Marketing Assistant / Sales Support

Marketing Assistant / Sales Support

The primary role of the position is to assist the Marketing Manager and the sales personnel in the marketing efforts of the company. Organize some key support programs for the company, including the administration of the COOP funds and the application of these funds for promotional items. They will track and ensure complete usage of the funds, request of fund reimbursement, collection of funds etc. Attention to detail is required to manage customer reports. Contribute to major customer support tasks and reporting including keeping track of incentives. Manage counter retailing and support seasonal resets. Support sales team with customer-specific programs determined by Frost. Create blog or social media content as needed. Support and assist marketing initiatives/agenda as directed or needed. This position will report to the Marketing Manager and will have interaction with all of the sales team and management at Frost. Follow all workplace safety standards and follow established safety procedures. Identify any issues, take corrective action, and report to supervisor as appropriate. Attend all required Frost-provided safety orientation and training.

Reports To:

Marketing Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing, communications with Graphic art experience desired, but not a requirement.
• Excellent written/oral communication skills
• Working knowledge of distribution business systems, Microsoft Office Products such as Word, Excel, Access, Outlook and Adobe Acrobat Pro required, as well as other general office equipment. Familiarity with Eclipse or other automated business operating systems preferred.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Illustrator and Photoshop knowledge desired but not required

Additional Competencies:

• Ability to multi-task and stay organized
• Punctual
• Excellent organization skills
• Ability to express, direct and execute the operations of assigned responsibilities
• Ability to conceive & recommend innovative process improvements and department development recommendations.

Working Conditions:

This position operates in a professional office environment and may require extended periods of sitting. Some travel among branches may be required.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

No

Essential Job Functions:

• Marketing Content
• Update and write blog content
• Search Engine Marketing-Create and track ads online
• Support the Digital Coordinator with Frost's message on Social Media and blogs
• Recruitment
• Help coordinate recruitment campaigns including career fairs, and keeping postings online up to date and accurate
• Work with Digital Coordinator for all graphics and updates
• Reporting
• Maintain and keep accurate reporting for customers and specialized programs for the entire company.
• Track incentive programs for both our MO and IL branches, this could include credits for events
• Administer Coop funds including:
• Control in-house stock of promotional items that use Coop funds
• Orders and distribute promotional items (out of closet) such as shirts, caps, etc.
• Define the application of promotional items and allocate consistently and appropriately
• Use good judgment with cost vs. reward. Discuss with the sales managers any concerns; informally keep them aware of disbursements
• Create/develop spread sheets of available Coop funds and usage
• Communicate available funds on a timely basis to sales management and Marketing management
• Request reimbursement with vendors, input information into Eclipse, track the status of request until reimbursed through COOP funds or with product
• Counter Resets
• Update counters with seasonal resets
• Maintain signage and design
• Coordinate with all six counters on marketing promos and items needed to be displayed. Track turns and sales with those promotions.
• Supports customer events such as counter days, trade shows, BBQ's, golf events, parties, sport outings and the boxing event as needed.
• Works with the marketing manager and sales leadership as needed or directed
• Comply with all Frost policies

CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran