Marketing Manager

• Are you excited by the idea of creating and managing all marketing efforts for an education business?
  
• Do you have an entrepreneurial spirit that drives you to succeed?
  
• Are you interested in making an impact on hundreds of kids and their families?
  
• Are you looking for a job where you will enjoy going to work every day?
  

SCORE! is looking for outstanding marketing professionals to join a team of business and educational leaders that is helping to solve the education crisis in America through the operation of successful businesses. We recruit and hire the best and the brightest from a variety of backgrounds. SCORE! is committed to providing all employees with an opportunity to take on a significant amount of ownership and responsibility upon hire and throughout their career.

Position Summary:The Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and managing local school and community partnerships. S/he will host in-center and offsite events in order to increase brand awareness and to generate quality membership leads for the SCORE! Center.

Responsibilities:

• Secure and manage partnerships with local schools and community groups.
• Design and implement local lead generation programs.
• Build Relationships with school personnel, community leaders, parents and students.
• Sell SCORE! programs by effectively communicating the value and benefits to prospective members.
• Develop and execute ongoing marketing activities including but not limited to:
  Presentations at PTA meetings, schools and community organizations; a presence at community events, street fairs and forums; partnerships with local businesses; eye-catching sidewalk marketing.
• Hire, train, and develop part-time marketing staff when applicable.
• Work closely with colleagues to constantly improve lead quality and sales conversion.
• Maintain the inventory of marketing materials and collateral.
• Participate in other Center activities such as communicating with parents, membership sales, student instruction and the oversight of tutors.

Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree: excellent academic record
• Passion for Marketing; 1-2 years of marketing experience preferred
• Enthusiasm for customer service, sales and business growth
• Entrepreneurial spirit and passion for impacting the education industry
• Leadership and team motivation skills
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Strong interpersonal, communication (both verbal and written) and presentation skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details
• Outstanding creative thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment
• Ability to travel extensively within the local area
• Flexibility to attend marketing events occurring during evenings and weekends
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

Company Overview:
SCORE! Educational Centers (www.scorelearning.com) is a leading provider of after-school learning programs for students in grades K through 9, and is the retail educational services division of Kaplan, Inc./The Washington Post Company. Since 1992 SCORE! has served over 500,000 students and currently operates in 8 states and the District of Columbia. Our goal is to help students reach their academic potential in a fun environment that helps students develop self-confidence and a love of learning. Our programs include small group tutoring, feature individualized curriculum in multiple subjects to meet each child's learning needs, and include personal coaching, and positive reinforcement. SCORE! is an equal opportunity employer.

To apply: If you would like to apply for a position with SCORE! please use our online application.