Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator

Job Description

We’re looking for original thinkers, idea makers and disrupters. Are you ready?

At Kimberly-Clark, original thinking is about groundbreaking innovation. It’s also about creative problem solving, agile responses to change, and advancing new ideas while advancing your career. Come join us at our brand new North American Commercial Center , located in Chicago, Illinois.

You’re looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.

Job Summary:

The Marketing Coordinator provides marketing/sales and strategy deployment support (product samples, brand and customer presentation prep, meeting / trade show coordination, event management) in support of the brands as well as the K-C North America (KCNA) vision and objectives.In this role, the incumbent works with various members of cross-functional teams and delivers services and materials in support of Marketing/Sales to drive BU/brand business.

Responsibilities:

• Owns the preparation, editing and/or production of presentations for the brands and key customers, ensuring proper use of brand marks and leveraging a broad range of multi-media and PowerPoint materials to communicate clearly, succinctly and in a creative manner as requested.
  
• Owns the preparation and distribution of Annual Business Plan communications for the brands including sales samples, as well as support of materials for the National Sales meeting and various other brand initiatives.
  
• Sales and Sample Kits - owns all aspects of the timeline/communication with vendor/production/distribution for: existing product samples, creative development product samples, Planogram/Annual Operating Plans, ad hoc customer requests, promotional/sweepstakes fulfillment, supply room samples, and packs required for customer or industry meetings.
  
• Ensures accurate and up-to-date inventory of current product packaging and samples in the onsite storeroom.
  
• Merchandising Fixtures - owns all aspects of the timeline/communication with vendor/production/distribution for brand-funded Merchandising Fixtures. Includes management of 3rd party warehousing & fulfillment to ensure delivery of requested units to customer(s).Create/manage all POs for new rack manufacturing and fulfillment. Co-lead RFPs (with Sourcing) for new unit designs when necessary.
  
• Central point of contact for internal Consumer Engagement team in managing supply and promotions as well as Sponsorship/Partnership coordination and back-office support.
  
• Event Management - serves as venue liaison and coordinates all aspects of venue arrangements to include meeting room arrangements, audiovisual equipment, rooming lists, and post-event billing. Oversees the procurement of all necessary meeting services (e.g., printing, delivery, video-taping, etc.), soliciting cost estimates, selecting best services, and monitoring cost and quality.
  
• Create pricing authorities for new stock codes and ensure required approval is obtained.
  
• Coordinate volunteer events (National Diaper Bank, Alliance for Period Supplies, etc.).
  
• ETQ Claims Maintenance - serves as brand/BU support for claims system updates to ensure integrity in approved consumer facing messaging.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree is preferred, or equivalent of 6+ years of work experience, prior CPG experience is a plus
  
• Ability to lead and manage multiple projects at once for multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a contributing member of the teams
  
• Passion for meeting customer needs and providing clear timelines for projects
  
• Strong ability to understand and anticipate business needs
  
• Proven strong oral and written communication and active listening skills and able to communicate with all levels of leadership
  
• Proven analytical and detail-oriented skills
  
• Ability to coach and train junior team members on various systems
  
• Demonstrates high standard of professionalism and work ethic, decision-making ability, and adaptability/flexibility
  
• Demonstrated ability to work within various computer systems, including Microsoft Office, SAP, SharePoint, graphics management systems, etc.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience as an Executive/Administrative Assistant is helpful
  
• Work experience within a large / global corporation

Kimberly-Clark and its well-known global brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Every day, 1.3 billion people - nearly a quarter of the world's population - trust K-C brands and the solutions they provide to enhance their health, hygiene, and well-being. With brands such as Kleenex, Scott, Huggies, Pull-Ups, Kotex, and Depend, Kimberly-Clark holds No.1 or No. 2 share positions in more than 80 countries. With more than 140 years of history of innovation, we believe in recruiting the best people and empowering them do their best work. If fresh thinking and a passion to win inspire you, come Unleash Your Power at Kimberly-Clark.

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This position may require a post-offer/pre-hire Physical Abilities Test (PAT) to confirm that individuals are able to perform the essential functions of the job.

K-C requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event an applicant does not have current work authorization, K-C will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.

This position is subject to drug and alcohol testing, including pre-employment testing.

Global VISA and Relocation Specifications:

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role.

Primary Location

Chicago Commercial Center

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time