Field Marketing Coordinator - TDS Telecom

As the Field Marketing Coordinator, you will support the Field Marketing team with community events/sponsorships. In addition, this position assists with the execution of marketing partnerships with Field Marketing key builders, community leaders, MDUs and other strategic partnerships and projects to support sales and revenue generated units, along with delivering a positive ROI. This position will provide administrative support to ensure the functionality and coordination of marketing activities, as well as manage special projects from start to finish that support the Field Marketing team.

In this role, you will need to be able work evening and weekend events as needed in the Central Wisconsin area.

This role will update daily and weekly reporting and assist in the preparation of reports that are critical for sharing insights into the marketing programs and their results. This position will assist in the setup of events, merchandise events, distribute promotional items, and transport special event vehicles (i.e., RV, van). This position will collect lead generated information and forward to the Field Marketing managers. This position will also manage the marketing content within TDS intranet (StarPoint). This includes updating the Field Marketing SharePoint site building pages and maintaining content as necessary for marketing initiatives and tracking.

The pay range listed for this position represents the low and high end of the base compensation range. However, the base pay rate offered for this position is expected to be $22 - $25 per hour. Also, certain positions are eligible for additional forms of compensation.  

TDS Telecommunications LLC (TDS Telecom/TDS®) delivers high-speed internet, TV entertainment, and phone services to a mix of small to mid-sized urban, suburban and rural communities throughout the U.S. With 1.2 million connections, TDS is a rapidly growing technology company. Powered by fiber-optics and new industry-leading technologies, TDS delivers up to 8 Gigabit internet speeds and offers internet-protocol based TV entertainment solutions along with traditional phone services. TDS also offers businesses VoIP advanced communications solutions, dedicated internet service, data networking, and hosted-managed services. Visit tdstelecom.com. 
 
TDS Telecom, headquartered in Madison, Wis., employs 3,400 people and is a subsidiary of Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. [NYSE: TDS]. Founded in 1969, Telephone and Data Systems provides wireless, broadband, video and voice; and hosted and managed services to approximately 6 million connections nationwide through its businesses: UScellular, TDS Telecom, and OneNeck IT Solutions. Visit tdsinc.com.  

• Support the Marketing team (AM-Field Marketing) on marketing events and projects to meet goals. This may include, but is not limited to:
  • Coordination of materials used at community events, parades and pop-up events, and engaging with potential customers to support all activities in the market.
  • Managing materials used to collect customer information for the sales team for lead generation follow up.
  • Coordinating, tracking and ordering promotional items, ordering food, organizing entertainment and assuring proper set up.
  • Managing promotional inventory.
  • Coordinating and scheduling the use of company vehicles.
  • Coordination of mobile demo units and mascot.
  • Coordinating employee volunteer responsibilities to support execution of marketing events.
• Manage special administrative projects that support the field marketing team (e.g.  Developing Field Marketing SharePoint site to support all activities so both administrative and marketing programs are secured in one location). Create a calendar of events to communicate all Field Marketing programs, events, sponsorships and activities to the TDS organization. Support the Associate Manager- Field Marketing with enhancing marketing programs by initiating creative ads or materials.
• Administrative duties: Check requests, supply orders, expense reports, updates to work calendars, DOT compliance and coordination of business meetings with strategic partners and sponsored events.
• Report on success of local events and compile data from attendees. Attend marketing meetings as determined by Manager-Field Marketing.
• Assist with special projects as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree (or higher) -OR- 2+ years professional work experience.
• 1+ years marketing, community outreach, or event planning experience.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.

 Other Qualifications

• Ability to travel as business needs dictate to support marketing needs.
• Ability to multitask with strong attention to detail.
• Knowledge of direct marketing concepts and terminology.
• A willingness to take on new assignments.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive attitude and a customer-service focus.
• Ability to finish tasks/projects in a timely manner.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency with PC software applications such as MS Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough understanding of communications environment, products and services.
• Ability to work as a team player within all TDS business units.
• Ability to stay focused on the task at hand while dealing with distraction and interruption.

Do you meet all of the Required Qualifications, but aren't sure if your experience meets the Other Qualifications? We encourage you to apply! Research shows that some candidates may not apply for jobs unless they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, when, in fact, they have the skills and experience to be successful in the role!  Experience and skills come in many different forms and may not always look identical to what we have on paper, but still lead to success in the role. If you meet the Required Qualifications and believe you have what it takes to be successful in the position, apply today! 

Physical Demands and Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to sit, stand, write and operate a computer keyboard, standard office equipment and telephone. The associate regularly communicates with customers. The associate is frequently required to move about and reach for items. The associate may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Benefits

Associates scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week have access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off benefits such as vacation (15 days accrued per year for full-time; pro-rated for part-time associates working between 20-39 hours), sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates), seven paid national holidays and one floating holiday, paid parental leave (2 weeks after 12 months of employment), among others.  Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability coverage is also available for associates working 30 or more hours per week and Education Assistance is available to full-time associates.  Associates scheduled to work under twenty hours per week or for a limited term (i.e. interns) are eligible for medical coverage, the 401(k) plan (if 18 or older), as well as sick leave (10 days accrued per year for full-time and pro-rated for all other associates). For more detail on the benefits we offer click here.

At TDS, we embrace Equal Employment Opportunity by valuing our differences and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by law. To learn about our diversity & inclusion philosophy and culture, click here!