Marketing Coordinator

Old World Industries

ABOUT US:

Over the course of 45 years, Old World Industries (OWI) has transformed from a small chemical trading company into a multi-billion dollar global powerhouse for the automotive, chemical, and agricultural industries. OWI manages over a dozen leading consumer and commercial brands across 62 countries.

With today’s diverse business requirements, OWI has mastered the challenge of transporting critical products from point A to point B, while always prioritizing speed and reliability. Behind this fast-moving company is its continued commitment to reinvest in its people, processes and technology. This focus on human capital and innovation has enabled OWI to develop long-term relationships with major retailers, distributors, and suppliers in the business, without any outside investors.

Still family-owned, OWI continues to live up to the vision of its founders, Tom Hurvis and Riaz Waraich – To Have Fun, Make Money.

https://www.owi.com/

Position Details

Marketing Coordinator
Job
Full-time
9/22/2020
Northern Illinois
Northbrook, IL

POSITION PURPOSE:

Assist in the development and coordination of marketing support for OWI brands, products, events, trade shows, and customer base.

DUTIES, TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist in coordination and the development of specific POS, displays, signage, apparel, promotions and other items as required to effectively activate OWI sponsored properties. 
  • Manage inventory of all marketing materials including POS, displays, brochures and catalogs. Reorder inventory as needed. 
  • Coordinate all trade show functions including display development, managing show activities and coordinating with show venues for the annual retail, commercial, and corporate trade show events. 
  • Assist and coordinate event promotions including ticket distribution, special events, logistics and help with on-site activation as needed. 
  • Work with graphics and OWI customer contacts in developing new promotional concepts, promotional display ideas, and managing product image database for product launch and promotions as needed. 
  • Coordinate and evaluate success of sales promotions and rebates by customer for specific brands/products. 
  • Enter all Marketing department purchase orders in SAP system and process all marketing invoices Perform other related duties as assigned.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Bachelor’s degree in marketing or general business required. 
  • Must be very detail oriented, have excellent time management skills, and be able to multitask.
  • Good advanced PowerPoint, word processing and Excel skills required. 
  • Experience in an SAP environment a plus 
  • Must have demonstrated organization aptitude with an assertive and action orientated work ethic. 
  • Good proactive interpersonal, written, verbal communication and team skills. 
  • Ability to travel up to 10% of time.

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