Dynamic event staffing and vocational training school seeks energetic Intern to provide operational support and creative insight in the Marketing Department.
Our Marketing Intern will:
a) identify and reach out to target markets
b) Setup and manage direct mail, email marketing, and social networking campaigns
c) Assist with PR, ads, copywriting, the company database, customer follow-up and events.
Responsibilities:
• Develop and refine corporate collateral, including assisting with PowerPoints, competitive matrix, price list, collateral and other materials needed, for Penguin Staff and Hospitality Training Institute.
• Identify top prospects in local market, compile contact information, set up initial key alliance meetings, and follow up with alliance partners to execute respective plans of action
• Administer student recruiting efforts for Hospitality Training Institute. Build database, send and respond to e-mails, manage direct response, phone follow-up.
• Follow up with existing customers regarding service agreements, schedule sales meetings and quality assurance follow-ups, help prepare needed presentation materials.
• Set up regional promotions and help drive success.
Reporting:
• Prepare status reports for the weekly meetings. This report would consist of an update from a checklist with dates, the status and follow-up results from each category.
• Maintain time spent on activities.
Budget
• Help create and track a modest budget.
Knowledge & Skills
Candidate should be capable of initiating and maintaining strong personal relationships. In addition, he/she should be able to coordinate with all the departments involved to ensure the completion of the associated marketing programs. A high degree of organization and self-motivation is required. This person must quickly learn the product and the market. He/She must also stay aware of the upcoming company opportunities to ensure participation with the reseller partners whenever it makes sense.
Prefer a responsible Junior-Senior in college working on a business degree (marketing preferred since this will be applicable experience) with technical aptitude.
Pay
• $10/hour plus bonus based on growth and deliverables (to be defined within first two weeks)
- Location: Alexandria, VA
- it's NOT ok to contact this poster with services or other commercial interests
- Compensation: 10/hr plus bonuses