Responsibilities

• Develop marketing plans for each store.
• Work directly with the VP of Marketing and assist with the local and national advertising and branding efforts.
• Aid in the coordination of strategic marketing alliances, assist in the production of collateral materials and track marketing promotions.
• Assist the VP of Marketing in the planning, developing and coordinating of all marketing strategies and plans.
• Interface with the regions to identify marketing and sales opportunities and resolve potential issues.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships with various marketing partners including ad agencies, technology partners and public relations firms.
• Assist regional offices with planning industry trade shows and special events.
• Conduct analysis of potential marketing programs, market research and industry competitive information analysis.
• Responsible for being current on publications and industry-related information that impacts company marketing position, image and competitiveness.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Marketing planning skills in areas of analysis and selection of appropriate tactical elements to meet goals.
• Highly organized approach.
• Effective telephone and team skills a must
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the pressure of multiple deadlines and demands from a wide variety of personalities and job functions
• Writing skills and ability to be creative
• Computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher
• May require a bachelor’s degree with two to four years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Some travel required