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Sales & Marketing Specialist Jobs in Washington, Illinois, USA at National Material Company
Posted Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Waukegan Steel is a structural steel fabricator serving the Chicagoland area. Our team has worked on various projects throughout the city including Soldier Field, the Museum of Contemporary Art, Navy Pier, Willis Tower, Northwestern Welsh-Ryan Arena, Washington/Wabash CTA Platform, Ravinia Festival, and Lincoln Park Zoo.
The Sales/Marketing Specialist is a key member of the Waukegan Steel (WS) pre-con/sales team and will provide marketing-related support to the execution of the commercial strategy of the Company. This highly visible position gathers and communicates sales and marketing information across WS to equip the pre-con/sales team with the information and tools to drive sales/revenue volume growth.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain and manage customer database to support existing sales funnel template strategy
Reach out to potential customers to introduce WS, review resources and capabilities
Assist in evaluating and generating bid opportunities
Follow up on bid/quote submissions, generate introductory meetings, and promote strong customer relationships
Develop all marketing collateral: brochures (physical & electronic), press releases, etc.
Partner with outside marketing and web design consultants to enhance our online presence
Monitor website activity and content to ensure an optimal experience for WS website visitors, report on SEO progress and other online analytics
Manage WS social media presence and assist in identifying and developing relevant content as part of an overall marketing strategy
Education and Experience:
Education Preferred:
Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in sales & marketing
2+ years of experience in a marketing role supporting sales organizations
Experience working with a CRM such as Salesforce
Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office:
Excel, Word, Outlook & Share Point
Analytical & detail oriented
Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communications skills
Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability to work independently
Ability to effectively manage a high volume of requests in a professional manner
Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple requests
Competitive Total Rewards:
A competitive base salary up to $65K (Depending on Experience)
Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
Paid Vacation and Sick Time
401(k) Match
Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
On the Job Training
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Title: Sales & Marketing Specialist
Company: National Material Company
Location: Washington, Illinois, USA
Category: Sales, Marketing / Advertising / PR
