising companies on their U.S. market entry; researching potential market opportunities, sales channels, and partners; managing virtual offices; and other services as needed.
Research, analyze and report on market conditions, competitors, regulations, and other topics to identify opportunities and potential barriers to market entry across adiverserange of industry sectors.
Research and contact potential distributors and other partners, which includes identifying potential partners, contacting them by phone and email, evaluating their suitability for a partnership and presenting these evaluations to the client; arranging meetings with potential partners, preparing clients for the meetings, and sometimes accompanying them to these meetings; and assisting them with any follow-up activities.
Who are we looking for?
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or a related field
1-3 years of relevant work experience, preferably in digital marketing, advertising, sales, or business development
Strong written and verbalcommunication skillsin English; proficiency in German is a plus
Experience with graphic design tools such as Canva or Adobe InDesign is beneficial
Proficiency with Linked In and other social media platforms; knowledge of SEO best practices and familiarity with CRM and mailing list management systems
Understanding ofdiversebusiness environments and cultures, including international contexts
Ability to work effectively in ateam environment
Why GACC Midwest?
At GACC Midwest, we believe that our benefits shouldmake a difference- to you, your job, today and in the future. We are dedicated to supporting our most valuable asset, our employees!
Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority up to 30 days
14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Jun…
Title: Marketing Consultant
Company: German American Chambers of Commerce
Location: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Category: Marketing / Advertising / PR, Business
