Associate, E-Marketing Specialist recruitment

This combination of investment products allows us to serve the needs of large institutional investors, thousands of financial advisors and investment professionals, as well as our individual mutual fund shareholders.

Throughout our history, our objective has remained the same – Develop and deliver investment strategies that can improve our clients' ability to meet their long-term investment needs. This position is located in our Chicago Office.

JOB SUMMARY: This position will be responsible for development and execution of email marketing efforts and responsible for designing the firm’s E-Marketing initiatives. This role will also serve as a backup of online content on public web site and intranet. This position will be located in our Chicago office.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Email Marketing Responsibilities

­Execution of email marketing efforts – including email design (original and from templates), list management, and campaign execution

­Creates email reports and analysis, such as usage and adoption statistics, on a regular basis.

­Strives for ongoing improvement of processes, procedures and results

• Backup of Web site Responsibilities

­Backup to the AVP, Online Marketing on web related functions including but not limited to:

oUpdate content and linked assets on public Web site and intranet including but not limited to: product information, regulatory and Sales materials, conference call information and general web site content

oRoutes content thru workflow and internal systems. Tests and proofs web content prior to publishing.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge surrounding execution of blast emails

• Demonstrates ability to hand-code HTML pages and layouts, including CSS.

• Demonstrates high-quality design skills

• Strong attention to detail and organization

• Promotes a team environment

• Good judgment and communications skills

• Ability to prioritize and multitask across several projects with competing deadlines.

• Ability to work and think independently and take direction

• Highly responsive with a strong dedication to client service.

• Supports and upholds Company values and treats others with respect and consideration.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:    

• Two+ years of experience in an E-Marketing function required

• Experience using Exact Target or other major email delivery system

• Proficient in Dreamweaver, Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign

• Practical knowledge of Sitellite, or other Web site content management system

• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Extensive work with computers.