Application for Inbound Marketing Specialist

About this role:

Are you looking for a role that challenges you, while working with people who value you for your integrity and talent? We are looking for a passionate marketing professional whose values align with ours, regardless of where you live. If this sounds like you, we should talk. 

Ascend’s Inbound Marketing Specialist role leads the execution of our client’s marketing strategy and plans, working to exceed client expectations - on schedule and on budget. The Inbound Marketing Specialists work with writers and designers, source content, and create compelling offers while ensuring Ascend and their clients are in complete alignment.

We’re looking for responsible, accountable, and driven marketers who want to be a long-term, respected contributor to our team. Throughout your time as an Inbound Marketing Specialist, you will apply introductory to advanced inbound strategies and tactics, be stretched, and grow professionally at a fast pace and work hand in hand with team members to create revenue-impacting inbound marketing programs.

The Day-to-Day:

• Working alongside the Chief Experience Officer to help generate client revenue growth. 
• Producing high quality work that exceeds client expectations
• Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships
• Ensuring the timely and successful delivery of our solutions according to client needs and objectives
• Provide regular status updates to clients and serve as primary point of contact for assigned accounts
• Working to resolve challenging client requests or issue escalations as needed
• Educating the client on process, execution best practices, or technology
• Staying up-to-date with trends to help identify opportunities for the client
• Communicating opportunities to improve the client experience with Ascend leadership
• Properly communicating requirements and coordinating with Ascend creative and development resources
• Contributing to Ascend’s blog and social media presence
• Tracking time in our project management system to help us accurately track project and retainer profitability. 
• Other responsibilities as assigned

Experience and Education Requirements:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. without employer sponsorship is required
• 3+ years experience with digital marketing, content marketing, and social media
• B.A. or B.S. degree
• Journalism and/or strong writing skills are required
• Inbound certification or HubSpot certification a plus
• Have strong communication skills, excellent attention to detail, be well-organized and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a tenacious belief in hitting deadlines and meeting commitments
• Strong work ethic with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
• Demonstrated ability to think creatively based on customer requirements
• Passion for digital marketing with a strong understanding of inbound marketing
• Demonstrate analytical thinking and independent management skills
• Understanding of major social media platforms
• Basic knowledge of search engine optimization
• Basic knowledge of email marketing best practices and CAN-SPAM compliance
• Desire to learn on your own and keep up with inbound marketing and Internet marketing developments and best practices
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Docs
• Proficiency in blogging platforms and/or content management skills

Application Process:

• Submit Application Form (You are here!)
• 1st Round Interview with CXO
• 2nd Round Panel Interview with Leadership Team

Our Employee Benefits Program Includes:

• Generous compensation package with performance incentives
• Health insurance with company contribution
• Paid parental leave
• Paid vacation
• Paid time off
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Training budget
• Remote friendly: work remotely or in our office in Valdosta, GA.