Job Description Summary

Canadian Institute of Technology is looking for exceptional candidates to serve as the Marketing Specialist.

We are seeking a detail-oriented, effective, enthusiastic and experienced Marketing Specialist to join our growing team and to help us in our overall marketing efforts and to be an integral part of the development and execution of marketing plans to reach targets from brand awareness to product promotion.

The Marketing Specialist should be a competent professional able to grasp consumer behavior trends and generate creative ideas. You should also be well-versed in specialized marketing concepts, principles and tactics.

The goal is to deliver effective marketing programs that will help our reputation and growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct market research to find answers about consumer requirements, habits and trends
• Brainstorm and develop ideas for creative marketing campaigns
• Assist in outbound or inbound marketing activities by demonstrating expertise in various areas (content development and optimization, advertising, events planning etc.)
• Liaise with external vendors to execute promotional events and campaigns
• Collaborate with marketing and other professionals to coordinate brand awareness and marketing efforts
• Collaborate with superiors, colleagues about publishing, updating website info etc.
• Plan and execute initiatives to reach the target audience through appropriate channels (social media, e-mail, TV etc.)
• Assist in analyzing marketing data (campaign results, conversion rates, traffic etc.) to help shape future marketing strategies
• Undertake individual tasks of a marketing plan as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Professionalism,
• Ability to learn and respect the norms, rules and customs of institution.
• Ability to identify issues, formulate opinions, make conclusions and recommendations.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Is efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines; shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations.
• Disposition and proven work ethic to handle busy work cycles that include evenings and weekends.
• Speaks and writes clearly and effectively in English
• Listens to others, correctly interprets messages from others and responds appropriately
• Asks questions to clarify, and exhibits interest in having two-way communication
• Demonstrates openness in sharing information and keeping people informed when required.
• Proven experience as marketing specialist or similar role
• Thorough understanding of marketing elements (including traditional and digital marketing such as SEO/Social media etc.) and market research methods
• Demonstrable experience in marketing data analytics and tools
• Solid computer skills, including MS Office, marketing software (Adobe Creative Suite & CRM) and applications (Web analytics, Google AdWords etc.)
• Well-organized and detail oriented
• Exceptional communication and writing skills
• Commercial awareness partnered with a creative mind

Planning & Organizing:
-Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required
-Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work
-Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary.

Teamwork:
– Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals.
– Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Accredited university degree Master diploma in Marketing.
• A minimum of two years of progressively responsible experience in information technology or in the field.
• English and Albanian are the working languages of the institution. Fluency in English is required for this position.

NORMAL WORK SCHEDULE: The normal work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., with a lunch break from 12.00 to 12.30, however, occasional overtime (weekends and evenings) may be required.

APPLICATION DEADLINE DATE: The position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS: All Applicants are required to submit the following in PDF format at [email protected], witting on the subject their name and the position they are applying for:

• Cover letter and Curriculum Vitae
• List of at least 2 professional references (names and contact information)
• An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.