Synaptic Global Learning
Company Background
The vision of Synaptic Global Learning (SGL) is to provide the highest quality technology enhanced and individualized in-class and online distance learning classes and programs, using the latest brain-based research. SGL wants to make significant changes in the way education is delivered online by providing personalized learning interfaces.
Internship Position: Marketing Assistant
Description
Synaptic Global Learning is seeking a creative, self-motivated marketing candidate to help coordinate and execute the company’s marketing, communications, and sales programs. Marketing Assistant will work as an integral member of the Sales & Marketing team by assisting, with, the development and implementation of marketing strategy. As well as serving as the point-of-contact and direct sales to prospective customers.
This position is a potential to become a regular full time opportunity, upon satisfactory performance review.
We’re seeking ambitious candidates who want to begin a career in a challenging, rewarding environment.
Duties and responsibilities
- Assist in the design, development, and maintenance of marketing materials to support the company’s sales and marketing efforts.
- Provide customer service inquiries via phone and email Assist with implementation of online marketing programs (SEO, paid search campaigns, blogging, social media, etc)
- Responsible for executing mass mailing initiatives including direct mail and email campaigns.
- Maintaining and updating company websites
- Update product information on various affiliate portals on a regular basis
- Track, analyze, and summarize the success of our online campaigns, as well as develop regular marketing reports
- Produce weekly sales reports.
- Conduct competitive analysis and market research as directed
- Provide general office operational support as needed, including act as the EA on duty for company executives when they are unavailable/out of the office, accounts payable/receivable duties, etc
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed
Qualification
- Bachelor’s degree or final year in Marketing, Communications or related field.
- Less than 1 year of professional work experience
- Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe applications
- Knowledge of HTML, Google Analytics, and Google AdWords.
- Knowledge of social media, for sales and marketing.
- Willingness to learn and execute sales and marketing strategy.
- Strong phone and face to face communication skills.
- Disposition to acquire adaptive learning.
- A keen eye for detail.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- High energy level.
- The ability to work well individually and as a member of a group.
- Good judgment, a positive attitude, and a willingness to take initiative.
Compensation
- Approximately 20 hours per week during school year
- Compensation – $12/hr
- Immediate start date
- Located at the Venture Development Center, UMass Boston
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