Marketing and Business Development Assistant

Description We are seeking a Marketing and Business Development Assistant to join our Business Development and Marketing department. This position will be non-exempt (hourly; overtime eligible). This is a full-time, hybrid position based at our Brentwood corporate office, with working hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Sponsorship is not available for this role. We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected status. Candidates must currently be able to reliably meet the on-site requirements for both the interview process and the role. Relocation assistance is not anticipated. General Function Provide administrative, operational, and project support for the Marketing and Business Development departments, enabling efficiency, consistency, organization, and growth. This position is structured to support progressive knowledge and development of departmental processes, systems, and business context. With demonstrated performance, the role may evolve into a more independent, exempt-level position with greater responsibility. Major Duties and Responsibilities (Essential Functions) To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Process Swag inventory, ordering, and requests. Marketing material management (SharePoint). PowerPoint slide creation and updates. Applying department procedures for survey analysis and reporting. CMS (Content Management System) management and utilization, including uploading and downloading content in FoxDen for Marketing. General support for The Sentinel (monthly article publication) and SVMIC Podcasts, to include but not limited to (1) article and Podcast summary creation and (2) article and Podcast uploads to respective platforms. CRM (Customer Relationship Management) system management and utilization, including data entry and report management within Dynamics for Business Development. Conference registrations, material shipping, and logistics. Insurance license renewals and Continuing Education (CE) tracking. Produce the monthly Business Development Update report as instructed. Administrative tasks such as (1) Innovation Task Force minutes, (2) website and alert backup support, (3) document review for spelling and grammar, and (4) print material coordination. Within the first 12 months of hire, develop a working knowledge of SVMIC’s Marketing and Business Development functions and how they impact, interact with, and support policyholders, employees, and external partners, through training and individual initiative. May attend off-site conferences or events. May participate in cross-functional teams. Meet or exceed supervisor’s expectations for productivity, quality, continuous improvement, and goal accomplishment. Contribute to SVMIC’s success by identifying opportunities and making recommendations that may lead to improved processes. Complete special projects and other duties assigned. Regular and predictable on-site attendance required. Ability to work remotely as business needs dictate. Skills and Abilities Required Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and recognize when and how to effectively collaborate with others. Strong organizational and administrative skills with a focus on detail and accuracy. Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Basic to intermediate skills with SharePoint, Adobe Stock or other creative applications as well as the ability to quickly learn a variety of software programs and industry-specific software. Ability to efficiently manage assigned projects, procedures, and responsibilities and meet deadlines. Strong critical thinking skills. Initiative to learn and develop. Professional Essentials Contribute to a positive, professional, creative, and innovative achievement-oriented work environment that emphasizes SVMIC’s mission, visions and values. As part of our inclusive environment, communicate ideas and needs, makes space for disagreement over ideas and expeditious resolution. Appropriately prioritize multiple tasks and responsibilities; effectively allocate time, optimize work practices, and handle interruptions effectively. Able to appropriately cope with the occasional stress that comes with interpersonal interactions in a standard office environment. Manage relationships with others in a professional, courteous manner. Receive and utilize constructive criticism to grow and develop professionally. Exercise integrity, discretion, and confidentiality when exposed to or interacting with sensitive and proprietary information. Stay current with constantly evolving business and technology by seeking out and participating in opportunities to grow technical and professional skills. Requirements Education Requirements Associate's degree, or equivalent combination of education and related experience Relevant Experience Required 2-4 years of related experience Licenses and Professional Designations Valid Driver's License required (unrestricted status) #J-18808-Ljbffr State Volunteer Mutual Insurance Company