Marketing Assistant / Sales Support

Summary Job title: Marketing Assistant / Sales Support Job ID: null Department: Riverside - RIS Location: null-null Description Summary: The primary role of the position is to own the marketing efforts of the Profit Center in coordination with the Division Marketing Team. Responsibilities include organizing key support programs for the company, including the administration of the COOP funds and the application of these funds for promotional items, events, sales campaigns, etc. 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. Responsibilities (including but not limited to): Manage counter retailing for the Profit Center and support seasonal resets. Support sales team with customer-specific programs. Create blog or social media content as needed. Support and assist marketing initiatives/agenda as directed or needed. This role will begin with an initial 6-9 month training period to gather experience and knowledge across the business through a rotational training program, product trainings, sales trainings, etc. This position will report to the General Manager and will have interaction across the profit center. 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: General 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 Southern California profit centers may be required. Supervisory Responsibilities: No Essential Job Functions: Marketing Content Update and write content across professional social media platforms 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 profit center Track incentive programs Administer Coop funds including: Control in-house stock of promotional items that use Coop funds Order 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 manager any concerns; track 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 and 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 marketing promos and items needed to be displayed. Track turns and sales with those promotions. Plan and support customer events such as counter days, trade shows, BBQ’s, golf events, parties, sport outings as needed. Works with the general manager and sales leadership as needed or directed CED is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability | Veteran Compensation Range: The compensation range for this position is $60000 to $70000 annually. Other Compensation: The following additional compensation may be applicable for this position: Profit Sharing Benefits: Benefits available for this position are: Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision Care for full-time positions Insurance - Medical only for part-time positions, 30+ hours/week Disability Insurance Life Insurance 401(k) Paid Sick Leave Paid Holidays Paid Vacation Health Savings Account (HSA) and matching Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Teledoc Paid Pregnancy & New Parent Leave #J-18808-Ljbffr Consolidated Electrical Distributors