Marketing Associate

Reyes Beverage Group•Chantilly, VA

13h

About The Position

The Marketing Associate position is responsible for enhancing supplier relations through the development, communication, and monitoring of annual and monthly business plans. This role involves understanding and communicating supplier marketing plans and strategies to internal teams, as well as planning and monitoring special events, customer contacts, and maximizing consumer sampling opportunities. The associate will regularly communicate with brand managers regarding upcoming events and promotions, and engage in supplier alliances and sponsorships. Key responsibilities also include utilizing sales data systems for targeted planning, activity tracking, and reporting, assisting with inventory management, monitoring sales execution, managing the Point of Sale budget, and ensuring proper documentation for supplier reimbursement. Additionally, the role involves developing and distributing sales materials, assisting with chain contract submission, and managing price letter updates.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of marketing experience
Intermediate computer skills, Microsoft office experience preferred
Must be 21 years of age
Ability to communicate with customers, management and co workers
Strong presentation skills either one on one or in a group setting
Valid drivers license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance with at least the minimum state required coverage levels
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
This position must pass a post-offer background and drug test

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred

Responsibilities

Enhance supplier relations through development, communication, and monitoring of annual and monthly business plans.
Understand and communicate the supplier’s marketing plans and strategies to managers, sales and delivery teams.
Plan and monitor special events, work with’s, and customer contact. Maximize consumer sampling opportunities.
Communicate regularly with the brand managers on upcoming events, promotions and opportunities to advance the business in the market.
Involve supplier alliances and sponsorships with professional teams, social groups, fan clubs and industry organizations.
Be well versed with sales data systems in order to: prepare targeted plans, track activity, and report results versus goals.
Assist with inventory by monitoring seasonal and special order inventory levels. Work with suppliers and brand managers to create reliable suggested orders to assist the Purchasing Manager.
Monitor accounts to verify sales execution in conjunction with planned expectation.
Report execution deficiencies to sales management.
Manage the Point of Sale budget and work closely with suppliers on the order by providing suggestions that work in conjunction with retail needs.
Assure that all brand related activity requiring supplier reimbursement is correctly documented and provided to accounting on a timely basis.
Develop and distribute internal and external sales materials and newsletters.
Assist with Chain contract submission.
Manage price letter updates and sales teams notifications.
Other projects or duties as assigned.