Associate Manager: Marketing Capabilities & Curriculum (MTDC)

About the ANA The ANA’s (Association of National Advertisers) (https://www.ana.net/) mission is to drive growth for marketing professionals, brands and businesses, the industry, and humanity. Founded in 1910, the ANA provides leadership that advances marketing excellence and shapes the future of the industry. Our membership includes more than 20,000 brands and 50,000 industry professionals that collectively invest $400 billion in marketing and advertising annually. It consists of U.S. and international companies, including client-side marketers, nonprofits, universities, and marketing solutions providers, which include ad agencies, marketing data science and technology suppliers, law firms, consultants, and vendors. We are obsessed with delighting our members through superior products and services and an unwavering commitment to helping them become more effective marketers, build stronger brands, develop a more productive industry, and benefit humanity through bold leadership and innovation programs. About the ANA’s Marketing Training & Development Center (MTDC) T he ANA’s Marketing Training & Development Center (https://www.ana.net/schoolofmarketing) (MTDC) is the industry’s premiere learning and development service provider dedicated to driving growth for individual marketers and the brands we serve. Through hands-on professional learning applications and custom talent solutions, we equip thousands of marketers each year to perform at their highest capacity, across all disciplines. Location New York City (hybrid) Position Summary The ANA Marketing Training & Development Center is looking for a detail-oriented Associate Manager to join our growing team. This role will support the SVP Marketing Capabilities & Curriculum Design in organizing both the virtual and in-person client-facing events, drafting client-facing communications relevant to the Marketing L&D industry, and supporting other events or projects as assigned. S/he will also support Training Content Development functions for the unit, alongside a broader team. The individual must be organized and able to handle multiple tasks accurately and on time. This individual must have initiative and a proven work ethic; strong written and oral communication skills along with the ability to prioritize and efficiently manage their time. MS Office Suite skills are required, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel. In addition, the ideal candidate will also share our team values: exceptional customer service, commitment to quality, desire to achieve, supportive collaboration, humor, and making work fun. Primary Responsibilities: Manage the day-to-day core responsibilities for unit success: Responsible for timely delivery of all unit newsletters (manage contents and cadence; devise and enhance newsletter voice and inputs; identify opportunities for growth and/or improvement) Manage all virtual and in-person events for the ANA Marketing Capabilities Council: Plan, organize, and implement successful events (ensure room assignments, Zoom logistics, food and beverage and other logistics are properly executed). Record and maintain minutes for Council meetings; work with SVP where appropriate to identify thematic direction and/or speakers for Council meetings. Support SVP in setting strategy for Industry Council and Member Relationships teams Manage all logistics for ANA Global Weeks of Learning ‘Live Workshop Track’ (including but not limited to: marketing alignment, speaker and technical support collaboration and alignment, and day-of event management without supervision). Manage unit data reporting on a monthly, quarterly, and ad-hoc basis. Must know MS Excel and be able to execute pivot tables Draft & manage production of related marketing collateral (Brochures, web, social) Prepare communications and maintain correspondence with various stakeholders across multiple units, brands, and geographies Maintain unit databases and support regular training content updates Write and edit documents from letters to reports and instructional documents Contribute to contract edits and related records maintenance Coordinate schedules and manage internal calendars Support in the development of Power Point presentations Provide reliable administrative support (proof-reading, data entry, and website upkeep) for marketing collateral, business reporting, and content development internal processes Act as a liaison to internal stakeholders across the organization on behalf of SVP Manage external relationships with efficiency and poise, representing the organization with the highest level of professionalism Marketplace research as assigned Perform administrative responsibilities such as maintaining files, photocopying, scanning, collating, etc., as needed Qualifications: Relevant associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution (or equivalent experience) plus 2-4 years of prior relevant work experience Previous experience running virtual and in-person events required Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications with aptitude for learning data and/or CMS systems. Strong Excel skills required. Strong written and verbal communication skills along with an outgoing, customer service-oriented attitude A detail-oriented self-starter with experience as a coordinator or comparable position in a service-oriented environment with experience in preparing meeting materials, coordinating schedules, formatting data in Excel, and creating reports Proficiency using Zoom, and other virtual platforms Marketing knowledge and/or familiarity with training management are a plus Attributes/Skills Required: Time management; skill in balancing multiple projects at once Organization skills and strong attention to detail Ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities Judgment on when to take the initiative and when to seek help Taking pride in the successful completion of a project Positive and collaborative attitude Ability to travel as required to support events (estimated at 18-20 days per year) Salary and Total Rewards Package Starting pay range: $50,000 to $55,000, based on relevant experience and qualifications. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, hybrid workweek and flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards. To Apply: If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to careers@ana.net . Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered. Powered by JazzHR