Job description

Company Overview: Advance your career in security with Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, the global leader in security and threat mitigation. Following the acquisition of MSA Security® in 2021, we became the world’s largest non-governmental canine detection company. Specializing in canine explosives and firearm detection, we offer exciting career opportunities for those passionate about canine security. Join our innovative team committed to excellence in the security industry and make a meaningful impact. Explore key roles such as canine officers, handlers, trainers, veterinary technicians, and kennel managers. Our canine group, under Allied Universal® Enhanced Protection Services, is hiring a Marketing Assistant. The Marketing Assistant oversees marketing administration as well as some creative and sales support functions. The Marketing Assistant will manage the Event Marketing calendar, event coordination and support, digital marketing execution, communications support, and sales team enablement functions. RESPONSIBILITIES: • Manage an annual events calendar which tracks planned participation in trade shows, hospitality events, networking events, and other field marketing activities • Execute planning and coordination for field marketing activities from start to finish, inputting purchase orders, collaborating with event managers, and coordinating company and client attendees • Maintain the department’s inventory of physical marketing collateral, including printed brochures and event gifts • Support final editorial review of all sales and marketing collateral to ensure branding and messaging consistency across company brochures, proposals, blogs, email copy, sales presentations, etc. • Create Marketing materials for both print and digital that highlight capabilities of the organization; distribute in a timely manner, track response rates, and adjust material as necessary • Execute on planned digital marketing activity, to include scheduling blog, emails, and social media posts • Propose awareness campaigns after external events occur which would highlight the needs for services offered by the company; develop compelling arguments, based on marketing concepts • Maintain marketing contact database and list subscription with accurate and current information • Support Director of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing a broad range of marketing and communications initiatives • Develop the skills and abilities to discern good fits for our services and distinguish realistic prospects as we work to market our core services: SmartTech, Explosive Detection Canines, and Armed Operatives • Learn key clients and their needs so that marketing materials can be drafted with their needs in mind (with the hope of upselling to them and others like them) • Collaborate with retained marketing agency in developing and executing marketing initiatives and collateral • Research and bring different platforms and mediums to the table, thus expanding the current reach of MSA’s marketing • Facilitate communication and collaboration between sales and marketing departments QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or equivalent • Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience, preferably in the protective service industry • Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong professional judgement, integrity, and discretion • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a professional manner • Innovative and creative thinker interested in driving new ideas and perspectives • Strong attention to detail and solutions-oriented mindset • Proficiency in Microsoft office required PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: • Experience in project and/or event management BENEFITS: • Medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, and disability insurance • Paid time off offered • Retirement Plans Available • Eight paid holidays • Employee Assistance Program • Employee discounts through our perks program to your favorite restaurants, entertainment venues, and much more! PAY: $61,000 - $66,000 annually Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices . .

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Manage an annual events calendar which tracks planned participation in trade shows, hospitality events, networking events, and other field marketing activities
Execute planning and coordination for field marketing activities from start to finish, inputting purchase orders, collaborating with event managers, and coordinating company and client attendees
Maintain the department’s inventory of physical marketing collateral, including printed brochures and event gifts
Support final editorial review of all sales and marketing collateral to ensure branding and messaging consistency across company brochures, proposals, blogs, email copy, sales presentations, etc.
Create Marketing materials for both print and digital that highlight capabilities of the organization; distribute in a timely manner, track response rates, and adjust material as necessary
Execute on planned digital marketing activity, to include scheduling blog, emails, and social media posts
Propose awareness campaigns after external events occur which would highlight the needs for services offered by the company; develop compelling arguments, based on marketing concepts
Maintain marketing contact database and list subscription with accurate and current information
Support Director of Marketing and Communications in developing and implementing a broad range of marketing and communications initiatives
Develop the skills and abilities to discern good fits for our services and distinguish realistic prospects as we work to market our core services: SmartTech, Explosive Detection Canines, and Armed Operatives
Learn key clients and their needs so that marketing materials can be drafted with their needs in mind (with the hope of upselling to them and others like them)
Collaborate with retained marketing agency in developing and executing marketing initiatives and collateral
Research and bring different platforms and mediums to the table, thus expanding the current reach of MSA’s marketing
Facilitate communication and collaboration between sales and marketing departments
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, or equivalent
Minimum of one (1) year of marketing experience, preferably in the protective service industry
Ability to independently manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment, demonstrating strong professional judgement, integrity, and discretion
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrating ability to interact with clients and colleagues in a professional manner
Innovative and creative thinker interested in driving new ideas and perspectives
Strong attention to detail and solutions-oriented mindset
Proficiency in Microsoft office required

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Experience in project and/or event management

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