Marketing & Design Specialist Job at Marmon Holdings, Inc. in Chicago

Marmon Railyard & Repair Services

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings-which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway-you'll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We're committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone's empowered to be their best.

MARKETING & DESIGN SPECIALIST

Remote work from home with occasional travel

ABOUT MARMON RAILYARD & REPAIR SERVICES: The Marmon Railyard & Repair Services group of companies: Ameritrack Rail, BOSS, Powerhouse, Procor, Prolium, Railserve, Trackmobile, Transco, UTLX and Zephir deliver specialized industrial rail solutions to our customers at their locations. We are the leading manufacturer of electric and high-efficiency diesel-operated railcar movers; we are the largest in-plant switching provider in North America; we have the largest network of on-site mini-shops and mobile repair locations; we use cutting-edge innovation in mobile tank cleaning; we offer turnkey track construction and design and we have the largest dedicated network of third party shops in the USA. The Marmon Railyard & Repair Services companies share a common purpose and collaborate to tackle our customers' biggest challenges and deliver operational excellence. We are part of The Marmon Group which has over $13.0B in annual revenues and is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Berkshire Hathaway Company.

POSITION SUMMARY:

We're seeking a high-energy, results-driven Marketing Specialist who excels in designing and delivering impactful marketing content to support the company's aggressive growth goals. This role blends creativity with analytical thinking to develop marketing collateral, execute campaigns, and align initiatives with business objectives.

As part of a growing marketing team, this newly created position will manage day-to-day marketing and design activities for three of our Repair Services Brands-Transco, UTLX Field Services, and Procor Field Services. Responsibilities include graphic design, copywriting, website content management, social media, and paid advertising campaigns aimed at market penetration and brand awareness. The role also supports the sales team by creating customer-focused marketing materials.

This is an individual contributor role reporting to the Director of Tactical Marketing, with peers supporting other Marmon Rail groups. The position is remote, with regular engagement via Teams video calls. While not required, preference will be given to candidates based in Chicago, Atlanta, or Houston. Occasional travel may be needed for team meetings and operational training.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with the Marketing Director to execute B2B marketing campaigns and design projects to support objectives in support of lead generation, customer acquisition and revenue growth
• Lead marketing efforts for the Repair Services group, managing content, collateral, and campaigns across digital and print channels
• Design and maintain creative assets-including websites, emails, ads, social media, branding, print materials, and presentations-aligned with brand guidelines
• Strengthen brand positioning and messaging across all marketing channels to ensure brand consistency while enhancing visibility and reputation
• Develop and execute B2B marketing campaigns using paid ads, email, webinars, social media, SEO, and website content to boost brand awareness and generate leads
• Translate technical details into compelling marketing content that informs and supports prospects, customers, and sales teams
• Track and analyze website and campaign metrics to refine strategies and improve ROI
• Maintain a centralized repository of creative assets with version control for easy access
• Manage and execute a social media calendar focused on driving organic growth for YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Engage in open and collaborative communication with our internal teams
• Contribute towards the development of a sustainable lead generation system

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE / QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Graphic Design, Digital Arts, Business or related field.
• 7+ years' experience in marketing or graphic design. Preference given to prior marketing experience with an industrial services or manufacturing company.
• Proficiency with graphic design and working in programs in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) would be required
• Open and professional communication style combined with strong interpersonal skills
• Organized and able to multitask effectively by prioritizing tasks and managing time effectively
• Comfortable working to deadlines
• Superb graphic design skills adaptable to various forms of content, including articles, web pages, social media posts and advertising copy
• Superior attention to detail and strong understanding of design principles
• Willing to enhance technical knowledge of our industry through ground level observation of operations
• Enjoy working in a collaborative team environment
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision and with a high degree of self-motivation
• Ability to speak effectively and comfortable making presentations before groups of internal and external stakeholders at different levels of operational management
• Ability to interpret, summarize and communicate data analytics from multiple platforms including Google Analytics, Social Media Platforms and PPC campaigns.
• Proficiency with Outlook, Excel and Word. Expert at PowerPoint and Adobe InDesign.
• Previous experience managing social media platforms in B2B including LinkedIn and YouTube would be an asset, but not required
• Basic understanding of website Content Management Systems (CMS) would be an asset, but not required
• Prior experience with Microsoft Dynamics CRM would be an asset, but not required
• Prior experience with email service providers (ESP) would be an asset but not required.
• Familiarity with Search Engine Optimization concepts, tools, and measurement would be an asset, but not required.
• Familiarity with website analytics tools like GA4 would be an asset but not required
• Experience with paid advertising like Google Ads, Microsoft Ads and LinkedIn Ads would be an asset but not required

• Please note the duties listed are not set for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee's normal line of work. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Pay Range:
82,800.00 - 101,200.00

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more!

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.