Description
Marketing Assistant (Strategic Support) - Ceramex North America LLC.
Springfield, MO, US
Full-Time, Hourly, Non-Exempt
Who We Are:
Ceramex® North America LLC is an industry leader in DPF/DOC maintenance, providing solutions that deliver longer service intervals, fewer regens, and better fuel economy for truck owners facing high emissions service expenses. As a joint venture between SRC Holdings Corporation of Springfield, Missouri, and Hexadex Limited, a UK-based company, Ceramex benefits from SRC Holdings' over 35 years at the forefront of the North American remanufacturing industry and Hexadex Limited's cutting-edge global exhaust and emission solutions for the heavy diesel market. We operate under an open-book management system, The Great Game of Business®, fostering a culture where employee-owners are educated, empowered, and engaged.
Primary Responsibilities:
The Marketing Assistant will provide direct operational and analytical assistance to the Strategic Marketing Manager, helping to implement and monitor marketing initiatives. This role is crucial for supporting data-driven decision-making and ensuring the smooth execution of high-level marketing plans.
- Initiative Support: Assist the Strategic Marketing Manager in the development and implementation of comprehensive marketing and brand strategies, ensuring alignment with overall business goals.
- Market Research & Data: Conduct preliminary market research and gather data on industry trends, customer needs, and competition, compiling and organizing data for analysis by the Strategic Marketing Manager. This involves identify relevant data points and sources.
- Integrated Campaign Coordination & Monitoring: Support the coordination and execution of integrated marketing campaigns across various channels (e.g., print, digital, social media, email), helping to ensure timely execution and data collection for performance tracking.
- Content & Presentation Preparation: Assist in the preparation of strategic marketing materials, including presentations, reports, and internal communications, ensuring accuracy and brand consistency. This may involve drafting initial content or curating assets based on strategic direction.
- Performance Tracking Assistance: Help monitor and collect data on the performance of marketing activities and campaigns, assisting with the preparation of reports to track key metrics and inform optimization efforts. Requires basic analytical skills.
- Cross-functional Liaison Support: Support communication and coordination efforts with cross-functional teams (Sales, Warehouse, Engineering, Business Development) to ensure alignment and smooth execution of marketing plans, drawing on an understanding of departmental functions.
- Vendor & Partner Relationship Support: Assist in managing relationships and communications with external vendors and partners involved in strategic marketing initiatives.
- Administrative & Operational Support: Provide comprehensive administrative and operational support to the Strategic Marketing Manager, including scheduling, correspondence, file management, and ensuring projects are on track.
- Trend Monitoring & Information Gathering: Assist in monitoring emerging trends in digital marketing, sales techniques, and industry innovations, compiling relevant information and brief summaries for the Strategic Marketing Manager's review.
Who You Are:
You are a highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive individual with an interest in strategic marketing and a strong desire to learn and contribute to high-level initiatives. You possess excellent communication and analytical support skills, capable of managing multiple tasks efficiently and thriving in a dynamic, strategic environment. You are eager to apply your existing knowledge to support broader strategic goals.
Desired Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or GED required; Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred.
- 1-3 years of experience in a marketing support role, or relevant internships, with demonstrated knowledge in areas like digital marketing, content coordination, or data analysis.
- Foundational understanding of marketing principles and interest in strategic planning.
- Familiarity with marketing tools and platforms (e.g., social media management, email marketing basics, Google Analytics, CRM) as typically used by a marketing specialist.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, capable of clear and concise administrative communication and assisting with report/presentation preparation.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) is required.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assist in data collection and basic interpretation.
- Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating initiative and a strong work ethic.
- Detail-oriented with a passion for accuracy and efficiency.
- Valid driver's license for any required travel to events or meetings.
Rewards for you:
- Competitive compensation package with opportunity for growth
- 5% 401(k) match
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- 100% Tuition Reimbursement
Employee-owners first, manufacturers second:
We believe the best way to operate is to educate everyone on how the business works, give them a voice in saying how the company is run and provide them a stake in the financial outcome, good or bad. We do this by creating a business of businesspeople who think, act and feel like owners through education, empowerment and engagement. It's all part of our open-book management system, The Great Game of Business®.
Location: 2401 E Sunshine Street, Springfield, MO, 65804
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