Merchandise Service Coordinator

CHARACTERISTICS OF THE CLASS:
This position is responsible for managing and coordinating the day-to-day functions of merchandising services, including marketing communications and performs related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Marketing Communication:
? Works with Merchandise Managers, Customer Service, Distributor Sales and Management to produce, publish, and distribute cross divisional price lists, catalogs, promotional flyers, ads etc? for the divisions. Obtains and negotiates printing quotes and distribution dates.
o Central Ad coordinator for National Account & Key Account Managers to manage ad requests and deadlines cross divisionally.
o Verifies that all information is communicated accurately to Graphic Artists. Disseminates information as necessary, to sales forces, dealer representatives, and management
? Coordinates distribution of materials working with Distributor Sales National Account and Key Account Managers.
? Coordinates printing of all cross divisional promotional materials.
? Procures and coordinates the fulfillment and distribution of all promotional products including high value items.
? Supports Senior Merchandise Manager in producing sales collateral materials for Government, Schools and Alliance.

Merchandising Administrative Support:
? Supports Director of Merchandising and Senior Merchandise Manager is maintaining departmental files, coordinating departmental meetings, travel arrangements and other duties as deemed necessary
? Maintains ad allowance program, acts as liaison with Graphics and Distributor Sales to meet dealer advertising deadlines.
o Manages the distributor media calendars.
o Provide monthly budget spending updates.
o Centralized coordination of payments and processing of distributor related expenses back to appropriate divisions.
? Coordinates development of communication of cross divisional promotional calendars
? Supports administration of School Grant and Alliance loyalty programs (production of support materials, maintenance of files, disbursements of payments, etc)
? Develop and maintain competitive activity survey to include promotional offers, new product launches, advertising activity, etc
? Administer sales and media lead program
? Coordinates and manages the merchandising project calendar.
? Maintains Merchandising and Distribution SOP?s
o Ensures the procedures and processes are being implemented and are tracking to the expected completion date.

RELATED DUTIES:
? Provides monthly reports by describing details of activity on assigned tasks. Other reports will be submitted when appropriate.
? Performs special tasks and assignments as required

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Training and Experience
? A bachelor?s degree in marketing or a related field, supplemented by two years work experience.
? Some supervisory experience preferred.
Knowledge, Abilities and Skills
? Good knowledge of the company products.
? Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
? Good project management skills preferred.
? High level of proficiency with MS Office, including Excel, Access, Powerpoint and MS Word and MS Project.
? Strong written and verbal communication skills.
? Must be detail-oriented with exceptional follow-through.
? Ability to prioritize projects and to work on multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
? Ability to work independently, as well as within a team.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
? Occasional travel required.
? Often required to sit, stand, bend, stoop, reach, climb ladders and stairs, and walk.
? Occasionally required to lift up to 60 pounds without assistance.
? Able to use a personal computer.

Working Conditions
Office environment as well as manufacturing plant environment with some abnormal variations in temperature, unavoidable fumes, noise, dust, and atmospheric conditions

Note: The above listed essential and related duties, including the desirable minimum qualifications, represent a composite of those performed by the class. Not all positions perform all essential and related functions or are required to meet all physical requirements listed on this class specification.