MARKETING STRATEGIST

THE ROLE WE NEED

• Consult with clients and assist in the facilitation of in-person or virtual strategic sessions in order to build trust and design marketing strategies on behalf of our clients
• Lead the process of writing marketing plans on behalf of our clients, making sure we are able to effectively utilize their marketing budget to meet their desired results
• Consult on and propose efforts for our team to assist clients with: Content Development, Paid advertising, Email marketing, Social media, Website Enhancements, SEO and GEO, Analytics and tracking, Brand creation and/or updating, and any other channels or initiatives that are necessary to meet the client’s goals
• Present to clients early in client relationships and in an ongoing way, as we support the client
• Journey with clients in an ongoing way to consult on, review internally, propose, and create marketing content and strategies across all channels, working closely with the rest of the Agency team and often in collaboration with other marketers
• Help research and develop new opportunities for 5 Stones clients and internal brands to reach their audience using digital marketing efforts and emerging channels
• Support the various senior members of the agency in identifying opportunities for growth and efficiency in our service offerings
• Collaborate with senior agency leadership in key moments of the sales cycle, when requested, to help support the process of finding new clients
• Aid in and execute marketing tasks across all channels for our clients, including any work on the channels listed above

THE PERSON WE NEED

• A clear, energetic, and empathetic communicator capable of building strong relationships with our clients and with colleagues
• A data-driven, creative marketer who is passionate about communicating on behalf of brands and helping move potential customers to take action
• Passionate about the Catholic faith, with a deep desire to help people come to know Jesus and his Church
• Comfortable managing numerous projects and tasks at once
• Able to navigate marketing solutions and various platforms on behalf of clients
• Comfortable handling difficult conversations and pushing a team to align around an initiative in order to drive a specific result
• Committed to ongoing personal and professional growth
• A strong leader able to facilitate meetings and galvanize a team to align around a specific goal and move to meet our clients’ objectives
• Humble and aware of their deep goodness and dignity as a beloved child of God

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salaries ranging from $60k to $80k per year, depending on experience
• Premium healthcare and dental coverage (75% paid by the company)
• Paid time off for Holy Days of Obligation and other feasts such as Holy Thursday and Good Friday, in addition to holidays and personal vacation time
• A generous 401(K) plan with employer matching
• Flex-spending account (tax-free funds to put towards out-of-pocket medical expenses)
• "On the clock" prayer and Mass times in our on-site Chapel, where our Lord is present in the Holy Eucharist
• A pivotal position within a growing apostolate with opportunities to hone your craft and share your gifts in evolving ways as you continue your career with 5 Stones.

LOCATION

We believe that the culture and community of 5 Stones are critically important to our mission of serving clients and helping our employees thrive in every aspect of their lives. For this reason, we strongly prefer this team member to be located onsite in Sycamore, Illinois (60 miles west of Chicago).