Job Description

Universal Industries, Inc., founded in 1906, has been a bulk material handling industry innovator for over half of a century. Beginning with bucket elevators and belt conveyors, Universal's blue equipment is seen all over the country from fields to foundries and from quarries to food plants, with the company headquarters located in Cedar Falls, IA. Universal Industries, Inc. targets many different markets, from seed and grain to pet food and bullets and is an industry leader in the seed market because of our "gentle handling" elevators. Because of our growth and expansion, Universal has an immediate full-time opening for a high performing Marketing Specialist to help us meet our customer acquisition and revenue growth targets by keeping our company competitive and innovative.


Marketing


Responsible for planning and implementing marketing and advertising activities aimed at increasing sales and company growth. Must understand the extensive details of marketing and are familiar with ways to analyze market research and customers' behavior. Competitive analysis. Determining what marketing tactics competitors are using. Assisting with inbound or outbound marketing activities, such as event planning and advertising.


Qualifications:

Bachelor degree or 5 year experience preferred

Knowledge of marketing digital tools and techniques

Strong computer skills

Knowledge of best SEO practices and Google Analytics

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Highly developed creativity

Strong problem-solving skills

Adobe Creative Cloud applications and services (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator)

Search engine advertising (Pay-per-click advertising, Google Ads)


Marketing duties and responsibilities


Producing marketing materials, including literature and advertising copy

Collecting data and forecasting trends

Conducting market research

Creating advertising materials

Promoting company products and services

Checking marketing activities of competitors

Analyzing consumer behavior and collecting data

Planning and organizing promotional events and trade shows

Website management (WordPress knowledge a plus)

Social media management


Job Type: Full-time


Benefits:



401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Referral program


Schedule:



10 hour shift 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Overtime

Experience:



adobe: 1 year (Preferred) product advertisement: 1 year (Preferred) Marketing: 5 years (Required)


Ability to Relocate:



* Cedar Falls, IA 50613: Relocate before starting work (Required)