Marketing Coordinator Onsite

US Foods•Clifton Park, NY

6d•Onsite

About The Position

US Foods is a leading food distributor seeking a Marketing Coordinator to provide marketing support to non-hub Markets. This role aligns with national marketing objectives and initiatives, working under the supervision of the Area Marketing Manager (AMM) to develop and execute local marketing activities. The position involves planning and executing local sales meetings, customer events, product trainings, and vendor/broker activities. The Marketing Coordinator will collaborate with the AMM, VP Merchandising & Marketing, and local VP of Sales to execute the annual marketing plan and strategies to achieve key results. This is an in-office, hourly paid position, Monday-Friday, with benefits starting on day one.

Requirements

Associates Degree or equivalent work experience required.
Minimum of 3 years of related office experience.
Ability to work under limited supervision.
Knowledge of office administrative procedures and standard office equipment operation.
Excellent prioritization and time management skills.
Sound understanding of marketing principles.
Ability to build and maintain excellent working partnerships and interface with a variety of internal and external resources.
Proficient communication skills.
Able to work with various content management and online marketing systems.
Self-directed and highly motivated.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
Proficiency in Adobe InDesign.

Nice To Haves

Advanced internet aptitude strongly desired.
Adobe InDesign proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop tactics at non-hub markets that align with center and area initiatives.
Support the Area Marketing Manager in day-to-day needs.
Help design, create, and execute marketing plays.
Manage spend on select events, meetings, sponsorships, and incentives held at non-hub markets.
Oversee marketing and sales activities by organizing and expediting objectives, presentations, meetings, etc.
Disseminate Market-specific information quickly and accurately.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (VP Sales, Specialists, Chefs, Merchandising) to deliver center-led strategies that drive brand awareness and market share.
Craft marketing deliverables and oversee distribution of marketing and sales materials.
Oversee local market activities, including meetings, department activities, and conferences.
Understand local market trends and consumer behavior to strengthen campaign execution.
Act as the primary communicator between non-hub and hub markets, ensuring timely and consistent correspondence.
Manage brand guidelines to ensure consistency.
Correspond with vendors and brokers to ensure compliance with established procedures, processes, and branding.
Manage seller training opportunities.
Interact with customers and vendors on local Market activities, including planning, onsite execution, and post-event follow-up.
Identify opportunities to leverage social media channels and digital marketing platforms to expand local market footprint.
Travel 6-8 times a year between Clifton Park/Albany and Watertown NY locations for 1-day events.