Marketing Projects and Events Specialist

Job Summary 

The Marketing Projects and Events Specialist will be responsible for driving Hub Group’s brand presence at industry events, Hub’s proprietary events and through our cause marketing program, Cause Container, as well as managing the Hub Group Store of promotional items. Responsibilities include all coordination and planning related to Hub Group’s brand experience at events, responsible for ERP system and billing for all marketing-related initiatives as well as, special projects. Day-to-day activities will include being a direct point of contact for events, maintaining project lists, researching, and ordering promotional items, managing invoices, and supporting the marketing needs of Hub Group. This role will collaborate with our internal marketing and sales teams and vendors to represent Hub Group and the Hub Group brand. This position reports to the VP, Marketing.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead the planning and execution of events, including proprietary, customer, industry and stakeholder events: develop/manage event schedules and checklists, produce/manage event materials, including trade show booths, giveaways, sponsorships, reservations, etc.; track and report on established event budgets, while looking to reduce costs where appropriate; manage team communications; travel for on-site management of specific events as needed.
• Lead Hub Group’s Cause Container charitable program, including acting as liaison with the partner charities, suggesting changes to the program, promoting the program externally, internally and with employee engagement; collaborate with other team members to promote via social media channels, website, communications, etc.
• Oversee Hub Group promotional item orders and manage the Hub Group online store.
• Responsible for “special projects”, which include but are not limited to award procurement, building items, business cards, holiday cards and calendars, and other ad hoc internal requests from departments such as sales, operations, etc.
• Manage marketing purchase order and invoice processing and monitor marketing budget allocations.
• Keep lines of communication open across the marketing department and between all other teams, making sure colleagues are current on project details and have all relevant information.
• Build cross-functional relationships between departments.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, hospitality management or related field.
• One-three years’ experience in marketing/event planning, i.e. hospitality industry, not-for-profit, etc.
• Interpersonal skills – Ability to work well with all levels throughout the company and customers, communicate effectively with those around you and remain open to others’ ideas and creativity to try new things.
• Oral/Written communication – Strong communication skills in both written and verbal formats.
• Planning/Organization – Very detail oriented, with strong planning, prioritizing and organization skills; thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Financial/Budget – Ability to manage a budget, process and track billing in the system
• Ability to manage multiple priorities as well as flexibility to adapt to change with new systems and methods while working in a team environment.
• Proficient in various applications including Microsoft Office products, especially Excel; Experience with Survey Monkey, Qualtrics, HubSpot and Adobe Creative Cloud a plus.

Salary: $70,000 + bonus eligibility 

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan including:

• Medical
• Dental 
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

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About Us

Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $4 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com

Hub Group is the premier, customer-centric supply chain company offering comprehensive transportation and logistics management solutions. Keeping our customers’ needs in focus, Hub Group designs, continually optimizes and applies industry-leading technology to our customers’ supply chains for better service, greater efficiency and total visibility. As an award-winning, publicly traded company (NASDAQ: HUBG) with $5 billion in revenue, our 6,000 employees and drivers across the globe are always in pursuit of "The Way Ahead" - a commitment to service, integrity and innovation. We believe the way you do something is just as important as what you do. For more information, visit www.hubgroup.com.