Marketing Program Specialist (Entry Level)

Company: W.B. Mason Company, Inc.
Location: Brockton
Posted on: June 22, 2022

Job Description:

A key stakeholder in digital marketing operations, this position supports marketing program planning and execution within assigned product categories while providing best-in-class vendor experiences. Tasked with developing vendor marketing programs and promotions, this individual will play a vital role in creating data flow and process infrastructures while owning day-to-day communications between both external and internal stakeholders.This position is located at our Brockton, MA Headquarters Office, and has a hybrid schedule.Benefits of working at WB!Flexible hybrid working environment.Company-paid Cell Phone Plan with unlimited text, talk and data.Blue Cross Blue Shield Health Plans with $0 deductible (in-network) for all plans, with various plan designs to meet you and your family's needs.Superior Dental / Vision coverage, FSAs, free EAP, Company-paid life insurance, 401(k) and more!Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesAssist in developing and maintaining vendor partnerships, including negotiating key agreement terms, helping to develop programs, and owning day-to-day communicationsGain a savvy understanding of W.B. Mason's marketing and reporting tools, and best practicesPresent marketing capabilities to vendors for the purpose of securing marketing supportBuild vendor marketing plans in line with negotiated program terms, and company initiativesUtilize relevant analytics, category, competitor, and customer data to support plan building, activity execution, and program negotiationCross-functionally execute all elements of the marketing plans to ensure contract compliance; including, but not limited to: promotional item selection, creative influence, pricingMaintain new merchandise samples; coordinate process for new brand/new product reviews and assist with new item set-up, both from an operational perspective and online contentParticipate in assortment decision-making with manager and vendorsCurate a best-in-class website shopping experience within the web categories assignedLiaison to purchasing, finance, accounting, sales and operations, responsible for ensuring all vendor-related concerns are addressed fully and in a timely mannerAssemble vendor purchase data to ensure buying behavior is in-line with budgeted goalsAssist with developing presentations to senior leadershipOther duties as assignedKnowledge, Skills and AbilitiesAttention to detail, deadline-driven and goal- and results-orientedAbility to build and maintain productive cross-functional relationshipsStrong written, problem-solving and decision-making skillsStrong business acumen and analytical skills, particularly using data sets to problem solve, with a strong ability to achieve resultsAbility to communicate effectively with all levels inside the organization and within the vendor community via phone, email, video conferencing and in-person interactionsEducation and/or ExperienceBachelor's degree required, 0-2 years prior experienceExceptional computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft ExcelStrong grasp of business mathPluses: Prior experience in retail category management, merchandising, buying, planning and allocation, marketing or a related fieldMinimum QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to stand, walk, speak and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands/fingers for data entry and filing. The employee must be able to lift up to 20 pounds.Equal Opportunity EmployerW.B. Mason Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.

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