Visual Merchandising Coordinator

Position Overview The Visual Merchandising Coordinator is the Residential Marketing p rogram a dministratorT he position will create graphic designs , manage the budget and create both weekly and monthly marketing reportsThe Visual Merchandising Coordinator is responsible for day-to-day management of inbound order processing, customer support , product and sample ordering. The position is an ambassador for Quaker, communicating with both internal Sales R epresentatives and external customersDuties and Responsibilities Develop creative promotional content through graphic design projects with key deliverables that are effective, engaging, and produced with high-quality and detail Coordinate inbound display and sample orders through the internal Marketing Co-Op Inbox from multiple g roups within s ales and m arketing areas Coordinate marketing tool orders through 3 rd party e-commerce site - Storefront Moderator , for literature, samples , imagery, product narrative and costing Work with s enior s ales m anagement to qualify , approve and schedule all inbound requests Allocate budgeted funds across m arketing projects. M anage all transactions and costs within the Co-Op Register Coordinate the ordering of all display and sample products within Quaker's Q1 system and work with Marketing's Project Manager to communicate completion dates to the Marketing Manager Work with outside vendors on the purchase of raw materials and finished components in support of display and sample orders, expedite order processing when necessary Build relationships with outside vendors to support the purchasing and delivery of raw materials and display/sample components Set up and manage Merchandising Project Folders inside Microsoft Teams Compile weekly and monthly transaction and budget reports Prompt and regular attendance at an assigned work location. I nteract and communicate with employees and customers in an appropriate manner. Availability on site to confer with staff members with whom the employee must interact on a regular basis. C ommunicat e via email , prepar e reports and schedule projectsR eview and analyze data and information concerning budgeted project statusP lan, prioritize and monitor marketing campaignsC omplete assigned tasks/projects in a timely manner. Supervisory Responsibility No direct management or supervisory responsibilitiesSafety Observe safety and security policies and procedures , including proper use of PPE (personal protective equipment) ; report potentially unsafe conditions; and use equipment and materials properly. Travel Approximately 15% travel in continental U.S. req uired for project-based meeting s with customers, trade shows or visiting vendors. Qualifications An individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Proficient with Microsoft Office S oftware: Excel, Word, Outlook , Teams & PowerPoint Familiar with Quaker's proprietary software Q1 and Green Screen Knowledge of Quaker Residential and Luxury Products, and Accessories Basic Building Industry Knowledge Preferred Education and Experience The expectation is that the individual has achieved a minimum level of education and/or related expertise to qualify for this position. Bachelor's Degree in a relative field of study Minimum 1 -2 Year s Marketing Experience Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Physical Demands The demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This is primarily an office job and largely a sedentary role with frequent sittingThe position requires the ability to climb stairs, lift files, open filing cabinets, bend or stand as necessary. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. T he employee may also occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work Environment Although the employee will primarily be in an office setting, w hile performing the duties of this j ob, the employee may need to visit the factory and be exposed to climactic variations , various levels of vibration, and moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the office is usually low, but hearing protection may be advisable or required for prolonged visits to certain parts of the factoryOther Duties and Responsibilities Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that may be required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at the discretion of management any time. E qual E mployment O pportunity Statement Quaker is an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at Quaker will be based on merit, qualifications, abilities, and Q uaker 's needs and resources. Q uaker does not discriminate in any employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy , sexual orientation , and gender identity or expression ), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other category protected by lawJob Posted by ApplicantPro