Sr Marketing Specialist

About HALO 

We are HALO! We build brand engagement for our over 60,000 clients globally and lead our $25B industry through the dedication of over 2,000 team members across the United States. As a global leader in branded merchandise, uniform programs, and recognition and incentive solutions, HALO combines unparalleled creativity, targeted strategic insights, the diversity of our talent, and flawless execution to unleash the energy and spark the magic that create unforgettable moments, energizing and amplifying brands to capture—and hold—the attention of the people who matter most to our client’s success. 

About the Role

The Senior Marketing Specialist is a versatile, hands-on marketer who will play an important role in driving HALO’s growth through integrated marketing, content and demand generation.

Approximately 60% of the role will focus on Recruiting + M&A Marketing, where this person will help shape the strategy and own the development and execution of campaigns designed to attract high performing sellers and business owners to HALO, while strengthening our presence within the promotional products industry. The remaining 40% will support HALO’s broader demand generation and content efforts, including business development campaigns, email marketing, thought leadership, seller social content, and other programs designed to engage clients and prospects and create growth opportunities.

We’re looking for a well-rounded marketer who can think strategically, get creative, and roll up their sleeves to execute. The ideal candidate brings ideas to the table, develops the brief, creates compelling content, connects the dots across channels, and is always looking for new and better ways to reach our audiences and drive growth

What You’ll Do

Recruiting + M&A Marketing | 60%

• Partner with Demand Generation and Recruiting leadership to shape marketing strategies that attract and engage prospective sellers, business owners, and M&A opportunities for HALO 
• Take ownership of translating growth priorities into integrated campaign strategies and briefs, defining audiences, messaging, content, and measurement, and driving programs from idea through execution
• Develop and execute integrated campaigns across email, direct mail, paid media, digital, social, industry advertising, and events, including nurture and targeted prospecting programs
• Develop compelling content and storytelling across emails, landing pages, articles, thought leadership, ads, direct mail, presentations, seller stories, and other communications.
• Build HALO’s visibility and presence within the promotional products industry through publications, associations, events, sponsorships, advertising, content, and new opportunities to reach priority audiences
• Measure performance, continually optimize campaigns and bring forward new ideas and approaches to strengthen seller recruiting and M&A marketing

HALO Demand Generation + Content | 40%

• Support the development and execution of integrated demand generation campaigns across email, paid media, content and digital channels, contributing ideas, messaging, content and campaign assets from concept through launch.
• Write and develop email marketing content for HALO sellers to share with clients, including trends, new catalogs and collections, seasonal opportunities, tentpole initiatives, and HALO capabilities
• Develop blogs, articles, thought leadership and other content that brings HALO’s trends, insights, expertise, capabilities and client stories to life and supports broader brand and demand generation priorities
• Support HALO’s seller social strategy, helping develop content, campaigns and ready-to use social assets that make it easy for sellers to build their presence, engage clients, and amplify HALO content through their own networks
• Support business development and targeted prospecting campaigns, developing messaging, briefs, content, and campaign assets for priority audiences and growth opportunities
• Partner across Marketing, Merchandising, Supplier Relations, Sales and other teams to find the stories worth telling and turn them into compelling marketing content

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in integrated marketing, demand generation, content marketing, digital marketing, B2B marketing or a related field
• A strong generalist marketing foundation with the ability to move fluidly between strategy, creative thinking, content development and hands-on execution
• Strong writing and storytelling skills, with the ability to create compelling content for different audiences, formats and channels
• Experience developing and executing integrated campaigns across email, direct mail, digital, content, paid media and other channels
• A self-starter who can independently drive work forward, manage multiple priorities and effectively collaborate across teams and stakeholders
• Creative, curious and growth-oriented, with the confidence to think big, bring forward new ideas, experiment and continually look for better ways to reach an audience

Compensation: The estimated base salary range for this position is between $55,000 - $80,000 annually. Please note that this pay range serves as a general guideline and reflects a broad spectrum of labor markets across the US. While it is uncommon for candidates to be hired at or near the top of the range, compensation decisions are influenced by various factors. At HALO, these include, but are not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, location, education and training, key skills, internal equity, external market data, and broader market and business considerations. 

Benefits: At HALO, we offer benefits that support all aspects of your life, helping you find a work-life balance that’s right for you. Our comprehensive benefits include nationwide coverage for Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance, along with additional Voluntary Benefits. Prepare for your financial future with our 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, Health Savings Accounts (HSA), and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).

Application Information: To apply to this opportunity, click the APPLY button at the top right or very bottom of the screen to complete our online application. A resume is optional, so you may choose to upload and have the application prefill with your information. There are 5 sections to complete in total, including General information, Work History, Education, Compliance, and optional demographic questions. Once you have successfully submitted your application, you will receive a submission confirmation email from our system.

Application Deadline: Applications are reviewed and processed only when there is a specific need or opportunity, rather than on a fixed schedule or at a set deadline. Because they are reviewed on an as-needed basis, a job posting will be removed once the position has been filled or is no longer available.

More About HALO:

At HALO, we energize our clients' brands and amplify their stories to capture the attention of those who matter most. That’s why over 60,000 small- and mid-sized businesses partner with us, making us the global leader in the branded merchandise industry.

Career Advancement: At HALO, we’re passionate about promoting from within. Internal promotions have been key to our exponential growth over the past few years. With so many industry leaders at HALO, you’ll have the opportunity to accelerate your career by learning from their experience, insights, and skills. Plus, you'll gain access to HALO’s influential global network, leadership opportunities, and diverse perspectives.

Culture: We love working here, and we’re confident you will too. At HALO, you’ll experience a culture of ingenuity, inclusion, and relentless determination. We push the limits of possibility and imagination by staying curious, humble, and bold breaking through yesterdays limits. Diversity fuels our creativity, and we thrive when each of us contributes to an inclusive environment based on respect, dignity, and equity. We hold ourselves to a high standard of excellence with a commitment to results and supporting one another with accountability, transparency, and dependability.

Recognition: At HALO, your success is our success. You can count on us to celebrate your wins. Colleagues across the company will join in recognizing your milestones and nominating you for awards. Over time, you’ll accumulate recognition that can be converted into gift cards, trips, concert tickets, and merchandise from your favorite brands.

Flexibility: Many of our roles offer hybrid work options, and we pride ourselves on flexible schedules that help you balance professional and personal demands. We believe that supporting our customers is a top priority and trust that you and your manager will collaborate to create a schedule that achieves this goal.

HALO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We insist on an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Inclusion is a core value at HALO and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people.

HALO participates in E-Verify. Please see the following notices in English and Spanish for important information: E-Verify Participation and Right to Work.

HALO is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process – including the online application and/or overall selection process – you may email us at [email protected]. Please do not use this as an alternative method for general inquiries or status on applications as you will not receive a response. Reasonable requests will be reviewed and responded to on a case-by-case basis.