Vendor Marketing Programs Lead

Thurston Foods, Inc.; Wallingford, Northern (CT, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston Foods, Inc. is seeking a Vendor and Marketing Programs Coordinator in Wallingford, CT to support vendor relationships and marketing initiatives. The role involves coordinating programs from planning through execution, tracking funding and incentives, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position requires collaboration with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams, budget tracking, and reporting. A related degree and vendor program experience are preferred for success.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Two (2) to five (5) years of experience in vendor management, marketing coordination, program administration, or a related field preferred.
• Experience managing or supporting vendor-funded marketing programs preferred.
• Experience with budgeting, rebates, incentives, campaign tracking, and program performance metrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate vendor and marketing programs from planning through execution.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendor partners regarding program requirements, timelines, documentation, and performance.
• Track vendor funding, marketing incentives, rebates, promotional activities, and related program expenses.
• Maintain accurate program documentation, contracts, agreements, and records.
• Monitor program performance and assist with reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and other internal teams to ensure program objectives and deadlines are met.
• Support budget tracking and reconciliation of vendor and marketing program expenses.
• Assist with campaign tracking, reporting, and analysis to evaluate program effectiveness.
• Identify discrepancies or outstanding items and coordinate with appropriate internal or external partners to resolve them.
• Perform additional duties and support special projects as assigned.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor relationship building

Budget tracking

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft Excel

CRM systems

Marketing automation platforms

ERP systems

Vendor management tools

Job description

Thurston Foods, Inc. is seeking a Vendor and Marketing Programs Coordinator in Wallingford, CT to support vendor relationships and marketing initiatives. The role involves coordinating programs from planning through execution, tracking funding and incentives, and maintaining accurate documentation.

The position requires collaboration with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams, budget tracking, and reporting. A related degree and vendor program experience are preferred for success.