Marketing Specialist (Commercial Sponsorship/Advertising) NF-03

Summary This position is located at the Fort Leonard Wood NAF Marketing Division. To better expedite the hiring process, we recommend including full contact information (name, address, phone number, email, etc.) for two (2) professional and two (2) personal references on your resume. This announcement is open and continuous; closing 10/29/2024 or until position is filled. Bi-weekly lists will be sent to management starting 4 September 2024; additional lists may be sent at management request. Responsibilities Performs marketing functional services under the general supervision of the Marketing Manager for Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation programs. Creates demand for advertising products. Achieves sales revenue goals. Conducts Commercial Sponsorship and Advertising. Keeps track of viable annual events for which to seek commercial sponsorship. Packages events, develops solicitation packets and solicits sponsorship from local sponsors. Negotiates mutually beneficial sponsorship terms and executes all supporting documents. Attends events and serves as point of contact for sponsors at events. Compiles and provides After Action Reports. Sells multimedia array of projects. Prospects for new clients, cold calling, develops advertiser target list. Manages accounts, writes/delivers proposals, recommends advertising campaigns, obtains client art and creative materials. Develops business partnerships. Achieves sales revenue goals, cooperates with a sales team and other departments, takes leadership role managing special projects, participates in meetings. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated work experience in developing advertising programs and selling commercial advertising. Knowledge of Commercial Sponsorship & Advertising Practices. Technical skills to effectively perform marketing and promotion using tools of the trade and social media. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing. Ability to establish a professional rapport with activity managers and sponsor representative of varying management levels. **Information provided on your resume should be clear and specific. You will be rated based solely off of the information provided within your resume. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience and the duties performed.** HIGHLY PREFERRED: Public speaking experience. One (1) year experience with commercial marketing and/or an advertising agency. One (1) year of sales experience. Six (6) months experience working in a Department of Defense Marketing program or department. **To be considered Highly Preferred you must meet all Minimum Qualifications and all Highly Preferred criteria.** Education Additional Information Area of Consideration: The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is WORLDWIDE. (Military Spouse Preference (MSP) and Involuntarily Separated Military Preference (ISMP) eligible candidates are included in the area of consideration.) Manual Applications: If you are unable to apply online, you may submit your application package using a manual application method. Please contact the NAF Human Resources Office or representative listed on this job announcement to request a copy of the manual application form. All completed manual application forms (along with resume and other supporting documentation) must be received no later than 1:00PM CST by 10/29/2024 in order to process your application in a timely manner. Please note that neglecting to respond to the job-related questions may result in an ineligible rating. PCS Costs Payment Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest. Pay-Band (NF or CY) Allowances and Differentials This is a pay-banded position. Sunday premium pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. If authorized, only regular (full-time, part-time, limited tenure and seasonal) employees may be paid Sunday premium pay. When authorized, Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Sunday premium will be paid at the rate of 25% of the basic rate for all hours of non-overtime, when any part of the scheduled tour of duty is performed on Sunday (to a maximum of 8 hours per Sunday). Night differential may be authorized by the Garrison Commander. When authorized, night differential will be paid at the rate of 10% basic rate for hours of non-overtime work performed between 1800-0600. Incentives and Bonuses Incentives will not be paid. Non-Foreign Overseas Allowances Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility. Please check out our Applicant Information Kit: It contains additional information applicants may find useful when applying for our jobs. (To view the kit, click or copy and paste this URL: https://publicfileshare.chra.army.mil/Applicants/NAF%20Applicant%20Information%20Kit.pdf ). Other: Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/ Additional referrals may be made from this vacancy announcement for up to 90 days after the closing date. Applications are valid for 90 day after submission date. Applicants will be referred to selecting officials as additional vacancies occur.