Marketing Project Planner (Hospitality/Tourism)

Metropolitan Detroit Convention & Visitors • Detroit, MI

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position serves as the Visit Detroit marketing liaison and works with assessing marketing needs and coordinating the production and trafficking of marketing materials by ensuring that the Visit Detroit message and brand identity are consistent and tailored to our customers’ needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications field, or commensurate experience.
• 2-4 years of experience in marketing and project management.
• Knowledge of sales promotion, direct marketing, trade show marketing, and interactive technology.
• Valid, unrestricted Michigan driver’s license (most positions).
• Ability to think strategically as well as tactically.
• Ability to build effective consensus within a diverse team.
• Ability to assist in the execution of marketing plans.
• Ability to analyze and solve marketing problems.
• Ability to multitask several projects at one time with tight turnaround times.
• Excellent communication skills including the ability to clearly express thoughts, ideas, and concepts, verbally and in writing, in the English language.
• Strong ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple assignments.
• Creative and adaptable in fast-paced environments.
• Builds and maintains effective relationships with colleagues and external stakeholders.
• Consistently demonstrates professionalism in attitude, appearance, and behavior.
• Effective in both remote and in-person settings; proficient with video conferencing tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• 4+ years’ experience in marketing.
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day planning and execution of marketing elements associated with client facing events, industry conferences, sponsorships, and trade shows.
• Manage the shared responsibility of managing brand standards.
• Monitor and report on effectiveness of marketing communications.
• Plan and produce a wide range of destination marketing materials to sell the Detroit region.
• Collaborate with design agencies and oversee marketing materials.
• Maintain effective internal communications to ensure that all departments are kept informed of marketing materials.
• Act as project planner for all marketing-related projects.
• Serve as the liaison with internal stakeholder's project management teams.
• Committed to partnering with Visit Detroit in embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into company culture and operations, and actively contributing to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all employees and stakeholders.
• Provides assistance and support as needed.
• Completes required reports, records, and related documents accurately and promptly.
• Completes special project assignments.
• Prepare, process, and submit financial documents for vendor payment.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Life, Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• 11 Paid Company Holidays Per Year, plus 1 Floating Holiday
• PTO Referral Bonus
• 17 PTO Days Per Year, Based on Full Months Projected to Work in The Calendar Year
• 401(K) With 4% Match
• Paid Parking, with 24/7 Access

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level