Marketing Coordinator - 12 Month Maternity Leave

Sharp and Carter; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exclusive employee discounts

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

New Balance is seeking a Marketing Coordinator to join its Australian marketing team on a 12-month maternity leave contract. This hands‑on role supports brand, trade and retail marketing activity across Australia, coordinating assets and helping bring global campaigns to life locally.

You’ll work with agency partners, internal stakeholders and retail accounts to ensure campaigns meet brand guidelines, with exposure to campaign briefs, asset approvals and performance reporting.

Qualifications

• Some marketing coordination or administrative experience, or relevant tertiary studies in Marketing or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in brand marketing, retail, sport and culture.
• Strong organisation and time management skills with the ability to prioritise deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with internal teams, agencies and retail partners.
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn and take initiative.
• Solid Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills for reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate global brand campaigns with internal teams and agency partners to fit local market and brand guidelines.
• Support development and delivery of local creative assets, coordinating briefs, approvals and Asset delivery.
• Assist planning and execution of trade and retail marketing campaigns with key partners.
• Coordinate day-to-day marketing administration, budgets, meetings and invoices.
• Provide post-campaign reporting and insights on retail trends and performance.

Skills

Marketing coordination

Administrative experience

Organization & time management

Clear communication

Proactive attitude

Education

Marketing-related studies

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Marketing Coordinator - 12 Month Maternity Leave

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

About the Role

New Balance is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join its Australian marketing team on a 12-Month Maternity leave contract.

This is a hands‑on coordination role supporting the delivery of brand, trade and retail marketing activity across Australia. You'll help bring global campaigns to life locally, coordinate marketing assets and support campaigns with key retail partners.

You’ll work alongside agency partners, internal stakeholders and retail accounts to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively, assets are fit for purpose and brand guidelines are upheld. From coordinating campaign briefs and creative assets through to supporting retail activations, reporting and day‑to‑day marketing administration, the role offers broad exposure to how a leading global brand operates across both consumer and trade marketing.

You’ll be joining an established, close‑knit ANZ team where collaboration is important and the team is involved in broader brand planning, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced marketers while developing your own executional skills.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Marketing & Campaigns

• Coordinate global brand campaigns, working with internal teams and agency partners to ensure activity is adapted for the local market and delivered in line with brand guidelines.
• Support the development and execution of local creative assets, coordinating briefs, approvals and asset delivery across relevant channels.

About New Balance

Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged.

We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today.

At New Balance, We Got Now.

About the Role

New Balance is looking for a Marketing Coordinator to join its Australian marketing team on a 12-Month Maternity leave contract.

This is a hands‑on coordination role supporting the delivery of brand, trade and retail marketing activity across Australia. You'll help bring global campaigns to life locally, coordinate marketing assets and support campaigns with key retail partners.

You’ll work alongside agency partners, internal stakeholders and retail accounts to ensure campaigns are delivered effectively, assets are fit for purpose and brand guidelines are upheld. From coordinating campaign briefs and creative assets through to supporting retail activations, reporting and day‑to‑day marketing administration, the role offers broad exposure to how a leading global brand operates across both consumer and trade marketing.

You’ll be joining an established, close‑knit ANZ team where collaboration is important and the team is involved in broader brand planning, giving you the opportunity to learn from experienced marketers while developing your own executional skills.

Key Responsibilities

Brand Marketing & Campaigns

• Coordinate global brand campaigns, working with internal teams and agency partners to ensure activity is adapted for the local market and delivered in line with brand guidelines.
• Support the development and execution of local creative assets, coordinating briefs, approvals and asset delivery across relevant channels.

Trade & Retail Marketing

• Support the planning and execution of trade marketing campaigns with key retail partners, ensuring activity aligns with brand objectives and individual account requirements.
• Coordinate campaign assets and marketing collateral for retail partners, including digital and point‑of‑sale materials, presentations and sales support resources.
• Assist with retail marketing activity across owned retail locations, as well as sales conferences and trade launches.

Marketing Operations & Reporting

• Coordinate day‑to‑day marketing administration, including workflow tracking, meetings, minutes, invoices, product orders, deliveries and stock management.
• Assist with trade marketing budgets and provide post‑campaign reporting on performance, campaign metrics and sell‑through.
• Monitor upcoming marketing activity and provide updates to relevant stakeholders, while contributing insights on retail trends, competitor activity and the broader market.

About You

You’ll be organised, collaborative and keen to build your career in brand and trade marketing. You’re comfortable managing multiple tasks, working with different stakeholders and taking ownership of the details that help campaigns run smoothly.

You'll ideally bring:

• Some marketing coordination or administrative experience, or relevant tertiary studies in Marketing or a related discipline.
• A genuine interest in brand marketing, retail, sport and culture.
• Strong organisation and time management skills, with the ability to prioritise competing deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence working with internal teams, external agencies and retail partners.
• A proactive, positive approach and willingness to learn, contribute and take initiative.
• Sound Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, with confidence preparing presentations and reports.

Exposure to consumer brands, retail or the sportswear and fashion industry would be advantageous, but a strong attitude and eagerness to learn are equally important.

What's on Offer

• The opportunity to work with one of the world's most recognised sportswear brands.
• Broad exposure across brand, trade and retail marketing.
• The chance to collaborate with agency partners and major retail accounts.
• A supportive, close‑knit ANZ marketing team with experienced professionals to learn from.
• Exclusive employee discounts and wellness initiatives.