Overview:
At Benjamin Moore, we empower our team members to achieve their goals and make a positive impact in our communities. We offer a rewarding and inspiring work environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and a strong sense of camaraderie. Our culture of excellence and transparency encourages our colleagues to bring their authentic selves and unique perspectives/ideas every day. With 140 years of rich history behind our brand, we know that our people are the driving force behind our success. We believe in investing in our colleagues by offering work-life balance, competitive/ benefits, ongoing learning/continuing education, and skill development. Through a positive and engaging workplace, we facilitate growth, development, and fulfillment for all.
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Job Summary
The Product Marketing Specialist will be responsible for providing administrative support in the planning, development and implementation of various product initiatives and programs across the Benjamin Moore portfolio of brands. The Product Marketing Specialist will report to the Sr. Product Marketing Manager and work closely with cross-functional teams to assist in the activation of key marketing plans and other strategic priorities.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities
- Responsible for product packaging (label) changes and modifications.
- Supports the Associate Product Marketing Manager in product commercialization, which includes SKU set up, support materials, communication plans, website changes and any other updates.
- Oversee and support internal and external product testing to gain insights that will drive product development plans.
- Usher jobs through creative pipeline, collecting and consolidating stakeholder feedback, securing approvals, QCing edits and providing regular status updates.
- Support the Product Marketing Team in coordinating National Sales Meeting and other marketing events.
- Support the Product Marketing Team with various administrative tasks, including product sample requests, team travel calendar, intranet updates, financial reporting, and scribing meeting notes.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams both within the Marketing department and across the organization such as Customer Segments, Retail Services, Communications, Creative, Digital, Legal, Procurement, Sales and Demand Planning, as well as outside agency partners, to serve internal and external customers.
- Support other strategic priorities and marketing initiatives as necessary.
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge & Desired Skills
- Bachelors degree in Marketing, Communications, or equivalent business experience
- 1-3 years of administrative experience in a marketing environment
- Detail oriented with strong organization skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to work well collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks with adherence to deadlines; flexible to shifting priorities due to business needs or change in prioritization
- Highly motivated and high initiative
- Proficient operating skills of Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and MS Word
- Ability to work independently with a self-motivated attitude
- Ability to travel 10-15% of the time