Communications Marketing Specialist

Job Title
Communications Marketing Specialist


Requisition Number
RE48003


Working Title
Sales and Marketing Assistant


Department Name
89004:University Press


Work Location
Lexington KY


Grade Level
40


Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education


BA




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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience


No experience required.




Required License/Registration/Certification

None.



Physical Requirements

Lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds; and sitting long periods of time.



Shift

Monday-Friday;, and 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/week).



Job Summary

The Sales and Marketing Assistant, reporting to the Marketing Manager, will coordinate exhibits at trade shows and academic conferences. Responsibilities include assisting the Sales Director with special promotions; responding to sales requests from retailers, wholesalers, individuals, and authors, and following up on orders with key accounts, including event orders; providing sales and administrative support for the marketing department; paying departmental invoices as needed; creating and assist managing communications using social media, email, newsletters, and Agility PR; and other duties as assigned.



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.



Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

BA + 2 years related experience.



Deadline to Apply
12/04/2024


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