Marketing Operations Manager

$60,000 - $80,000/Yr

Dica USA - Urbandale, IA

Full-time - Mid Level

Urbandale, IA

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About the position

The Marketing Operations Manager at DICA plays a crucial role in enhancing the company's brand through effective event support and marketing coordination. This position is responsible for overseeing all aspects of event planning, including logistics, promotion, and execution at corporate and trade shows. The Manager ensures smooth operations by coordinating timelines, tracking budgets, and managing vendor relationships, all while focusing on lead generation and brand consistency.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all logistics for corporate and trade show events, including venue selection, vendor management, booth setup, and equipment/materials shipping.
• Assist in developing event timelines, floor plans, and schedules to ensure smooth event execution.
• Oversee on-site logistics such as staffing, registration, setup, and teardown.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to create and distribute promotional materials for upcoming events, including email campaigns, social media posts, and print collateral.
• Ensure brand consistency across all event-related materials and communications.
• Act as the point of contact for vendors, exhibitors, and event partners to ensure clear communication and timely responses.
• Track and manage event budgets, working closely with the Sales & Marketing managers to ensure cost-effective execution.
• Support capture and management of leads from events, ensuring proper follow-up by the sales team.
• Assist in post-event data analysis, preparing reports on event performance, lead generation, and ROI for the Sales & Marketing managers.
• Coordinate travel arrangements for team members attending events, including flights, hotels, and transportation.
• Manage travel expense reports, ensuring alignment with company policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with event vendors, venues, and suppliers to ensure smooth execution of events.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the marketing team and third-party service providers for event-related needs.
• Assist the marketing team with general campaign support, content creation, and project management as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in marketing, communications, business, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in marketing coordination, event planning, or a related role.
• Experience managing logistics for corporate or trade show events is highly preferred.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with project management software is a plus.
• Ability to travel as required for event support.

Benefits

• Paid vacation, increases each year
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Bonus opportunities