Promotions coordinator - Catalogues and specials - FMCG

My client is a prominent distributor within the retail / FMCG industry located on the Brisbane Southside. They have experienced growth and are about to embark on a new direction, so this is an exciting time to join!   

The opportunity has arisen for a promotions coordinator to support the Category Managers in ensuring that the brand(s) is presented consistently, campaigns are delivered to deadline, and that the company remains visible in the market with a competitive merchandise range in price and depth. Co-ordination of weekly catalogues, online creative, promotional / marketing media / POS and reporting advices to retail stores. 

This person will likely be in a similar role now, another relevant role or could be a recent graduate (although a degree is not essential) with some experience in retail or the supplier side and has an ambition to grow into a category manager role in the next few years. We are looking for candidates with the drive to succeed, learn and develop.

Responsibilities:

* Manage direct report(s) Promotions/Marketing Assistant

* Prepare, attend and participate in team meetings when requested

* Source relevant information from Category Manager/Buyers/Suppliers to develop catalogue production

* Identify and Coordinate tasks for the development of Catalogues, Media formats & communications.

* Create/Communicate Timelines for all Promotional & Seasonal Theming and activities

* Create Yearly promotional plan & Campaigns 

* Coordinate and ensure accuracy of promotional uploads 

* Create & provide catalogue brief Theming to marketing agency and report back to CM Team

* Create the weekly catalogue, and/or additional catalogue layouts for marketing

* Communicate catalogue checks to CM(s) and Buyer(s)

* Review all go to market formats ensuring accuracy of communication prior to print media content delivery

* Review & finalise promotional host and promotional pack for stores

* Ensure all supplier/customer service calls are responded to within 24 hours

* Ensure all emails are responded to within 48 hours or escalate as appropriate

* Comply with and complete assigned tasks in a timely manner aligned with business processes all company

 Skills & experience: 

* Year 12 certificate of higher

* MS office competency level 2 or higher 

* Previous experience in Retail / Wholesale or FMCG company preferred

* Promotions/Marketing Media Point of Sale and systems maintenance experience

* Ability to think laterally and approach challenges from a number of angles

* Administrative, communication, planning, interpersonal, analytical skills

* A basic understanding in business promotions, marketing platforms and execution techniques

* General administration

If you're interested then please send your resume via SEEK. For more information please contact Robbert Sindorf for a confidential discussion.