Marketing Coordinator

What will you do?

The Marketing Coordinator position is a multi-faceted role within the Sales & Marketing department. This position requires the individual to be an independent thinker who will effectively manage multiple projects simultaneously by using prioritization and time management skills. The Marketing Coordinator supports teams in an organized and productive manner, acting as the liaison for the Sales & Marketing department, by coordinating efforts and communicating with internal partners, vendors, and customers. Analytical and creative skills support product and corporate development, which will result in increased sales performance and brand penetration in new and existing markets. The growing organization requires a detail-oriented, result-driven, creative, and versatile team player in this supportive role on the Sales and Marketing team.

What Does Westlake Dimex offer to employees?

• Competitive pay
• Quarterly and annual bonus programs
• Day 1 benefits:  Medical, dental, vision
• Life insurance and optional life and dependent insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Matching 401K with an annual retirement contribution
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Caregiver and Paternal Leave
• Scholarship program for dependents
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Exciting and dynamic work environment with plenty of opportunity for career growth
• and MORE!

See the details below and if this role sounds like a fit for you - don't hesitate, apply today!

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in creative projects including brand development/management, product packaging, photo and video shoots, copywriting, and content creation.
• Contribute to retail packaging projects from creative concept to final print proof; maintain packaging database and communicate with vendors.
• Coordinate and oversee community involvement and PR efforts to reflect Westlake Dimex as a caring, involved corporate citizen.
• Coordinate branded stationary, literature, apparel, etc. for company-wide use.
• Be the voice of Westlake Dimex and retail brands; create and manage social media profiles according to brand identity, respond to online reviews and questions.
• Coordinate tradeshow and retailer sample packaging.
• Maintain product information and assets in a central database to assist in item creation and maintenance, assuring accurate information and brand positioning.
• Conduct market research to aide in product and market development efforts, and contribute to the creation of compelling, optimized content and graphics.
• Work with partners to maintain the corporate website, proofreading, copywriting, and making updates as needed.  

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
• 1-3 years of experience in a sales or marketing environment (which can include college internships).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, preferably with copy-writing experience
• Ability to independently prioritize and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment to ensure deadlines are met.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience working with graphic design software (Adobe Creative Suite).

Required Behavioral Skills

• Personal Leadership - Leads by envisioning the future, engaging others, energizing people, and enabling self and others to develop and execute plans to deliver strategy.
• Builds Partnerships - Identifies opportunities and takes action to build strategic relationships between one’s area and other areas, teams, departments, units, or organizations to help achieve business goals.
• Coaches - Provides timely guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas needed to accomplish a task or solve a problem.
• Contributes to Team Success - Actively participates as a member of a team to move the team toward the completion of goals.
• Gains Commitment - Uses appropriate interpersonal styles and techniques to gain acceptance of ideas or plans; modifies one’s own behavior to accommodate tasks, situations, and individuals involved.  Charisma to take on difficult issues and hold people accountable without being offensive.
• Initiates Action - Takes prompt action to accomplish objectives; takes action to achieve goals beyond what is required; is proactive.
• Work Standards - Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self imposes standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs. Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.