Description

POSITION SPECIFICATION

Position Marketing Assistant

Organization KFI Engineers (KFI)

Location St. Paul, MN

Reporting Relationship Marketing Communications Manager

Website http://www.kfiengineers.com/

COMPANY BACKGROUND

KFI is a recognized industry leader in process and facility infrastructure design and performance. Since 1996, our culture of collaboration and unique capabilities have allowed us to make a difference in the way infrastructure and processing projects are delivered. We serve clients in numerous markets and geographical areas including the United States, Canada, and Central America.

Headquartered in St. Paul, MN, with six regional offices and a team of over 200 professionals, we offer opportunities to continue your career with mentorship programs, career growth support, and continued education. With KFI, we find a way to provide creative solutions to unique projects while providing the same care we would expect if we were the client. For more information about KFI Engineers and our culture, please visit www.kfi-eng.com. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Marketing Assistant provides vital support to the Marketing and Business Development team. This individual will contribute to the gathering, editing, and inputting of information to be used throughout KFI’s marketing infrastructure. This position will assist the Marketing Coordinators in creating proposals, project sheets, resumes, presentations, and other marketing materials as needed. Additionally, the Marketing Assistant will support scheduling and organizing the logistics of industry trade shows, conferences, and other business development events. This individual will also provide consistency and quality control of marketing materials, website and social network updates, and firm communications.

TYPICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Specific responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Assist the marketing team with the distribution of resumes/project sheets to the prime consultant when we are a sub consultant; ensuring content is relevant and consistent with the opportunity. 
• Gather information for project sheets, compile and format into the template, track down missing information, enter project stats in Vision.
• Assist with website updates and social network updates.
• Support the marketing coordinators with written proposal development, including compiling non-technical data, editing, printing, assembly, and submittal of proposals.
• Gather, update, and maintain the project experience and resume databases with consistent writing and formatting.
• Organize project photos.
• Assist with industry conference and trade show logistics, including booth space rental, pre-show promotions, and trade show scheduling.
• Assist in professional organization administration, including registrations, meetings, etc.
• Maintain and input data into our CRM database.
• Perform other corporate marketing duties and responsibilities as they arise.

LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS

Understanding the Business

• Knows the business and the mission-critical technical and functional skills needed to do the job; understands the “KFI way” – our Mission, Vision and processes. Learns new methods and technologies easily.

Getting Organized

• Is well organized and resourceful; effective and efficient at marshalling multiple resources to get things done; lays out tasks in sufficient detail to mark the trail; is able to get things done with less and in less time; can work on multiple tasks at once without losing track; foresees and plans around obstacles.

Focusing on Action and Outcomes

• Attacks everything with drive and energy with an eye on the bottom line; not afraid to initiate action before all the facts are known; drives to finish everything he/she starts.

Focusing on the Customer

• Identifies and anticipates customer requirements, expectations, and needs. Creates systems and processes that make it easy for customers to do business with the company. Ensures that customer issues are resolved.

Communicating Effectively

• Writes and presents effectively; adjusts to fit the audience and the message; strongly gets a message across.

Builds Relationships

• Treats people with respect; relates well to people regardless of their organization level, personality, or background. Encourages others to express their views, even those contrary to current thinking.

Displays Business Acumen

• Exhibits the capability of quickly grasping business situations, and dealing with them in a manner that acknowledges the risks and capitalizes on the opportunities. Is able to think about the longer-term implications of a decision while at the same time managing the execution of short-term deliverables.

EDUCATION

Bachelors’ degree in Marketing or Communications, or a related field is required.

COMPENSATION

Recognizing the importance of this position to KFI, a competitive hourly wage and benefits package will be offered. Note that this position is non-exempt, and eligible for overtime pay.

KFI ENGINEERS CONTACT

651-771-0880

670 County Road B West

Roseville, MN 55113

careers@kfi-eng.com

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Minimum of one to three years related work experience, preferably within an Engineering/Architecture/Construction industry.
• Knowledge and proficiency in database, word processing, spreadsheet, and graphics/publishing/presentation software: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, CRM/Deltek Vision.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to assist with marketing and technical copy. 
• Must be well organized with attention to detail and a passion for quality.
• Graphics capabilities to include concept design, layout, text formatting, image formatting, and knowledge of graphics software (i.e. InDesign, Photoshop).