Marketing Associate

About the role

The Marketing Associate is responsible for the development, planning, support, and implementation of marketing projects and activities for the Westlake group of companies. He/She coordinates and leads marketing projects, activities, and initiatives for the departments and divisions within the organization to ensure that the company has a consistent and powerful message and a strong brand. The Marketing Associate will be required to think strategically when planning and executing marketing projects and deliverables. The ideal candidate is an ambitious individual with strong attention to detail, creative thinking, and writing skills. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite is highly desirable. Experience working on digital and traditional marketing projects is desired. The ability to work in a fast-paced environment and hit target deadlines is a must. The Marketing Associate reports to the Marketing Manager.

Responsibilities

• Collaboratively work with a diverse team to create and manage cross-organizational and integrated marketing communication pieces.
• Strategize, manage and coordinate projects with management, vendors, and contractors for the development and production of sales communication, events, promotional materials, website content/creative, and other projects.
• Provide writing and editing support for all outbound communications including all press releases, promotional materials, website content, and monthly newsletters.
• Creative thinker with background in graphic design and video editing.
• Review and edit existing promotional materials for marketing effectiveness and adherence to brand guidelines.
• Plan, manage, coordinate marketing and sales division events.
• Manage and update all communication portals.
• Success and comfort working in a fast-paced, roll-up-your-sleeves environment (on-site position only – No remote work).

Requirements

• Requires excellent written and verbal communication.
• Intermediate+ Word/PowerPoint/Excel knowledge.
• Ability to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independently.
• Resourcefulness in solving problems.
• Excellent people skills with an upbeat and enthusiastic attitude.
• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills.
• Superior professionalism and judgment.
• Strong work ethic.
• General programming skills to include knowledge of statistical programs (i.e. SAS, SAP, SPSS, Matlab, etc.) and/or advanced database programs is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is required.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in marketing preferred.

Skills

• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, illustrator, InDesign, XD)
• Video editing software
• HTML
• WordPress
• SQL Code
• Businesswire, PRNewswire or Other Press distribution portals
• Salesforce Marketing Cloud or Other Email Automation platforms
• Excel
• PowerPoint
• Word
• Chat GPT or other AI tools

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching
• Wellness Programs
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only)
• Career Path Opportunities
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days
• Paid Sick days
• Paid holidays
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office)
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program
• UKG Wallet

Company Information

Westlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the Nation. We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is. Through hiring the best fitting applicant and supporting our people in further developing their skills, we transition our Applicants into Westlake Warriors (our people).

Contact Us

For more information about the Marketing Associate position, please visit Westlake Financial’s careers page.