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Senior Marketing Specialist, Events & Strategic Projects (Staples Promotional Products)

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Staples

4d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid Level
  • Marketing
  • Vaughan

AI generated summary

  • You need 3+ years in marketing/events, tech proficiency (Microsoft Office, Monday.com, PowerBiGA), a related degree, comfort with ambiguity, data analysis skills, and creative strategy execution.
  • You will create and manage event strategies, logistics, and campaigns, driving attendance and engagement while analyzing performance and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of experience in Marketing, brand-building events, and/or integrated marketing campaigns.
  • Experience using technology – Microsoft Office applications to include Project Management (Monday.com); eMail Marketing; and Reporting (PowerBiGA) tools.
  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent Industry Experience: Background in retail, promo, agency, or brand-focused environments.
  • Comfortable with Ambiguity: Ability to navigate uncertainty and make confident decisions in changing environments.
  • Data Synthesis: Skilled at compiling and analyzing data from various sources to drive strategic decisions.
  • Creative Visionary: Transforms ideas into larger, impactful strategies and executes them successfully.

Responsibilities

  • Strategy and concept creation for brand and culture building events that align with overall business goals and growth objectives.
  • Manage logistics, vendor relations, and onsite coordination to ensure seamless execution of events such as trade shows, pop-ups, conferences, webinars, and company + customer events. Create and implement pre-, during-, and post-event communications across email, print, digital, and social media to engage target audiences and drive desired outcomes.
  • Develop comprehensive, multi-channel event marketing campaigns designed to engage audiences at every stage.
  • Utilize email, print, digital, and social media channels to increase event attendance, strengthen brand presence, and drive lead generation and ensure campaigns are personalized, segmented, and optimized for maximum impact.
  • Analyze campaign performance and event outcomes to deliver actionable insights that support continuous improvement and future strategic planning. Create and own a reporting dashboard to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and measure success against event and campaign goals.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, creative, business development, and SLT) to align marketing event strategies with overarching business objectives.
  • Manage event budgets, ensuring resources are used effectively and campaigns deliver Special Projects & Strategic Initiatives; coordinate and mobilize special projects supporting senior leadership, business development, customer marketing, and vertical team led special initiatives.

FAQs

What is the primary focus of the Senior Marketing Specialist role?

The primary focus is on strategy and concept creation for brand and culture-building events that align with overall business goals and growth objectives.

What types of events will the Senior Marketing Specialist manage?

The specialist will manage logistics and onsite coordination for events such as trade shows, pop-ups, conferences, webinars, and company + customer events.

What marketing channels will be utilized in this role?

The role involves utilizing email, print, digital, and social media channels to engage audiences and drive desired outcomes.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

The ideal candidate should have 3+ years of experience in marketing, brand-building events, and/or integrated marketing campaigns.

Are there any specific tools or software that the candidate should be familiar with?

Yes, candidates should have experience using Microsoft Office applications, project management tools like Monday.com, email marketing tools, and reporting tools such as PowerBiGA.

What educational qualifications are preferred for this position?

A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent industry experience in retail, promotional products, agency, or brand-focused environments is preferred.

What skills are important for this role?

Important skills include the ability to navigate ambiguity, data synthesis, problem-solving, and creative vision to transform ideas into impactful strategies.

What benefits does Staples Promotional Products provide?

Benefits include an inclusive culture, flexible PTO (22 days), a holiday schedule (7 observed paid holidays), online and retail discounts, company match 401(k), and wellness programs.

Is collaboration with other teams a part of this job?

Yes, the role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams including sales, creative, business development, and senior leadership to align event strategies with business objectives.

How will event performance be assessed?

Event performance will be assessed through analyzing campaign performance and event outcomes, delivering actionable insights and creating a reporting dashboard to track key performance indicators (KPIs).

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1986
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At Staples, Business is Human, which means our people ‘think beyond the algorithm’ to deliver for customers. A leader in workspace products and solutions for over 35 years, Staples has thousands of experts dedicated to applying their intuition, expertise, and experience to bring out the best that technology such as AI has to offer. These experts make work easier, smarter, and more efficient for businesses of all sizes. The company operates in North America through eCommerce and direct sales and is headquartered near Boston, Massachusetts.