Marketing Automation Specialist

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Marketing Automation Specialist at UL Research Institutes, based in our Evanston, Illinois office.

The Marketing Automation Specialist manages and optimizes marketing automation platforms and systems to streamline and enhance campaigns and processes. The Marketing Automation Specialist executes effective strategies that drive lead generation, stakeholder engagement, and growth through automated communication campaigns, and collaborates with cross-functional teams to drive results.

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

At UL Research Institutes (ULRI) and UL Standards & Engagement (ULSE), we expand the boundaries of safety science to create a more secure and sustainable world. For more than a century, we have studied the unintended consequences of innovation, designed solutions to mitigate risk, created new safety standards and shared our findings with academia, scientists, manufacturers, and policymakers across industries. We identify critical safety and sustainability issues, asking the tough questions because we believe a safer world begins with knowledge.

What you'll learn and achieve:

As the Marketing Automation Specialist, you will play a key role in the rapid growth of UL as you:

• Manage and optimize our marketing automation platform, including setup, configuration, and maintenance.

• Develop and execute automated marketing campaigns across various channels, such as email, social media, and websites.

• Design, build, and implement marketing automation workflows, including lead nurturing, lead scoring, and segmentation.

• Monitor campaign performance and provide regular reports and analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of campaigns, identify areas for improvement, and make data-driven recommendations.

• Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and implement marketing strategies and tactics that align with business goals.

• Work closely with the communication and amplification teams to ensure seamless integration between marketing automation and CRM systems.

• Conduct A/B testing and optimize campaign elements to maximize engagement, conversion rates, and ROI.

• Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing automation and digital marketing.

• Provide training and support to team members on marketing automation best practices and platform usage.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What you'll experience working at UL Research Institutes and UL Standards and Engagement: We have pursued our mission of working for a safer, more secure, and sustainable world for nearly 130 years, embedding conscientious stewardship into everything we do.

• People: Our people make us special. You'll work with a diverse team of experts respected for their independence and transparency and build a network, because our approach is collaborative. We collaborate across disciplines, organizations, and geographies to build the global scientific response that today's global challenges require.

• Interesting work: Every day is different for us here. We see what's on the horizon and use our expertise to build the foundations of a safer future. You'll have the opportunity to push the boundaries of human understanding as part of a team working to advance the public good.

• Grow and achieve: We learn, work, and grow together through targeted development, reward, and recognition programs.

• Values. Four core values guide our work: collaboration, respect, integrity, and beneficence. By living our values, we inspire the trust essential to fulfilling our mission and foster the partnerships that enable us to pursue a beneficent future in which we all can thrive.

• Total Rewards: All employees at UL Research Institutes are eligible for bonus compensation. We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans and a generous 401k matching structure of up to 5% of eligible pay. Moreover, we invest an additional 4% into your retirement saving fund after your first year of continuous employment. Depending on your role, you may be able to discuss flexible working arrangements with your manager. We also provide employees with paid time off, including vacation, holiday, sick, and volunteer days.

What makes you a great fit:

While no one candidate will embody every quality, the successful candidate will bring many of the following professional competencies and personal attributes:

• In-depth knowledge of marketing automation platforms, such as Marketo, HubSpot, Pardot, or similar.

• Proficiency in CRM systems, such as Salesforce.

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret data and derive actionable insights.

• Excellent project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and prioritize tasks effectively.

• Strong understanding of digital marketing principles and best practices.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and proactive time management.

• A self-starter who anticipates needs, proactive problem solver and ability to work independently.

Professional education and experience requirements for the role include:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, or a related field.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Marketing Automation Specialist or in a similar role.

About UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement

UL Research Institutes and UL Standards & Engagement are nonprofit organizations dedicated to advancing safety science research through the discovery and application of scientific knowledge. We conduct rigorous independent research and analyze safety data, convene experts worldwide to address risks, share knowledge through safety education and public outreach initiatives, and develop standards to guide safe commercialization of evolving technologies. We foster communities of safety, from grassroots initiatives for neighborhoods to summits of world leaders. Our organization employs collaborative and scientific approaches with partners and stakeholders to drive innovation and progress toward improving safety, security, and sustainability, ultimately enhancing societal well-being.

Our affiliate, UL Solutions, stands alongside us in working for a safer and more sustainable world. UL Solutions conducts testing, verification and certification, and provides training and advisory services, along with data-driven reporting and decision-making tools, for customers around the world.

Learn more about us and the offered benefits, visit our websites at UL.org and ULSE.org.

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