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University of Kentucky

Communications Marketing Specialist

University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY, United States


Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Communications Marketing Specialist

Requisition Number
RE48003

Working Title
Sales and Marketing Assistant

Department Name
89004:University Press

Work Location
Lexington KY

Grade Level
40

Salary Range
$15.30-24.50/hour

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

Click here for more information about equivalencies:
https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies

Required Related Experience

No experience required.

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Lifting boxes weighing up to 35 pounds; and sitting long periods of time.

Shift

Monday-Friday;, and 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/week).

Job Summary

The Sales and Marketing Assistant, reporting to the Marketing Manager, will coordinate exhibits at trade shows and academic conferences. Responsibilities include assisting the Sales Director with special promotions; responding to sales requests from retailers, wholesalers, individuals, and authors, and following up on orders with key accounts, including event orders; providing sales and administrative support for the marketing department; paying departmental invoices as needed; creating and assist managing communications using social media, email, newsletters, and Agility PR; and other duties as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat Pro, and Microsoft Excel required. Filemaker Pro and working knowledge of Adobe InDesign preferred.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

BA + 2 years related experience.

Deadline to Apply
12/04/2024

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