What are the responsibilities and job description for the Marketing Coordinator position at Discount Tire Careers?
Here at Discount Tire, we celebrate the spirit of our people with extraordinary pride and enthusiasm. Our business has been growing for more than 60 years and now is the best time in our history to join us. We are opening more locations every year and we are always looking for qualified individuals to join us in our growth. We are a company that promotes from within, both in our retail and corporate operations.
Under immediate supervision, the Marketing Coordinator supports the management of marketing programs and initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Coordinates with internal teams, external partners (brand representatives), external promotion vendors to support the strategic planning and tactical execution of promotions – including overseeing promotion setup and fulfillment, reviewing and editing advertising materials, and generating reports and presentations.
• Supports promotions programs through management of promotion calendar, researching and tracking competitive promotions activity and assisting with drafting promotions related communications.
• Responsible for monitoring promotion related customer surveys and facilitating responses.
• Supports showroom marketing programs by assisting with compliance audit efforts, reviewing communication pieces, and other tasks as assigned.
• Provides administrative support to the marketing team, as needed.
• Schedules and coordinates meetings, calendars, conference rooms, events and other similar activities for the marketing team.
• Attends marketing team or vendor meetings and provides meeting minutes to team members.
• Supports sports marketing, grass roots and product launch projects, as needed.
• Participates in learning opportunities/ activities to gain an understanding of basic brand marketing concepts, including but not limited to, best practices, methodology/ strategy, research, analysis and processes.
• Stays current on the latest industry technologies, trends and strategies.
• Assists employees, vendors or other customers by answering questions related to marketing processes, procedures and services.
• Completes work in a timely and accurate manner while providing exceptional customer service.
• Other duties as assigned.
Job RequirementsQualifications:
• This position requires a minimum of one year of administrative, office, customer service or related experience. Knowledge of marketing methodologies is highly desirable.
• Must demonstrate strong attention to detail.
• Must possess strong organization skills, including the ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects to meet various deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to gather/ research market and competitor information is necessary.
• Ability to identify problems, review information to develop and evaluate options is essential.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including skills with Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Lotus Notes are necessary. Proficiency with Smartsheet or similar project management software is preferred.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships with cross functional teams and vendors is required.
• This position requires excellent communication, interpersonal and customer service skills.
• The ability to work efficiently and accurately under pressure, meet deadlines, present a professional demeanor and work well independently is essential.
• Customer service skills including the ability to manage and respond to different customer situations while maintaining a positive and friendly attitude is essential.
• In addition, organizational and problem solving skills, a can-do attitude, and the ability to adjust to changing requirements are essential.
• Maintaining confidentiality, treating others with respect and upholding Company values are key attributes.
Educational Requirements:
This position requires a high school diploma or GED. A Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or related discipline is preferred
Work Days:
Normal work days are Monday through Friday. Occasional Saturdays and Sundays may be necessary.
Work Hours:
Normal work hours are 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Additional hours may be necessary.