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.

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.
• Photoshop/illustrator/InDesign as well as video editing knowledge is a plus.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is required.
• Experience: 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