Marketing Coordinator

Job description

Country: United States
Job Function: Sales

State / Province: New York
Position Type: Limited Duration

City / Location: New York
Brand: adidas

Relocation: No

Somewhere, in one of our workshops right now, the future is taking shape. We are constantly working to redefine the way clothing and footwear transforms the pitch, court or course. This is what drives us: the feeling of discovery and the urge to innovate. When we create a product that makes our hearts beat faster, we know we’re onto something.

If this sounds inspiring, you might be one of us: Someone who loves to create the present, as well as shape the future. There’s a reason adidas has been at the forefront of defining sport for more than 60 years: We never stand still. Everyday, we work to improve everything we create.

At adidas, interesting, amazing and inspiring aren’t just ideas. They are what we do every single day.

Purpose

· Provide administrative, system, and merchandising support to the style collaborations marketing team and contribute to the achievement of marketing, financial and corporate growth objectives.

Key Accountabilities

· Provide general administrative support to marketing team such as sorting, shipping and tracking mail/samples and ensuring showrooms are properly merchandised for sell in.
· Provide data, reporting and information to marketing team requests, including PowerPoint presentations
· Assist with marketing stationary materials, consumer tools, product information and signage for fashion group brands
· Support marketing team in servicing wholesale clients in executing marketing solutions, including: conducting seasonal product knowledge seminars at key wholesale accounts, producing product knowledge books, digital packages for customers where necessary, sending out promotional items, etc.
· Support seasonal calendar creation, coordination of meetings, and showroom reservations

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

· Passion for fashion, retail, design, etc.
· Demonstrate a clear understanding of fashion positioning and consumer
· Understanding of key retail partners, influencers, and image drivers in the fashion industry
· High level in MS Office; specifically Excel (Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint)
· Ability to work independently, learn quickly and resourcefully
· Ability to learn new complex systems and tools
· Excellent communication skills in English, both written and oral
· Ability to multi-task and effectively prioritize in a fast-paced environment
· Ability to learn and understand the client business, organizations, and matrix reporting structure
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Qualifications

· Associates Degree, four year college or university degree - Fashion, Marketing, Business or related major
· 1 year related experience and/or training preferred.
· Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for degree
· Previous experience working with a Fashion / Apparel / FW company preferred