Associate Marketing Communications Specialist

Polaris Industries

About Polaris:

Recognized as the leader in the powersports industry, Polaris Industries is a fast growing, innovative, global organization. The people here at Polaris don't just create products - they are part of a lifestyle. It's the passion & execution of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do.

Polaris Industries Inc. (NYSE: PII) is a global powersports leader that has been fueling the passion of riders, workers and outdoor enthusiasts for more than 60 years. With annual 2017 sales of $5.4 billion, Polaris' innovative, high-quality product line-up includes the RANGER®, RZR® and Polaris GENERAL™ side-by-side off-road vehicles; the Sportsman® and Polaris ACE® all-terrain off-road vehicles; Indian Motorcycle® midsize and heavyweight motorcycles; Slingshot® moto-roadsters; and Polaris RMK®, INDY®, Switchback® and RUSH® snowmobiles. Polaris enhances the riding experience with parts, garments and accessories, along with a growing aftermarket portfolio, including Transamerican Auto Parts. Polaris' presence in adjacent markets globally includes military and commercial off-road vehicles, quadricycles, and electric vehicles. Proudly headquartered in Minnesota, Polaris serves more than 100 countries across the globe. Visit www.polaris.com for more information.

Polaris prides itself on recognizing and developing top talent to take its people and company to the next level. Competitive salary, generous benefits and a comprehensive relocation plan are just a few components of the total compensation package offered at Polaris. Are you ready to join a company where you will work hard and play hard, and be rewarded for your performance?

https://www.polaris.com

Position Details

Associate Marketing Communications Specialist
Job
Full-time
7/9/2019
Twin Cities Metro
Minneapolis, MN

JOB SUMMARY:

ORV's Associate Marketing Communications Specialist will be responsible for owning athlete and corporate partner communication and relationships to coordinate and manage vehicle, accessory, and part deliverables detailed in contract or deal point agreements. Primary areas of focus include: regular and consistent communication with partners and dealers on coordination of information required to process deliverables, and processing and tracking of documentation. Managing and maintaining strong relationships with our key partners and athletes is an important part of our business and anyone interested needs to have strong relationship building skills, professionalism, organization and communication.

In addition, this role will be responsible for managing payment processing, unit and order tracking, parts orders and press orders.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Manage orders and relationships for corporate partners, celebrities, influencers, athletes and press on vehicle, accessory and parts needs, including on critical time-sensitive requests and initiatives for the entire brand marketing team 
  • Manage partner requests to key processes, including new orders, invoicing, payment, transfer of ownership and delivery 
  • Identify and implement new processes to streamline efficiencies across the team 
  • Own and maintain monthly Part & Units budget for all of ORV 
  • Own dealer communication to coordinate marketing vehicle delivery and setup, and arrange dealer credits 
  • Process vehicle, accessory and part order forms; gather required information from partners for new needs 
  • Coordinate with dealer network to arrange vehicle delivery or expedite orders from inventory as needed 
  • Manage the sell through process, including processing cash sales, manual invoicing, and auction preparation 
  • Own the payments process on machines and units between accounting, dealerships and other required stakeholders 
  • Track and organize order, invoice, payment and write-off documentation 
  • Update tracking files on weekly basis to ensure visibility to all new orders

SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:

  • Bachelor degree in business, marketing or related preferred 
  • 3+ years relevant experience 
  • Good operational and process orientation; strong project management and organizational abilities 
  • Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills; significant attention to detail 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills 
  • Ability to operate autonomously 
  • Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office)

WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Up to 20% travel, including some weekends 
  • Corporate office environment

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