Marketing Assistant

At Macmillan Learning, we're committed to driving innovation that transforms education. We seek team members who thrive on pushing boundaries, envisioning future possibilities, and building solutions that make a lasting impact. Whether you're a Pioneer shaping bold new ideas, a Builder turning possibilities into reality, or a Stabilizer optimizing for success, you'll play a vital role in advancing our mission. If you're excited by the prospect of testing new technologies, implementing transformative strategies, and thriving in a fast-paced, innovative environment, we'd love to hear from you!

This is an administrative, entry-level position that supports multiple Marketing Managers. The assistant will be in direct contact with customers as well as across departments. There is growth potential in this position depending on the candidate's area of interest and performance.

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they can perform every job description task. We strongly encourage and welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including women and people of color, to apply for this role. We're eager to meet people that believe in our mission and can contribute to our team in a variety of ways - not just candidates who check all the boxes. We believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace, and we recognize that unique perspectives and experiences contribute to the strength of our team. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role. We value your potential, and we are committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive and contribute their best.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Research and deliver data-based reports in systems such as SalesForce.com and PowerBI to analyze customer segmentation and create tracking for marketing planning purposes.
• Work closely with marketing colleagues as well as other departments including Product and Sales on campaigns and initiatives.
• Use project management tools like Asana to communicate with stakeholders and ensure timely delivery of campaign elements.
• Create and edit email campaigns through Marketo, our webmail application, in collaboration with the team.
• Implement creative application of discipline-based customer information in the form of flyers, documents, and comparative grids.
• Execute session logistics for National Sales Meetings (2/year); travel required.
• Populate/edit/organize data on key department reports and forms.
• Support live conferences and/or virtual meetings; help to execute high-impact events (requires independent judgment and discretion).
• Support sales representatives online and at meetings/conferences.
• Other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness.
• Ability to manage a number of ongoing tasks simultaneously.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Enthusiasm as a creator and collaborator in a dynamic department.
• Willingness to take risks and eagerness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications:

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  Google Suite with expertise particularly in Docs, Sheets, and Slides.

  
  
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  Experience with Marketo, Salesforce, Qualtrics and/or similar software.

  
  
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  Knowledge of/experience with Gen AI tools for productivity and efficiency.

  
  
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  Willingness to learn to maximize efficiency and keep up with emerging technologies that impact higher education.

  
  
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  Willingness to take calculated risks and learn from outcomes in the pursuit of continuous improvement and process innovation.

  
  
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  Strong interest in the intersection of marketing, technology, and education, with a desire to stay current on trends shaping the future of work and learning.

  
  

Salary: This is an entry level role and the salary is $42,000/year.

Exemption status: Non-exempt

Physical Requirements:
Requires periods of close concentration. The employee must be able to multitask, must be able to sit for long periods, must be able to concentrate in a noisy/busy environment.

This is a hybrid role requiring 1-2 days per week in either our New York, NY or Boston, MA office. Candidates located in those areas are preferred. The position is also eligible for remote employment, excluding the following locations: Alaska, Arkansas, Hawaii, Mississippi, Nevada, South Dakota, West Virginia, Wyoming.

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