Marketing Operations Associate - (US-MA-Boston - 02298)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: 51327733
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US-MA-Boston-Marketing Operations Associate
Founded in 1980, Digitas-one of the world's leading digital marketing and media companies-is at the forefront of the new digital age. As an independent global network within the Paris-based Publicis Groupe, the world's fourth largest communications group, Digitas is the first global digital network with offices in the USA, Europe, and Asia. Serving global marketing clients, we create brand experiences in digital and direct channels that engage and excite their customers. Through user-generated content, branded entertainment, digital video production, and social media programs and more we tap into people's passions and create loyal, motivated relationships.

Our people are at the top of their industry - inspiring innovation, creativity and results. We're artists, analysts, technologists, writers, and producers. We're passionate, creative, thoughtful, and above all, we are committed to our clients, inspired by their customers, excited by change, and fueled by a passion for collaboration and bold invention.

Marketing Operations Associates perform day-to-day tactical tasks associated with the execution of direct marketing programs. Staff members at this level are responsible for all aspects of data management, coordinating service vendors to perform various data-related functions, reviewing output reports for quality assurance/control.

Position report s to: Manager or Associate Director, Marketing Operations

Position supervises (N/A if no direct reports): N/A

Qualifications:

Job Experience

1-2 years experience in a direct marketing environment, with data-oriented responsibilities a plus. Demonstrated aptitude and interest in databases, process management, and attention to details are required.

Education

Minimum Bachelors degree; MBA a plus

Skills

Basic office skills, ability to use MS-Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required; experience with any database program(s) a plus. Strong writing skills extremely helpful; good communication skills required. Knowledge of data layouts, formats, and processes a big plus. Good project management skills needed.

Traits & Distinguishing Characteristics

Hands-on person with strong attention to detail; knowledge of data-oriented functions; team player with an ability to play diverse roles depending on situation. Follows directions. Strong ability to instruct, coordinate, and manage vendors in fast-paced, detailed environment. Strong communicator with professional demeanor.

Responsibilities:

Essential Job Functions

Project/Task Management

Reporting

Perform quality control/assurance on all vendor-supplied output reports; summarize, format, and distribute

Processing Specifications

Create detailed data processing specifications for vendors and client IT organizations

Vendor Coordination

Provide task schedules and manage vendor functions to adhere to schedules

Manage vendor budgets and approve payment

Channel Execution

Coordinate execution of marketing programs and/or fulfillment with in direct mail, e-mail, telemarketing channels

Other Functions That May Be Required

Travel to vendors and/or client sites for final quality assurance or team meetings

Status reporting

Performing list pulls

Delivering input/output data files via FTP transmission

Writing RFI/RFQ/RFP content

Performing database queries

Developing process flows