Vendor & Marketing Programs Specialist

Gold Star Foods; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thurston Foods is seeking a Vendor and Marketing Programs Coordinator to support vendor relationships and marketing initiatives. The role coordinates program activities, tracks funding and incentives, maintains documentation, and supports reporting and reconciliation with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams.

The position requires 2–5 years in vendor management or marketing coordination, a relevant degree, and strong organizational and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Communications, Finance or related field preferred.
• 2–5 years of experience in vendor management, marketing coordination, or program administration 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

multitasking

analytical skills

detail oriented

collaboration

customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

CRM systems

Marketing automation platforms

ERP systems

Vendor management tools

Job description

Thurston Foods is seeking a Vendor and Marketing Programs Coordinator to support vendor relationships and marketing initiatives. The role coordinates program activities, tracks funding and incentives, maintains documentation, and supports reporting and reconciliation with Sales, Finance, and Marketing teams.

The position requires 2–5 years in vendor management or marketing coordination, a relevant degree, and strong organizational and analytical skills.