Sales & Marketing Specialist

The Sales/Marketing Specialist is a key member of the Waukegan Steel (WS) pre-con/sales team and will provide marketing-related support to the execution of the commercial strategy of the Company.  This highly visible position gathers and communicates sales and marketing information across WS to equip the pre-con/sales team with the information and tools to drive sales/revenue volume growth.   Duties and Responsibilities: ·        Maintain and manage customer database to support existing sales funnel template strategy ·       Reach out to potential customers to introduce WS, review resources and capabilities ·       Assist in evaluating and generating bid opportunities ·       Follow up on bid/quote submissions, generate introductory meetings, and promote strong customer relationships ·       Develop all marketing collateral: brochures (physical & electronic), press releases, etc. ·       Partner with outside marketing and web design consultants to enhance our online presence ·       Monitor website activity and content to ensure an optimal experience for WS website visitors, report on  SEO progress and other online analytics ·       Manage WS social media presence and assist in identifying and developing relevant content as part of an overall marketing strategy   Education and Experience: ·        Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in sales & marketing ·       2+ years of experience in a marketing role supporting sales organizations ·       Experience working with a CRM such as Salesforce ·       Bilingual (English and Spanish) is a plus   Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: ·        Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office:  Excel, Word, Outlook & SharePoint ·       Analytical & detail oriented ·       Ability to thrive in a fast paced, collaborative environment ·       Excellent verbal, written, presentation and communications skills ·       Highly organized, detail-oriented individual with the ability towork independently ·       Ability to effectively manage a high volume of requests in a professional manner ·       Self-motivated and able to prioritize multiple requests    Competitive Total Rewards: A competitive base salary up to $65K (Depending on Experience) Medical, dental and vision insurance Paid Vacation and Sick Time 401(k) match Company Paid Short Term and Long-Term Disability Company Paid Basic Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program On the job training Career advancement opportunities