Marketing - WHOLESALE Marketing Coord.

Clarks group; Needham (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarks is seeking a Wholesale Marketing Coordinator to support activation of key wholesale accounts and campaigns. You will help plan, execute and analyze programs aligned with the global brand strategy to drive account growth.

You will manage budgets, collaborate with agencies and internal teams, and ensure assets reflect current brand initiatives. Travel ~5–10% and 1–3 years wholesale marketing experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing and/or business management.
• Knowledge of marketing creative process and wholesale marketing space.
• Experience analyzing expenses versus budget and marketing results.
• Willingness to travel ~5–10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute marketing plans for designated wholesale accounts, monitoring budget vs expenses and optimizing campaigns.

Skills

Marketing planning

Budget management

Vendor management

Project coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Microsoft Office

Time management

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in marketing or business management

Tools

SAP

Job description

WHOLESALE MARKETING COORDINATOR

The Marketing Coordinator supports the Marketing department from an account/wholesale activation perspective. Reporting to the Wholesale Marketing Manager and working closely with the Director of Channel Marketing, s/he contributes to the planning, implementation and analysis of key marketing programs designed to drive account growth for the wholesale business. Working within the global brand strategy, s/he is responsible for program activation, including, but not limited to seasonal marketing programs for Premium Key (or priority) accounts, Independent Specialty accounts and our Latin America accounts. Core accountabilities include digital planning and activation, branded in-store signage representation, events, monthly budget/cost reconciliation and maintenance of all relevant activity reports and recaps. This role will be the day-to-day contact with Clarks’ external agencies, vendors and sales representatives across varies accounts.

What You'll Do:

• Assists in developing and executing marketing plans for designated wholesale accounts seasonally, including monitoring of budget versus expenses, creating campaigns and advertising that are on message and consistent with the overarching brand strategy. Evaluates overall effectiveness of programs and identifies optimizations for future implementation.
• Assists in the building and tracking of the Co-op budget specific to accounts- working closing with the Wholesale Marketing Manager and sales partners to create and maintain.
• Responsible for identifying product imagery and video needs season over season to support the wholesale channel. Ensures all in-store and online assets are updated regularly and represent current brand marketing initiatives.
• Assists in creative development and execution of all briefs associated with owned accounts, working closely with the creative team in implementation.
• Manages, with the support of the Wholesale Marketing Manager third party vendors (i.e. agencies and digital vendors) who provide marketing services needed to support the wholesale account sell-through journey.
• Partner with key stakeholders in marketing, sales, product, finance, ecommerce and creative to ensure successful development and execution of key account marketing programs.
• Responsible for tracking and reconciliation of marketing expenses including quotes, PO generation, and budget tracker updates.
• Marketing campaigns are executed effectively, on message and consistent with brand strategies. Budget is met and pre-established KPI’s/metrics indicate effectiveness of marketing plans.
• Co-op tracker is continuously updated, and accurate, aligning with identified spend.
• Seasonal asset distribution, ensuring process and standards are adhered to. Clarks assets are properly represented and displayed where applicable (online, in-store and B2B platform).
• Creative deliverables meet brand guidelines and are delivered on time and budget, supporting and driving key initiatives across accounts.
• Third-party vendor programs are meeting and/ or exceeding KPI’s and seasonal recaps are distributed to key internal and external stakeholders.
• Deliver high performing, well rounded marketing campaigns, leaning on various departments’ expertise.
• Marketing expenses are accurately reconciled and tracked.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in marketing and/or business management
• Working knowledge of marketing creative process and wholesale marketing space
• Knowledge of analyzing basic expenses versus budget and marketing program results to provide input and recommendations for improvements
• Eventually must be able to travel approx. 5-10% of time
• 1-3 years applicable experience, preferably within wholesale/trade marketing
• Clearly demonstrated ability to organize time and projects, delivering on-time, on-budget tasks and/or projects
• Some experience working with different marketing and communication mediums
• Demonstrated Microsoft suite skills (PPT/excel)
• Basic budget management experience
• Familiarity with SAP a plus but not mandatory
• Time management skills and ability to prioritize effectively
• Ability to think critically/strategically and make recommendations/optimizations based on existing knowledge
• Meet deadlines on-time, on-budget
• Strong proactive communication skills
• Manage PO process, introductory budget management
• Highly developed organizational skills
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Ability to build strong relationships across organization and externally
• Advanced understanding of digital technologies
• Leadership and the ability to be mentored for future growth
• Positive, hard-working and focused on achieving results
• Ability to think both analytically and creatively
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to influence others cross-departmentally
• Sense of urgency
• Team player
• Self-motivated and ability to work independently

This document describes the general nature and level of work only. It is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of all skills, activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Other activities, duties, and responsibilities may be added at any time. This description may be changed at the company’s discretion at any time, with or without notice

About Clarks

Clarks, based in Somerset, England, has been at the forefront of innovative shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when brother James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off cuts.

At the time it was ground-breaking: a combination of invention and craftsmanship that has remained at the heart of what the brand does now.

In the Clarks archive of more than 22,000 pairs that have sparked revolutions and defined generations.

From the original Clarks Desert Boot, first designed by Nathan Clark and Launched in 1950, to the iconic Wallabee, each design has an instantly recognizable signature that makes it unmistakably Clarks.

This season, we’re proud to introduce the Clarks Collective: five incredible activists championing authentic social change.

From mental health awareness and LGBTQ+ rights to greater racial equality, these trailblazers are committed to creating a brighter future for us all‑bringing to life Clarks’ new global campaign, for the World Ahead.

Through spotlighting their stories and supporting their chosen charities and initiatives, we’re ready to lead the way.

After all, we’re the originators, not imitators.

It’s who we are, who we’ve always been.

And to change the world of tomorrow, we’re doing things differently today.

As a global employer, Clarks is committed to embracing diversity throughout our workforce by creating an inclusive environment that reflects the many cultures and locations where we work. We strive to create a productive environment which everyone has an equal chance to succeed at all levels through the organization. We will not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, disability, marital status, color, race, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation or gender re‑assignment', complying with local legislative requirements.

Actual compensation within a pay range will be based on factors including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, performance, Clarks’ business needs, internal equity and any statutory obligations.The pay range for this role may be modified by Clarks at any time in the future.