Marketing Intern

About Optimas 

Optimas Solutions is a global distributor of integrated supply chain solutions, and engineering support focused on delivering fasteners, components, industrial and safety supplies to our diverse customers around the world. Our local, on-the-ground teams understand the nuances of every community we serve. This allows us to adapt with our customers and partners as needs evolve, leveraging our footprint to remain at your side while providing a highly personalized level of service and support no matter where you find yourself around the globe.  

To learn more, please visit our website http://www.optimas.com

Position overview:

Raise awareness and generate qualified leads for Optimas services and elevate internal engagement with company communications.

Main responsibilities:

This role will enable interns to share innovative ideas and help influence lead generation, brand awareness, sales enablement and organizational behavior, through: 

• Planning, audience segmentation and data acquisition, message/creative development and channel selection that take our messages to market—plus results assessment.
• Creating internal communication vehicles—video, email, posters, live events, etc.—that provide program support and elevate teammate engagement throughout the Americas. 
• Special projects like updating Optimas’ competitive SWOT analysis, developing an industry influencer program, CRM database enrichment and other opportunities to accomplish company goals.
• Campaign and even briefs, social posts, ad research/content, social posts, scripts/videos, competitor kill sheets, Digest headlines/internal email, HubSpot data enrichment, environmental branding asset production and more.

Key Competencies:

The ideal candidate must have the following competencies:

• Exceptional written, graphic and verbal communication skills
• Some experience with Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, Google Analytics and MS Office and CRM
• Smart time and project management abilities
• High-energy, self-motivated, results-oriented team member
• Commuting distance of 40 minutes or less to Wood Dale, IL (near O’Hare Airport)

Skills and Qualifications:

• Rising senior or first-year MBA student pursuing a marketing degree at an accredited college/university
• Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale)
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Strong verbal, presentation, and written communication skills
• Self-motivated, high energy and strong time management skills
• Demonstrated leadership skills and team orientation
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to take lead and drive for results

Compensation:

At Optimas we believe in having a competitive compensation scheme to motivate and retain our employees. More information will be given throughout the process.

Optimas OE Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Optimas OE Solutions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.