Marketing Assistant

Self-motivated professional that will provide support to Yates’ Vice President of Business Development in coordinating and facilitating the overall company work acquisition efforts.
Job components: Answer and direct phone calls, prioritizing as applicable Organize and schedule appointments by telephone and electronically Coordinate travel arrangements Plan social functions at various conferences throughout the country Submit and reconcile expense reports Prepare reports and maintain appropriate filing systems Perform research and generate high level white papers of specific project pursuits for analysis by upper management Assist in the coordination of community involvement and community sponsored events, along with the processing of associated invoices Process weekly time sheets for the Vice President Future goals for the position: Be a part of the solution that enhances collaboration amongst national business development team to facilitate a coordinated work acquisition strategy to best propel the company forward (Timeline: 3 months) Develop a skillset to analyze market sector trends to determine best allocation of internal company resources in pursuing work (Timeline: 6 months) Work with marketing team to pull together high-level presentations or white papers for specific meetings (Timeline: 3 months) Help facilitate weekly and monthly business development team calls and help hold team accountable for deliverables as well as take detailed minutes (Timeline: 3 months) Assist in proposal writing and graphics/content (Timeline: as available with other responsibilities) Integration into community involvement activities (Timeline: as available with other responsibilities) Attributes: Excellent written and verbal communication skills Attention to detail and problem solving skills Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task Excellent time management skills and ability to prioritize work Applications: Microsoft Suite – Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint Zoom Adobe Photoshop and InDesign