MDG Looking for Marketing Director at San Diego, CA Full Time

Does the idea of working in a fast-paced agency environment excite you? Are you the type who can write a strategic plan in the morning and then come up with killer creative ideas in the afternoon? Are your digital marketing chops the envy of all your professional colleagues? If so, this position may have your name written all over it.

mdg, A Freeman Company is a marketing and professional services agency with head, heart and a passion for what we do — delivering measurable results for association and event clients in diverse categories like education, healthcare, technology, energy, cupcakes, cheese curls and craft beer (we’ll explain those last three later). With a 44-year track record of success, mdg was named a “Best Place to Work” by Meetings & Conventions magazine. We’re now seeking a savvy account director/marketing director to join the collaborative team in our San Diego office.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with internal and external teams in the strategic planning and tactical execution of results-driven campaigns
• Write project briefs and lead project kick-off meetings
• Ensure brand and messaging consistency throughout campaign deliverables and evaluate copy and design to ensure they’re strategically on track
• Analyze campaign performance to ensure client goals are achieved and recommend appropriate course corrections
• Monitor campaigns to ensure all deliverables are on target, on brand and are delivered on time and within budget
• Act as primary liaison between agency and client, always exceeding client expectations

Requirements:

• Minimum of 3 years of marketing experience required. 5+ years of marketing experience strongly preferred
• Marketing agency, B2B event and/or association experience strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in related field (in marketing, public relations, communications, psychology or general business) preferred
• Superior language, grammar and communication skills required
• Track record of success developing and nurturing client relationships required
• Ability to apply marketing insights and ideas to client objectives required
• Ability to effectively lead an internal marketing team required
• Excellent project management skills required
• A great attitude, a willingness to learn and master new skills and a commitment to excellence required

mdg also offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and 401k with profit sharing plan.