Product Marketing Coordinator - GWW - US- Hybrid

Vodafone; Franklin Township (NJ); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the hospitality sector seeks a Marketing Associate to support product marketing initiatives. This role involves creating and maintaining category content, collaborating with internal teams, and executing sales training materials. The ideal candidate has a background in Marketing or Business and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of work experience in marketing or content management.
• Proficient use of MS Office and PeopleSoft ERP preferred.
• Copywriting experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support all category and product content creation and maintenance.
• Assist in the development and rollout of category sales tools.
• Support product marketing needs for internal teams.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem Solving

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications

Tools

MS Office

PeopleSoft

Job description

Company:

US2160 Sysco Guest Supply, LLC

Zip Code:

08873

Minimum Level of Education:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience:

2 Years

Employment Type:

Full Time

Travel Percentage:

0

Compensation Range:

$24.52 - $36.83

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

BENEFITS INFORMATION:

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit https://SyscoBenefits.com

Who We Are- Guest Worldwide

Guest Worldwide is a global collective of dynamic, industry-leading companies with more than 40 years of unparalleled experience serving the unique needs of diverse markets in every corner of the world. From providing full-spectrum hospitality and distribution solutions at Guest Supply and manufacturing award-winning personal care amenities at Gilchrist & Soames, to manufacturing versatile and innovative product assortments that create smarter textile solutions at Manchester Mills, we're proud to provide products to more than 25,000 hotels in over 100 countries. Guest Worldwide is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sysco an industry leading, global food and beverage distribution company, employing thousands of employees worldwide and home to the 13th largest sales organization in the world. Learn more by visiting www.guestworldwide.com

Position Summary:

This position's overall purpose is to provide a strong level of support to the lead of the category (Senior Product Marketing Associate or Manager) in all aspects including, but not limited to, overall maintenance and execution of product category content, reporting, and the coordination of supplier support. This role will also play a key part in assisting the research, development and roll out of any needed marketing process & subsequent documentation. In addition, the role will be responsible in supporting the execution of category review process and any subsequent reporting, research, and content needs.

Individual will work with partner suppliers, corporate marketing & various internal departments to ensure accurate, consistent, and successful category or program content.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support all category and product content creation and maintenance across all internal and external platforms to ensure adequate, consistent, and accurate category representation.
  • Customer touch points (catalog, guestsupply.com, brochures and external collateral site, order form guides, etc.)
  • Internal touch points (PeopleSoft, PIM, Phocas, SKU Rationale, GSI net, intranet, image library, Salesforce, etc.)
  • Support updating and maintenance of pricing guidelines (High, Low, Target)
  • Support trade show execution with product recommendations and sample requests
  • Document business processes or workflows as needed
  • Perform additional marketing/sales support related tasks as required or assigned
  • Routinely review product content to ensure all information is accurate, complete and consistent across all internal and external touchpoints. Strive to enhance product content across all channels

• Assist in the development and rollout of category sales tools & training materials.
  • Support production needs of category across internal/external design services
  • Research category and segmented product opportunities (i.e. Green, etc.)
  • Evaluate and support inquiries and requests for new or different products, tools and training materials
  • Manage and maintain any category sampling needs for successful category or product rollouts

• Support any product marketing needs for internal teams and vendor/partners.
  • Support internal Sales, Corporate Accounts and Customer Service requests, including conveying established segment POV and information needed for bid fulfillments and RFPs, and price matching exercises
  • Partner with the Procurement Team to ensure appropriate products are setup or discontinued in the system
  • Support aligning with Business Services team regarding contracts and rebates when relevant, including confirming rebate details with supplier partners
  • Support vendor and supplier partners with any content updates, changes, or corrections across all internal platforms
• Support the rollout and execution of category growth plans.
  • Develop communications for successful program or product rollouts
  • Align with senior associate on goals and project timeline to effectively hit all deadlines
  • Support inquiries from sales or other internal stakeholders on any new product or program rollouts
  • Research as needed on industry trends and insights for successful and effective rollouts
  • Engage with Suppliers to develop promotional campaigns to drive sales growth

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or relevant years of experience.

Minimum Experience:

• 1-3 years of work experience in a marketing or content management function.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and Publisher. PeopleSoft ERP preferred.
• Copywriting experience preferred.

Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and professional interactive skills are necessary to perform at a high degree of proficiency.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management and inter-department staff.
• Ability to successfully engage in individual and team discussions and meetings. Understands team dynamics and works well within a team structure. Capable of working with internal staff from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize and execute multiple initiatives/deadlines autonomously and shift priorities as necessary. Uses time effectively.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed. Follow up as needed.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Develops alternative solutions.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions. Exhibits sound and accurate judgment. Makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner. Reacts well under pressure. Follows through on commitments.
• Detail Oriented Attention to details and accuracy.
• Proficient use of MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access and Outlook) and Publisher. PeopleSoft ERP preferred.
• Copywriting experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Conditions

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse, and telephone to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOW WE PROTECT OUR ASSOCIATES

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment and masks provided

• Temperature screenings

• Social distancing guidelines in place

• Sanitizing, disinfecting, and cleaning procedures in place

OVERVIEW:

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 57,000 associates and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 326 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 625,000 customer locations.

We offer our associates the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunityis available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.