Careers - Spark451

Client Services

Associate Account Executive

Westbury, NY

Associate Account Executive

We are currently seeking an Associate Account Executive with a bachelor's degree in Marketing or any related area to contribute to the efforts of our Account Services team. The ideal candidate is attentive to detail and works well under the pressure of tight deadlines.

Posted on

2019-05-15

Location

Westbury, NY

We Are:

Spark451® is a higher-education enrollment strategy, marketing and technology firm that achieves measurable results. We integrate a multitude of communication channels and digital platforms for effective recruitment, advertising, and media. Element451®, our admissions marketing technology and CRM platform, empowers the personalization and automation of admissions communications and processes. Learn about our culture.

You Are:

A bachelor's degree holder in Marketing or any related area
Someone who takes initiative and is an excellent problem solver
Attentive to detail, able to perform on tight deadlines and determined to deliver a perfect product
Able to understand an online analytics program and experienced in higher education (preferred)

What You'll Do In This Role:

Coordinate the needs of our customers with the efforts of our sales, technology, graphic design, writing and financial teams; act as a liaison between Spark451 and clients
Manage projects for high-profile customers, find effective solutions for issues that arise and deliver error-free finished products
Work closely with Account Executives and Senior Account Executives in order to execute projects and ensure all deadlines are met
Understand and meet the needs of each client's brand and represent their messaging accurately and memorably

Client Services

Client Development Strategist

Westbury, NY / Norfolk, VA

Client Development Strategist

Posted on

2019-04-17

Location

Westbury, NY / Norfolk, VA

We Are:

Spark451® is a higher-education enrollment strategy, marketing and technology firm that achieves measurable results. We integrate a multitude of communication channels and digital platforms for effective recruitment, advertising, and media. Element451®, our admissions marketing technology and CRM platform, empowers the personalization and automation of admissions communications and processes. Learn about our culture.

You Are:

A bachelor's degree holder in Marketing or any related area
A team player with 3-7 years of experience working on undergraduate and graduate student enrollment in a university or college
Able to perform on tight deadlines and determined to deliver a perfect product
Attentive to detail while handling multiple projects simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

What You'll Do In This Role:

Advise senior level university enrollment staff on recommendations and identity new strategies and tactics to ensure success on accounts
Coordinate the needs of our customers with the efforts of our sales, technology, graphic design, writing, and financial teams; act as a liaison between our company and clients
Manage projects for high-profile customers, find effective solutions for issues that arise, and deliver error-free finished products
Understand and meet the needs of each client’s brand and represent their messaging accurately and memorably
Work with the senior account management team to define key strategic issues and their impact on client/agency objectives
Keep the senior account management team fully informed of account activity, challenges and opportunities that arise
Collaborate with Project Managers on the development of realistic project schedules

Creative

Copywriter - Project Basis

Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY / Raleigh, NC / Charlottesville, VA / Norfolk, VA / Remote

Copywriter - Project Basis

We are looking for a talented copywriter with at least 5 years of experience creating dynamic, engaging copy in a professional marketing setting or a closely related field. The ideal candidate is comfortable crafting content for a wide range of print and digital formats.

Posted on

2019-05-15

Location

Westbury, NY / Brooklyn, NY / Raleigh, NC / Charlottesville, VA / Norfolk, VA / Remote

You are:

A talented, creative, and versatile writer with at least 5 years of experience creating dynamic copy in a professional marketing setting or a closely related field
Familiar with the higher education industry, especially HBCUs
A lover of the English language with a bachelor’s degree in journalism, English, creative writing, advertising, marketing, or a related area of study
Well-versed in foundational marketing concepts as well as best practices for crafting content that captivates readers and motivates them to take action
A resourceful reporter who thrives on uncovering interesting details that will make your client stand out from competitors
A critical and original thinker who can develop top-level concepts that will drive the visual and linguistic direction of entire campaigns
Comfortable crafting content for a wide range of print and digital formats
A skilled multitasker who performs well under tight deadlines
A quick study who isn’t afraid to ask smart questions
Organized and attentive to detail
Devoted to delivering clean, compelling, and error-free copy
A team player who is comfortable working closely with other writers, editors, designers, and project managers in a highly collaborative environment

What you'll do in this role:

Write marketing literature, promotional emails, web pages, digital advertising materials, and more
Conduct research and interviews to collect information needed to create your copy
Ensure that all copy aligns with the client’s branding strategy in terms of voice, tone, and messaging, addresses the specific needs of the targeted audience, and is free of grammatical, spelling, and factual errors
Participate in projects at all stages, from strategy and concept development through publication
Work on multiple campaigns simultaneously
Keep abreast of industry trends to ensure you’re consistently able to deliver fresh, timely, and compelling content

Apply:

Please attach your résumé, writing portfolio, and a cover letter in a single PDF. Any submissions without writing samples will not be considered. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. All submissions will be kept in confidence.

Client Services

Senior Business Development Strategist

Remote

Senior Business Development Strategist

Posted on

2019-02-28

Location

Remote

Why this role is important to us:

The Senior Business Development Strategist at Spark451 will be able to think strategically, is passionate about higher education enrollment and marketing, and has the ability to build relationships and a network of partnering schools in a specific geographic territory outside of the Northeast US. Our Business Development Strategists lead our sales efforts.

Responsibilities

Leverage your industry reputation and contacts to develop a network of partnering schools.
Strategize with potential customers and utilize Spark451’s solutions to help them meet their short and long-term enrollment goals.
Customize business proposals in order to best address client needs.
Demonstrate a thorough understanding of the college or university’s businesses and the message they are working to portray.
Execute business plans by working with Spark451’s Account Executives, Client Strategists, and Creative team in order to deliver the most effective solutions.
Function as the primary liaison to certain higher-education clients on behalf of the company.
Present project summary reports created by Spark451.

Qualifications:

Have held a senior leadership enrollment management or admissions role at a well-regarded college or university, with at least 10 years of higher education enrollment experience.
Have demonstrated a record of increasing and maintaining a high level of new student enrollment.
Confident and poised presenter with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills in order to present Spark451’s brand to new and existing clients.
Possess the ability to manage complex timelines, anticipate upcoming issues, and proactively work with Spark451 senior management to resolve such issues.

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Copywriter - Project Basis

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Senior Business Development Strategist

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