Developing strategic business plans is your super power. You are creative and driven.

*Relocation Assistance Offered*

Seeking an experienced Field Marketing Specialist 2 for West Virginia University located in Morgantown, WV. 

The Field Marketing Specialist 2 will improve the customer experience through the development of a comprehensive marketing strategy that focuses on sales growth, consumer engagement, and communications. This leader will seek out and create opportunities for dynamic student connection to solicit feedback and drive program innovation forward. This position is responsible for maintenance of the website and social media channels, collection and analysis of data, collaboration with the senior management team, and working with clients on a regular basis. Additionally, the candidate will manage a team of two marketing professionals and multiple interns throughout the year. This position is perfect for someone interested in building upon an existing foundation of strategic marketing, and who wants to see their career flourish at a premier institution of higher learning.

Marketing staff work with operations teams to develop marketing strategies that provide a high level of service and innovation for multiple cafes, catering, micro markets, brands and retail stores. Marketing is focused on growth strategies for increasing sales for the unit, improving customer satisfaction and promoting our Brand.

The successful candidate will:

• lead a marketing team that includes a Marketing Unit Coordinator, Graphic Artist and Marketing Intern, and work with managers, clients, the District Manager and Vice President in all matters relating to marketing, to help establish and maintain a solid and mutually beneficial business relationship; and/or
• be responsible for successfully coordinating and directing all marketing activities throughout the enterprise, through subordinate managers, supervisors and frontline employees.

Is this opportunity right for you? We are looking for candidates who have:

• strong marketing background and writing skills;
• strategic leadership, talent management, as well as exceptional communication and project management skills;
• strong computer skills, with a preference for experience with Scala;
• best in class presentation skills, with extensive PowerPoint experience;
• team development skills;
• client relationship skills and the ability to quickly respond to client and management needs;
• the ability to meet multiple deadlines and manage workload; and / or
• contract food services experience (preferred).