Westlake Services
Westlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the Nation.We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is. Through hiring the best fitting applicant and supporting our people in further developing their skills, we transition our Applicants into Westlake Warriors (our people).With 30% YOY growth and assets of 20 Billion, we are always looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our presence in the Auto Finance Industry. Westlake Financial believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 35,000 dealer partners throughout North America.WESTLAKE WARRIOR | Marketing Associate Brief Descriptions: The Marketing Associate reports to the Marketing Manager and carries responsibility for seamlessly planning and executing on appropriate marketing programs. Coordinates and leads activities and initiatives with other departments and divisions in the organization to ensure that the company has a consistent and powerful message, and a strong brand.DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to):Work collaboratively with a diverse team to create and manage cross-organizational and integrated marketing communicationStrategize, manage and coordinate projects with management, vendors and contractors for the development and production of sales communication, events, and promotional materials, web site content/creative, and other marketing collateral.Provide writing and editing support for all outbound communications including all press releases, promotional materials, website content, and other marketing collateral.Creative thinker with background in graphic design and video editingReview and edit existing promotional materials for marketing effectiveness, cross-selling implications and adherence to brandLaunch and monitor the success of digital campaignsPlan, manage, coordinate marketing and sales division eventsManage and update all communication portalsSucceed and comfort working in a fast-paced, roll-up-your sleeves environmentKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSESRequires excellent written and verbal skillsAbility to effectively work under tight deadlines and manage projects independentlyResourceful problem solverExcellent people skills and an upbeat and enthusiastic attitudeStrong organizational skills and keen attention to detailGeneral programming skills to include knowledge of statistical programs (i.e. SAS, SAP, SPSS, Matlab, etc.) and/or advanced database programs is desiredExperience with Marketing Cloud, Campaign Monitors, Pardot, or Hubspot Experience managing Websites using WordPressExperience with SEO/SEMBusinesswire, PRNewswire or Other Press distribution portals Survey MonkeyMicrosoft 365 Products - Excel, PowerPoint, WordAdobe Creative Suite - Photoshop Illustrator InDesign, XDEDUCATIONA bachelor's degree in marketing, business, communications, or a related field is requiredEXPERIENCEMinimum 2 years' experience in marketing preferredSalary: $55,000 - $69,000 per yearThe exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable. FULL TIME BENEFITSMedical, Dental, and Vision benefits Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans Flexible Spending Account 401K matching Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $20 Billion Company, plus company matching Wellness Programs Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) Career Path Opportunities Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions Annual Flu ShotPaid Vacations Days Paid Sick days Paid holidays HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office) Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program UKG Wallet ABOUT USPeople. Purpose. Passion.These are the hallmarks of Westlake Financial and have been since our inception in 1988. Westlake specializes in prime to sub-prime automotive financing, helping car dealerships do what they do best: sell cars. Our unique credit approval software (known as "The Buy Program ©") allows dealers to get an on-the-spot loan approval without waiting for callbacks, faxbacks, or rehashes.Westlake Financial is an Internet based, privately held finance company that specializes in the acquisition and servicing of sub-prime and non-prime automotive retail installment contracts. Headquartered in Southern California, Westlake originates indirect retail installment contracts through a network of 21,000 new and used car dealers throughout the United States. All collections and servicing are performed in-house from its central facility located in the Mid-Wilshire area of Los Angeles.Westlake's success didn't just happen overnight. It took years of hard work, cultivation, and smart intuition to get to where we are today. Not content to rest on our laurels, Westlake continues to build and refine, always keeping our dealers and customers in mind.CONTACT UShttps://www.westlakefinancial.com/careers/ACKNOWLEDGMENTSWe will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.We are an equal opportunity employer and do not unlawfully discriminate in employment. No question on this application is used for the purpose of limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs is available to all persons. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the organization. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.