Western Global Looking for Marketing Assistant at Troy, MI Full Time

We are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our marketing team reporting to the NA Marketing Manager.  The Marketing Assistant will be responsible for taking on a variety of tasks that allow for the successful completion of planned marketing activities and campaigns. This will include supporting with the creation and delivery of a diverse range of internal and external marketing communications, across an array of channels including tradeshows and sales material support.

Who We Are

Western Global is the global market leader in the supply of modular fuel storage solutions, with operating locations in USA, Canada, UK, Europe and the Middle East.

We pride ourselves on being to support our customers and communities with response ready fuel solutions when they need them most.

Our business is growing rapidly and we took on private equity investment in January 2021. This funding will support the next phase of our growth through geographical and channel penetration in North America.

Attracting and retaining great people is critical to our strategy. Our values define how we behave an interact internally and with our stakeholders. These are:

• Teamwork: We work as one, and together, we’re ready for anything
• Openness: We’re open, curious, and honest with each other, unafraid to embrace the new.
• Passion: We’re driven by a passion for better because we love what we do.
• Integrity: No matter what, we do the right thing – we’re all responsible for the right outcome.
• Celebrate Success: We take time to recognize and celebrate each other, and what we achieve together.

What will you be doing as our Marketing Assistant:

• Work under the direction of NA Marketing Manager to help deliver our overall group marketing strategies, which will include  communication both internal and external audiences.
• Undertaking daily administrative tasks to ensure the functionality and coordination of the department’s activities
• Assisting with the creation of compelling tradeshows,  from planning to execution.
• General administration for the department
• Assist with the organizing of events.
• Support print and merchandise needs.
• Create high quality presentations for sales teams.
• Managing marketing material by holding records of current stock levels, coordinating and placing orders and distributing them to the Sales team.
• To uphold the WG brand in all activities.

What we are looking for in our ideal Marketing Assistant:

Required Skills & Attributes:

• Ability to deliver a proactive, organized and efficient support role.
• Ability to adapt as it is a flexible and highly varied role, no two days are the same.
• Able to work on your own initiative as well as following detailed instructions
• Prioritizing workload.
• High levels of communication skills
• Possess an eye for detail, ensuring accuracy of your work.
• Ability to produce accurate and detailed information.
• Use of CMS and CRM systems.
• Strong communication skills – both written and oral.
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office, marketing computer software and online applications.

Personality:

• You will be a self-starter, who wants to make a difference.
• Ability to effectively gather and present information to various stakeholders.
• Ability to work within a global team and collaborate.
• Have determination – not easily discouraged or put off.
• Passion, enthusiasm and charisma.
• Innovative – prepared to see beyond how it has been done before.
• Positive outlook – always sees opportunity through any adversity.
• Resilient – ready to bounce back from any challenges.
• Assertive – gets things done when they need to be.

What can we offer you?

We offer a market-competitive pay and benefits program, as well as opportunities for advancement, knowledge and skills development, and recognition of achievements. In addition, we offer the following benefits to our employees:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Program
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Plans
• Personal & Professional Growth Opportunities 
• Flexible Spending Accounts 
• Generous Holiday & Vacation Program
• Annual Bonus & Salary Reviews 

Western Global is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.