• Marketing Manager

    Applied Technical Services, Inc. (Marietta, GA)


    Position Type Full Time Indirect

     

    Category Marketing

    Description

    Applied Technical Services, LLC (“ATS” or the “Company”) is a leading provider of critical testing, inspection, certification, and compliance services. The Company serves clients across a diverse set of large and stable end markets including manufacturing, power generation, aerospace, medical, and defense. ATS was founded in 1967 and is headquartered in Marietta, GA. Today the Company employs nearly 2,100 team members in over 95 locations across the United States.

     

    Our purpose is to create a safe and reliable world and our mission is to deliver assurance through precise technical and professional services.

    The Position:

    We’re looking for a hands-on Marketing Manager to lead our marketing project team and drive execution across multiple channels. This role manages Marketing Project Coordinators who support graphic design, Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and a variety of emerging marketing initiatives. The Marketing Manager ensures projects are prioritized, scoped, delivered on time, and aligned with brand standards and business goals.

     

    This is a salaried position and will work in our Marietta office 3–4 days per week, with the remaining time remote.

    Key Responsibilities

    Team Leadership & Project Management

     

    + Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Marketing Project Coordinators.

    + Set clear priorities, timelines, and workload distribution across design and digital projects.

    + Establish and improve workflows, project briefs, approval processes, and performance standards.

    + Lead recurring team meetings, status updates, and cross-functional planning sessions.

    + Foster a positive, accountable, and growth-oriented team culture.

     

    Campaign Execution & Channel Oversight

     

    + Oversee planning and execution of multi-channel marketing campaigns, including:

    + Graphic design and creative production

    + Google Ads / paid search campaigns

    + Organic and paid social media

    + Email marketing and nurture campaigns

    + Ensure all deliverables meet brand guidelines and quality expectations.

    + Review and approve creative, ad copy, and campaign builds before launch.

     

    Strategy, Reporting & Optimization

     

    + Translate business objectives into actionable marketing plans and quarterly priorities.

    + Track results across channels, analyze key metrics, and share performance insights.

    + Identify opportunities to improve campaign performance and operational efficiency.

    + Maintain marketing calendars, dashboards, and documentation.

    + Collaborate with leadership on budget planning and ROI measurement.

     

    Cross-Functional Collaboration

     

    + Partner with Sales, Product, Operations, and leadership to align marketing execution with company goals.

    + Coordinate with external vendors or freelancers as needed.

    + Serve as a main point of contact for internal marketing requests and ensure expectations are managed clearly.

    Qualifications

    Required Qualifications

    + Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience).

    + 2+ years of marketing experience with increasing responsibility.

    + Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-moving environment.

    + Working knowledge of key marketing channels: Google Ads, social media, email marketing, and creative workflows.

    + Strong communication skills—able to simplify priorities and align stakeholders.

    + Comfortable interpreting performance metrics and using data to guide decisions.

    Preferred Qualifications

    + Experience managing marketing workflow tools (Asana, Monday.com, Trello, Jira, etc.).

    + Familiarity with design tools and creative processes (Adobe Suite, Canva, Figma).

    + Experience with CRM/email platforms (HubSpot, Mailchimp, Salesforce Marketing Cloud, etc.).

     

    Key Competencies

     

    + Leadership & Coaching: Develops people and builds trust.

    + Project Ownership: Drives clarity, timelines, and follow-through.

    + Strategic Thinking: Sees the big picture and prioritizes accordingly.

    + Creative & Digital Fluency: Understands how channels work and what “good” looks like.

    + Process Improvement Mindset: Always looking to streamline and scale execution.

    + Communication: Keeps everyone aligned and informed without noise.

     

    What Success Looks Like

     

    + Marketing projects are consistently delivered on time, on brand, and on goal.

    + The specialist/coordinator team is supported, growing, and working efficiently.

    + Campaign performance is tracked, shared clearly, and improved over time.

    + Marketing is seen internally as organized, responsive, and impactful.

     

    EOE/AA/M/F/Vet/Disability

     

    ATS is an equal opportunity employer where employment is based upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination due to race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.