Storage Marketing Strategist

Location:

2727 N Central Ave, Phoenix, Arizona 85004 United States of America

This role will be onsite in Phoenix, Arizona.

U-Haul Self-Storage Department is looking for a Marketing Strategist that will be responsible for establishing and implementing appropriate rate schedules as well as coordinating timely establishment of new and conversion construction projects with various internal teams.

The ideal candidate is also expected to effectively engage communication with U-Haul field staff as well as resident construction team to have a hand in seeing the marketing needs. The candidate is also desired to possess high analytical skills, very strong verbal and written communication, high level of attention to detail and very well organized.

We are looking for a person that can wear many hats, work independently, efficiently, communicate effectively, and has a strong attention to detail that will support our field teams in U.S. states and Canadian provinces.

Essential Duties:

• Establish and maintain appropriate self-storage rental rate schedules.

• Analyze competitor rates for a designated area and trends over time, determine the need for a rate change and make recommendations.

• Resolve operational challenges via continued communication with U-Haul field teams.

• Ensure all U-Haul self-storage operations are within the boundaries of company policies and procedures, continue to be part of their development and update.

• Provide support to U-Haul Field executives with analysis and data in regard to their specific area of responsibility.

• Coordinate creation/delivery of marketing materials for corporate and field teams such as: business plan, self-storage layouts, facility maps, navigational facility directories, rate menu boards, and other signage needs via resident Technical Illustrators.

• Interpret construction layout, security plan and diagrams provided to make sure that the current marketing documentation is accurate and coordinate current/future updates via various internal teams.

• Effectively inquire and correspond to all related U-Haul teams with construction development and facility related changes to related documentation concisely and accurately.

• Manage a variety of tasks within a tight time schedule.

• Actively coordinating internal teams for successful delivery of projects.

• Stay up to speed of industry trends and know how.

Other Duties Performed Occasionally or Infrequently:

Perform special projects assigned by division VP and other U-Haul senior management.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications or Business Management or related field required.

Graduate degree preferred.

Experience:

Min of 1-2 years of marketing experience desired.

Skills/Required Knowledge:

Professional Knowledge (desired):

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Tools/Machinery:

Must be able to operate standard office equipment such as photocopier, personal computer, printers, and multi-line telephone.

U-Haul Offers:

• Medical insurance

• Prescription drug plans

• Dental & Vision plan with hearing care discounts

• Onsite medical clinic for team members and eligible family members

• New indoor fitness gym (Midtown Phoenix campus)

• Get Fit Gym Reimbursement Program

• Registered Dietitian Program

• WeightWatchers®

• CVS Virtual Care

• U‑Haul Kids Program

• 24‑Hour Nurse Line

• Wellness Program (Healthier You initiatives & challenges)

• Mindset App Reimbursement

• Pet Insurance & Wellness plans

• Career stability

• Opportunities for advancement

• Valuable on‑the‑job training

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Free online courses for personal and professional development at U‑Haul University®

• 401(k) Savings Plan

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Company‑paid life insurance

• Voluntary life insurance options

• Short-Term and Long‑Term Disability

• Critical Illness, Accident & Hospital Indemnity plans

• Business & business travel insurance

• MetLaw Legal Program

• MetLife Auto & Home Insurance

• LifeLock Identity Theft Protection

• Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar® Financial Wellness Program

• U‑Haul Federal Credit Union

• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time

• You Matter Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Discounts on cell phone plans, hotels, computers, vehicles & more

• Community involvement & volunteer opportunities

• U‑Haul Mothers Program (Paid maternity leave)

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U-Haul Holding Company, and its family of companies including U-Haul International, Inc. (“U-Haul”), continually strives to create a culture of health and wellness. Consistent with applicable state law, U-Haul will not hire or re-hire individuals who use nicotine products. The states in which U-Haul will decline to hire nicotine users are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Iowa, Kansas, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. U-Haul has observed this hiring practice since February 1, 2020 as part of our commitment to a healthy work environment for our team.

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