Marketing Specialist - Loyalty and Promotional

Responsibilities

• Reporting on loyalty-focused offers.
• Billing vendors and retailers for reward-based promotions.
• Managing campaigns targeted at specific shoppers and employee programs.
• Assisting in customer service calls and emails from guests shopping at our rewards locations.
• Assisting in the setup, troubleshooting, and creative solutions to support the ongoing expansion of Associated Food Stores loyalty program
• Performing other related duties as assigned or requested.
• The Marketing Specialist develops and executes marketing campaigns for our independent grocers to drive awareness and sales.
• Assess ongoing campaign and media data to improve campaign efforts.
• Maintain a retailer CRM/tracking tool.
• Work with marketing team members to ensure that training and programs are planned and represented through retailer-facing training opportunities.

Requirements

• The ideal candidate is an extremely proactive, detail-oriented, and creative team player who thrives on ownership of multiple projects in a dynamic environment.
• A high school diploma or equivalent is required, and two years of experience in a related field is preferred.
• Experience with accounts receivable, billing, and invoicing.
• Computer literate and fluent with Microsoft Office (able to use Word and Excel to build spreadsheets and data tables).
• The ability to work within tight timelines is essential, and strong written and oral communication skills are required.
• Experience working with vendors.
• Love of food, cooking, and healthy eating is a plus.
• The Marketing Specialist develops and executes marketing campaigns for our independent grocers to drive awareness and sales.
• Assess ongoing campaign and media data to improve campaign efforts.
• Maintain a retailer CRM/tracking tool.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits offering (health, dental, vision, life, 401(k), vacation, and sick leave as well as unique team member perks and discounts).
• Tuition reimbursement program.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Daily pay option.