Marketing Associate

Reyes Beverage Group•Richmond, VA

About The Position

This position is for a Marketing Associate responsible for enhancing supplier relations, communicating marketing plans, planning and monitoring special events, managing sales data, assisting with inventory, monitoring sales execution, managing the Point of Sale budget, and developing sales materials. The role involves close collaboration with suppliers, brand managers, and sales teams to advance business in the market.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3 years of marketing experience
Intermediate computer skills
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

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.