Description :
US-MA-Boston-Associate - Promotions
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.
SUMMARY
We have an in-house promotions team within Digitas . This is an Associate position in the Digitas-Boston office on the Promotions Team to work across various accounts. As an Associate, you will manage various promotional programs as they relate to the Promotional Process and act as the contact for the clients, internal teams, and outside agencies. Promotions Associates perform day-to-day tactical tasks associated with the coordination and execution of promotions programs - both online and offline. You will work with the other Boston-based teammates and marketing teams in identifying, understanding and evaluating promotional opportunities, as well as preparing and executing programs and providing recommendations on behalf of the client. Working closely with the Promotions Manager and the extended Promotions team, you will proactively work to ensure that client needs are met seamlessly and on time for all programs.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader, strategic thinker, multi-tasker, possessing exceptional organizational, analytical, oral/written communication skills. We are looking for someone with a passion for promotions and/or a great willingness to learn the industry.
Qualifications
Job Experience
1-2 years experience in a marketing/promotions or advertising environment, with account services/project execution responsibilities required. Demonstrated aptitude in process management, great attention to details and organization skills are required. Multitasker who is flexible and able to work across multiple accounts on various teams. Understands promotions and events - both online and offline, vendor management and the ability to create, plan and execute events on site and with key partners.
Education
Minimum Bachelors degree or higher in marketing or advertising
Skills
Proven basic office skills, ability to use MS-Excel, Word, and PowerPoint required; Strong writing skills required; good communication skills required.
Experience in following processes required. Good project management skills needed. Promotions experience a must.
Other Functions That May Be Required
Provide task schedules and manage vendor functions to adhere to schedules
Coordinate execution of process for promotions
Minimal local travel to vendors and/or client sites for final quality assurance or team meetings
Status reporting
Writing and researching RFI/RFQ/RFP content
Represent capability in team meetings
Teach co-workers and outside agencies on specific functions, tasks, or knowledge
For more information, visit www.digitas.com
EOE
