Marketing Specialist

Why Choose Ahola

Ahola is a third-generation family-owned business with 55 years of payroll tax and HR experience. Our culture is family-like supportive and fun-we celebrate wins back each other up and live our values: perseverance authenticity follow-through energy and employee first. Weve served over 10000 small businesses nationwide and have been named a Top Workplace five years in a row with a specialty recognition for our benefits 2025 Ahola returned to the Northcoast 99 list of top employers in Northeast Ohio.

The Role

The Marketing Assistant provides hands-on support across digital marketing campaign execution sales enablement and day-to-day marketing operations. This is an entry-level role ideal for a motivated curious and adaptable self-starter who wants to grow in marketing and gain exposure to modern tools platforms and real-world campaigns.

The Marketing Assistant supports the Marketing Manager in executing integrated marketing initiatives using AI tools managing data and analytics supporting events and keeping marketing projects organized in a fast-moving environment where priorities may change daily.

This role blends creativity writing research analytics and execution with strong opportunities to learn digital marketing AI-enabled workflows and B2B marketing fundamentals.

Marketing & Campaign Support

• Assist with the planning coordination and execution of marketing initiatives including service launches digital campaigns email marketing social media web content presentations sales collateral and internal communications.
• Support content and copy creation for blogs social media posts emails and web content using AI-assisted tools for drafting ideation editing and repurposing.
• Collaborate on content calendars and campaign timelines to ensure deliverables are completed on time.
• Conduct basic research on industry trends competitors and marketing best practices.
• Assist with tracking campaign performance and compiling reports under guidance.

Digital AI & Analytics

• Assist with website updates landing pages and basic SEO tasks.
• Help track and organize marketing metrics across email web and social channels; summarize findings for the Marketing Manager.
• Use AI and automation tools to support efficiency consistency and accuracy in marketing tasks.
• Support CRM activities such as contact organization list building tagging and campaign support.
• Gain hands-on experience using HubSpot Marketing Hub and/or Sales Hub including emails forms lists workflows and basic reporting.

Sales Enablement & Event Support

• Assist with the creation and updating of sales materials including presentations one-pagers service sheets and email templates.
• Support trade shows expos and sales meetings by helping coordinate logistics materials schedules and follow-up.
• Assist with organizing and distributing post-event lead lists to the sales team.
• Support sales outreach efforts by helping prepare campaign assets and messaging.

Communications & Operations

• Assist with internal and external communications including newsletters announcements and client-facing content.
• Take meeting notes track action items and help manage timelines and deadlines across projects.
• Maintain marketing databases digital files creative assets and shared folders.
• Support scheduling logistics and special projects as assigned.
• Adapt to changing priorities and assist where needed to keep projects moving forward.

Education & Experience

• Associate or bachelors degree in marketing communications business or a related field preferred (or currently pursuing).
• Internship part-time freelance or project-based experience in marketing communications writing or digital media is a plus.
• Experience with CRM systems email platforms or marketing tools is helpful but not required.
• Interest in B2B marketing technology or professional services is a plus.

Skills Systems & Competencies

• Strong writing skills and a willingness to write and edit content for blogs social media emails and marketing materials.
• Organized detail-oriented and able to manage time tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Ability to juggle multiple projects and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable learning new tools platforms and technology.
• Interest in AI tools and modern marketing workflows.
• Creative mindset with a willingness to contribute ideas and take initiative.
• Familiarity with Canva or similar design tools; basic knowledge of Adobe tools is a plus.
• Exposure to HubSpot Marketing Hub or Sales Hub preferred but not required; training will be provided.
• Basic understanding of CRM concepts and data organization.
• Experience with Microsoft Office 365 suite.
• Awareness of Google tools (Google Analytics Google Workspace) is a plus.
• An interest in learning about the isolved HCM platform and gaining a basic understanding of the web-based system.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate across teams.
• Flexible adaptable and open to shifting priorities.
• Professional positive attitude with a strong work ethic.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay semi-annual bonus potential
• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical dental vision accident hospitalization and critical illness insurance as well as company-paid life insurance and short-term disability
• Generous paid time off holidays volunteer time parental leave and your birthday off!
• Employee engagement events fitness reimbursement and professional development support

Do you have questions about this role

Contact Aholas Human Resources Team at . They can help answer any of your questions.

The AHOLA Corporation provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees and administers all aspects and conditions of employment without regard to the following: Race Color Age Sex Sexual orientation Gender Gender identity Religion National origin Pregnancy Physical or mental disability Military or veteran status or Genetic information. Equal employment opportunity applies to but is not limited to employment status training promotion demotion transfer leaves of absence and termination.

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