Chicago – Software Solution Architect

Gate 39 Media, a web development and marketing agency specializing in the financial and agricultural services industry, is seeking a Software Solution Architect to engineer the creation of web and mobile applications. Located in Downtown Chicago, you will work in a team atmosphere using the latest tools and technology. 

In addition to providing our financial services clients with websites and marketing solutions—we create web applications that help businesses grow. From our own software-as-a-service solutions to custom-built portals and applications, we are recognized for our innovative solutions in the financial industry. 

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to join our Marketing Team to help ideate, manage, and execute a variety of integrated marketing campaigns for clients. In addition to interfacing with clients directly in the planning and execution of new campaigns, this role will review, report on, and optimize existing lead generation campaigns, collaborating closely with internal creative, technical, and executive teams.

Reporting to the CMO, the ideal candidate is a proactive individual, with well-developed critical thinking skills who can process, react to, and solve problems as they arise. The ideal candidate will have deep experience managing integrated marketing campaigns, possess exceptional SEO and lead generation skills, be able to professionally interface with clients by email, phone, and in person, and have sharpened marketing skills to produce and report quantifiable results for clients.

Core Qualifications

  • Outstanding organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously within multiple timelines for both retainer clients and one-off projects 
  • Outstanding attention to detail, customer service, and time management and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment 
  • Experience executing, measuring, and optimizing all components of inbound marketing, campaigns designed to drive lead generation
  • Key driver of SEO and lead generation activities, being able to pitch ideas and tactical strategies to measure, optimize, and increase lead generation results for clients
  • Adept at producing results in and measuring KPIs across multiple marketing channels, including web, social, paid campaigns, etc.
  • Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to professionally interface with clients to present new ideas and articulate marketing results  
  • Ability to write content with SEO and messaging at top of mind – emails, calls to action, website content, press releases, social posts, blog posts, etc.  
  • Ability to quickly adapt to internal task management processes and marketing protocols 
  • Working knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite and task management software (such as Asana) 
  • Working knowledge of Google Analytics / AdWords, CRM software (HubSpot, Pardot, Salesforce) 
  • Experience with WordPress and common marketing and social media platforms 
  • Experience in a financial services marketing role a major plus  

Primary Responsibilities

  • Operate as a point of contact for multiple agency retainer clients on multiple projects, managing a variety of campaigns for lead generation and brand-building  
  • Assist CMO with new ideas and tactics to implement new and improve existing lead generation campaigns for a variety of clients 
  • Work with all Marketing Team members to review and advise on methods of optimizing marketing results for retainer clients and help manage marketing platform activities, campaign assets, drip campaigns, social media campaigns, etc. 
  • Assist in the keyword strategy and messaging of paid ad campaigns: Google AdWords, LinkedIn, Facebook and keyword analysis, SEO reports, and lead link-building strategies for clients. 
  • Help manage the task load of internal teams and help manage client expectations through the lifecycle of a project by maintaining communication with clients at from the start, to set project timelines, gather client requirements, through completion, delivery, and follow-up
  • Participate in internal conversations around project updates and how to improve processes 

Education & Experience

  • 9+ years’ agency or agency-like experience in a marketing role, digital content management role, or communications role 
  • 2+ years’ role in Marketing Manager role
  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or journalism (required) 
  • Master’s degree preferred 
  • Work well with multiple, moving, and tight deadlines; Ability to pivot from project-to-project and manage with minimal guidance

Soft Skills

  • Must be able to communicate project requirements and performance status to management, clients, and other stakeholders involved with projects 
  • Must be able to pivot from project to project in a deadline-driven agency environment 
  • Must be professional and personable in addressing clients as well as the internal team 
  • Must be able to work independently with little or no supervision and on behalf of others while adding value to the project process 
  • Creative, organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills. 
  • Excellent interpersonal communication. Big egos need not apply 
  • Work well with tight deadlines in a team environment 
  • Adaptable and quick learner 

Bonus Skills

  • HubSpot Certifications are a big plus as we are a HubSpot Platinum Partner Agency
  • Experience with CMS platforms like WordPress, Infusionsoft, HubSpot, Sitefinity, etc. and social media such as Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc. 
  • Experience with HTML, WordPress, email marketing software, analytics reporting software, design software (Photoshop) is a plus 
  • Experience with PR Web, Hootsuite, Wufoo, YouTube, and keyword reconnaissance software such as SpyFu or SEO Moz 

Company Culture & Benefits

We share a commitment to excellence and a desire to work in a comfortable, friendly atmosphere, so we only hire nice, bright, funny people who are willing to work hard. We are looking to add amazing folks to our team who will bring diversity across many lines, including race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, sex, and country of origin.

THIS FULL-TIME POSITION INCLUDES:

  • Medical and dental insurance benefits
  • Retirement plan with employer matching
  • Paid holidays and personal time off
  • Casual work environment
  • Supply of soda and snacks, free weekly lunches
  • The opportunity to work on diverse projects

This is a full-time Contract role

Annual salary: $75K-$90K

How to Apply

Interested? Great—let’s get started! Position is currently open for immediate start.
Candidates should email resume and link to portfolio to Cezar Camba at jobs@gate39media.com

NOTE: NO RECRUITERS. NO AGENCIES. NO OFFSHORE DESIGN/DEVELOPERS.