Associate Marketing Program Specialist

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

Job Description

The Marketing Program Specialist is responsible for planning, executing, and optimizing marketing programs to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and customer/partner engagement. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, project management, and analytical skills to ensure the success of marketing initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Marketing Program Execution: Develop and implement marketing programs across various channels, including digital, email, social media, events, and partnerships.
• Project Management: Manage timelines, budgets, and resources for marketing programs, ensuring on-time and high-quality deliver.
• Event Coordination: Assist in organizing trade shows, prospecting events and industry events to drive brand awareness and customer engagement.
• Swag Management: Manage the end-to-end fulfillment, distribution and tracking of Tekion swag for prospects, customers and employees.
• Content Development: Collaborate with content creators, designers, and external vendors to develop engaging marketing assets such as emails, landing pages, presentations, and promotional materials.
• Performance Tracking & Optimization: Monitor, analyze, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess program effectiveness and optimize future campaigns.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales, product marketing, design, and other teams to align marketing efforts with business goals.
• Market & Competitor Research: Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and best practices for program improvements.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in marketing program management, campaign execution, or related roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
• Experience with marketing software, CRM platforms, and digital marketing channels.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret marketing performance data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Creative thinker with a problem-solving mindset.
• Familiarity with SEO, PPC, and social media marketing is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in software technology or a technology-based company is preferred
• Knowledge of graphic design tools like Adobe, Canva, etc.
• Experience managing agency or vendor relationships is a plus.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful companies   
• Be part of an early stage, hyper-growth start-up with the opportunity to grow and prosper    
• Work on the latest and coolest technologies – everything is home-grown and built ground-up   
• A dynamic work environment with a strong sense of community and collaboration   
• The open and transparent culture that encourages innovation, rewards performance and discourages hierarchy   
• Exciting opportunities for career growth and development   

Current Tekion Employees – Please apply via Greenhouse Internal Job Board

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