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Markel

Marketing Assistant, Equine

Markel, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214

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What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it.

The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realize our potential, we can help others reach theirs. Join us and play your part in something special!

We are seeking a Marketing Assistant to join our Horse & Farm Division. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work closely with and support our horse insurance specialists, retail agents, horse association partners, and other marketing teams, while working under the guidance of the Marketing Supervisor. This role requires a people-oriented individual who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to gain experience in marketing, insurance and the horse industry. If you are driven, energetic, detail oriented, resourceful, and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role may be the perfect fit for you.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with day-to-day marketing operations and administrative duties

Develop broad knowledge and awareness of horse, liability and farm products marketed

Assist in the implementation of marketing and advertising strategies tailored for our products to our audience

Execute assigned marketing projects and tasks on time, within budget requirements, and with quality expected

Support the division with effective marketing materials, best practices and education

Help maintain content calendars and support ad, email and social media campaign rollouts

Coordinate, manage and ship vendor space setups for horse shows across the United States

Build and maintain internal and external relationships

Take notes during meetings and assist with internal team organization

Assist in enhancing the brand, while developing creative solutions and strategies

Qualifications

Ability to work in a team environment

Self-motivated with a positive attitude and willingness to learn

Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills

Effective organizational abilities to manage several tasks at the same time

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, work under deadlines, and adjust accordingly

Proactive approach to identifying challenges and recommending solutionsWell versed in Microsoft Office, Microsoft 365 (specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Sharepoint, Planner), and Adobe Acrobat

High School Diploma required, Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Business or related field preferred and/or 0-2 years' job experience

Horse knowledge/experience a plus, but not required

Experience in graphic design and/or content development a plus, but not required

What We Offer

A competitive salary and benefits package

Opportunities for professional growth and development

A supportive and collaborative work environment

The chance to make a significant impact on the company's growth and success in the equine market

Markel offers hybrid working schedules of 3 days in the office and 2 days remote

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US Work Authorization

US Work Authorization required. Markel does not provide visa sponsorship for this position, now or in the future.

Markel is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of any protected characteristic. This includes race; color; sex; religion; creed; national origin or place of birth; ancestry; age; disability; affectionate or sexual orientation; gender expression or identity; genetic information, sickle cell trait, or atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait; refusal to submit to genetic tests or make genetic test results available; medical condition; citizenship status; pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; marital status, civil union status, domestic partnership status, familial status, or family responsibilities; military or veteran status, including unfavorable discharge from military service; personal appearance, height, or weight; matriculation or political affiliation; expunged juvenile records; arrest and court records where prohibited by applicable law; status as a victim of domestic or sexual violence; public assistance status; order of protection status; status as a smoker or nonsmoker; membership or activity in local commissions; the use or nonuse of lawful products off employer premises during non-work hours; declining to attend meetings or participate in communications about religious or political matters; or any other classification protected by applicable law.

Should you require any accommodation through the application process, please send an e-mail to rarecruiting@markel.com.

No agencies please.

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