Marketing Specialist I, Europe

Company Overview
Since 1984, SCS Global Services has been a pioneer and leader in the field of sustainability standards and third-party certification, working across the economy in the natural resources, built environment, food and agriculture, consumer products, and climate sectors. Partnering with companies, government agencies, NGOs, and stakeholders, we are striving to advance sustainable development goals through independent assessment, the application of sound science, and innovative solutions. Through these services, we are enabling decision-makers and purchasers to make informed decisions, giving innovators a competitive edge, and helping to drive the development of leadership standards to create a framework for continuous improvement.

Job Overview
SCS is hiring a talented marketing professional who is a self-starter and an autonomous, effective collaborator to help build our brand and provide direct support to our Europe-based teams. The Marketing Specialist, Europe will work directly with European teams across various programs and countries, adhering to the organization's marketing guidelines to increase SCS' visibility and exposure through marketing strategy and initiatives, and supporting program implementation and development in Europe.

This important position reports to the Business Development and Strategy Director for Europe. The Marketing Specialist represents a link between sales executives, marketing, programs, and operations, all based in Europe. This position is responsible for supporting the preparation of promotional strategies, assisting with the planning and organization of marketing campaigns, participating in trade shows and conferences, supporting online webinars and trainings, and updating social media channels. The ideal candidate is passionate about our sustainability mission, has a history of demonstrated success, and can identify what's required to effectively articulate and elevate SCS's value proposition.

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The following list of services is not exhaustive and will expand or change as the organization grows and responds to market demand.

Relevant Standards/Schemes

• Forestry (FSC, PEFC, SBP)
• Biofuels (ISCC, RSB, 2BS, INS, Bonsucro, RSPO)
• Circular Materials and Products (Recycled Content, Textile Exchange, FEMB)
• EU Regulations (EUDR, CBAM, ETS)
• Food (Seafood, Aquaculture, BRC, SMETA)
• IMS (ISO 14001, 9001, 45001)

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Support the development of a marketing strategy that will lead to the organization of marketing campaigns to generate leads that support sales goals in Europe
• Assist the creation of strategic marketing reports with input on market intelligence content
• Support strategies to establish SCS' branded standards in the market
• Attend, coordinate, and promote events such as webinars and trade shows
• Research, identify, and recommend SCS participation in sector associations aimed at increasing the visibility of SCS in Europe
• Attend marketing team meetings
• Maintain company database and CRM systems (Salesforce CRM)
• Conduct competitive research to deliver marketing campaigns
• Create and monitor SCS Global Services Europe social media posts and ad campaigns to increase search authority, website traffic, and leads
• Follow and update the necessary procedures to ensure compliance with EU data protection legislation during marketing campaigns and other forms of communication
• Work across divisions, teams, and entities, including collaborating closely with the corporate marketing team to execute marketing strategies and develop marketing materials adapted to various European markets

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Public Relations, or equivalent work experience and
• 2+ years of experience in Marketing, Business Development, Sales, Account Management, Customer Service, or similar role
• Passion for marketing, best practices, and different B2B marketing approaches
• Strong desire to learn and expand knowledge about certification services and sustainability programs
• Focused on data-driven marketing initiatives
• Understanding of sales and business performance metrics
• Excellent organizational skills and strong attention to detail with a professional drive
• Excellent verbal and written communication in English
• Professional proficiency in at least one other major EU language (German, Spanish, French, Italian, or Dutch)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Salesforce, and HubSpot
• Initiative and ability to work independently and use professional judgement; responsive and adaptive

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Marketing, Business, or Public Relations
• General understanding of or knowledge in the sustainability industry (challenges, regulation, etc.)

The above description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Additional duties outside of normal responsibilities may be required from time to time as assigned.

Working Remotely
SCS is recruiting all open roles to be remote; allowing our employees the ability to work flexibly and allowing SCS as a company to diversify the experience and perspectives of our growing workforce. This is a home-office based role and may include travel with local, domestic, and/or international trips. Details will be clarified during the recruitment process.

Estimated Annual Salary
22, ,000 EUR

EEOC Statement
SCS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. SCS complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.