Skanska is seeking a marketing coordinator for its Kalamazoo operation.
The Marketing coordinator acts on behalf of internal clients to produce winning deliverables on a timely basis with a high level of quality in content and visual appeal. Provides administrative and clerical support to the Marketing/Sales support staff to optimize productivity and sales, and work closely with technical writers and business developers. In addition, provide other support as needed, primarily internal marketing administration and coordination.
• Coordinate responses to RFQ's and RFPs. Scope ranges from minimal assistance to other offices to complete preparation, depending on resources and capabilities of a given Skanska office and requirements of the RFQ and RFP;
• Assist technical writer with collection of project information for database population on past and current projects of via project team interviews;
• Produce conference materials;
• Conduct research on target markets and clients;
• Create and catalogue project sheets and resumes to conform to company standards;
• Organize and maintain efficient office systems. File, copy, fax, deliver mail. Process payments for marketing related expenses and donations. Order supplies, maintain library, and handle journal subscriptions and professional society memberships;
• Coordinate and assist with entertainment, conventions, trade shows, tours, displays, conferences, meetings, corporate sponsorship, and special events;
• Production Assistance – printing, binding, collating, etc.;
• Field request for information from offices;
• Conduct Market research
Job Skills and Abilities
• Writing, editing, proofreading skills are required;
• Software requirements include proficiency in QuarkXpress, In Design, Adobe Photoshop, and Microsoft Office Package as well as experience with databases
• Ability to handle and manage tight deadlines;
• Professional demeanor and conduct
• Organized and efficient
• Dependable
• Self starter
• Able to multi-task and prioritize work
• Confidently exercises independent judgment and adaptation of techniques
• Focused attention on production of deliverables
• Willingness to accept direction
• Pleasant telephone manner
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
Education and/or Experience
• 2+ years of prior marketing experience
• Four-year business or technical degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in the construction and/or engineering industry within a similar high volume environment is recommended.
Authority
The Marketing Coordinator derives his or her authority and performs all duties with guidance from the Director or Manager.
Work Environment/Job Conditions
This job may be performed in the office and requires frequent sitting (often working on a computer), frequent walking, standing, bending and reaching. Due to computer usage, there may be repetitive motions of the hands and wrists.
He/she must be able to navigate job sites and is expected to comply with all safety regulations.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Duties and responsibilities may be added or changed as deemed appropriate by management at any time.
Skanska is an EEO / AA Employer
Skanska USA is one of the largest, most financially sound construction and development networks in the country, serving a broad range of industries including healthcare, education, sports, data centers, government, aviation, transportation, power, energy, water/wastewater and commercial. Headquartered in New York with 39 offices across the country, Skanska USA employs more than 8,300 employees committed to sustainable construction and development and an injury-free workplace. Skanska USA Building, which specializes in building construction, and Skanska USA Civil, which focuses on civil infrastructure, generated $5.8 billion in revenue in 2012, representing 30 percent of Skanska’s global construction revenues. Development units Skanska USA Commercial Development, which invests in and develops office and multi-family projects in select U.S. markets, and Skanska Infrastructure Development, which develops public-private partnerships, are both leaders in their selected markets. Global revenue of parent company Skanska AB, headquartered in Stockholm and listed on the Stockholm Stock Exchange, totaled $19.5 billion in 2012.