Client Relations Specialist

Client Relations SpecialistWe are seeking a dynamic Client Relations Specialist to support our event marketing, client meetings, and prospect outreach activities, enhancing client relationships and fostering new business development. This role involves coordination of our marketing presence at campus recruiting events, managing promotional items, and assisting in proposal development and client communications. You will maintain marketing resources, support sales funnel tracking, coordinate client feedback, and prepare reports and communications to keep our teams and clients informed.ResponsibilitiesSupport event marketing, client meetings, and prospect outreach activities.Coordinate marketing presence at campus recruiting events.Manage inventory of promotional items and giveaways for events.Assist with proposal development by organizing materials, proofreading content, and preparing final documents.Maintain marketing resources, including staff resumes and project profiles.Support sales funnel tracking by entering information in our CRM and keeping internal systems organized.Coordinate client feedback and follow-up activities to support service quality.Prepare reports, emails, announcements, and other communications.Support annual and monthly marketing planning and execution.Track and report the effectiveness and ROI of marketing plan tactics.Improve team efficiency by maintaining templates, checklists, organized records, and clear follow-up processes.Complete other marketing and business administration responsibilities as assigned.Essential SkillsExperience in digital marketing, marketing campaigns, or email marketing.True B2B marketing experience such as social media, web campaigns, or email campaigning.Proposal writing experience or long sales cycle experience.Marketing strategy development.Additional Skills & QualificationsBachelors degree in Journalism, English, Communications, or Marketing preferred.Minimum of 1 year of administrative experience required, preferably in a marketing and/or sales environment.Valid Drivers License required.Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.Proficiency with Adobe Acrobat.Experience with artificial intelligence tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) is a plus.Strong oral and written communication skills.Ability to work cooperatively with others and manage deadlines.Work EnvironmentThis position offers a flexible work schedule with 2 days onsite and 3 days remote after 1 month of training. Join a collaborative and supportive team where your contributions are valued and your professional growth is encouraged.Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Madison, WI.Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $20.00 - $28.00/hr.Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)Workplace TypeThis is a hybrid position in Madison,WI.Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Oct 13, 2026.