Career Opportunities 

  
  

 

 

 

FUNCTION:

 

Account Coordinator – Promotions

 

REPORTS TO:

 

Account Supervisor - Promotions

 

 

The Specialized Marketing Group

 

The Specialized Marketing Group, Inc. (TSMGI) is a sports, promotional and event marketing company, specializing in brand-enhancing programs that embrace creativity, innovation and excitement. TSMGI combines the personalized attention and passion of a small business with the cutting-edge capabilities of a larger one. Founded in 2000, TSMGI client list includes a variety of Fortune 500 companies. TSMGI is headquartered in the Chicago suburb of Deerfield, Ill., and has offices in Milwaukee, WI, Lexington, KY, Charlotte, NC, Indianapolis, IN and Manchester, England. For additional information on TSMGI, go to: www.tsmgi.com.

 

 

OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY:

 

The Account Coordinator – Promotions is accountable for learning the day-to-day execution of various promotions programs (branded promotional merchandise and premiums) to achieve the goals of both the clients and TSMGI.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

a Learns to manage various promotions programs

a Coordinates the development and sales of various promotional items for numerous Fortune 500 companies

a Performs the key tasks involved in producing a promotions catalog including product research, competitive research, item selection, item sourcing, copywriting, proofing, creative and printing outsourcing

a Performs key tasks involved in online merchandising website

a Collaborates with the Sports & Event Marketing departments to coordinate and execute various programs

a Manages the relationship with the outsourced fulfillment vendor

a Resolves problems with incorrect shipments of promotional items

a Reviews sales of catalog items for product selection and development for future catalog development

a Manages product inventory

a Produces inventory reports on a daily basis for client review

a Models the values to which TSMGI is committed

 

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                             

KEY DELIVERABLES

 

·         Attention to detail

·         Outstanding project management skills

·         Solid communication skills – oral and written

·         Client feedback indicating high levels of satisfaction

·         Deadlines met

·         Visually appealing, sales-generating catalog

·         Copywriting skills

·         Time management skills

·         Cost-effective inventory management – no overstocks & minimum backorders

·         Keen merchandiser

·         Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills

·         Resourceful problem solver

·         Customer service orientation

·         Understanding of basic promotions processes

·         Solid relationships with vendors

·         Cost-effective, on-time catalog production

·         Positive contributor to values-driven culture

 

KEY CONTACTS:

 

4 External

        Clients – marketing, sales, employee relations, purchasing, accounting

        Prospects – marketing, sales, employee relations, purchasing

        Vendors – sales, production, accounting                              

 

4 Internal team members               

        Promotions department, general management, accounting / finance, purchasing, warehouse / operations

 

Application Instructions

 

4 Submit resume, cover letter and references to jobs@tsmgi.com

 

Physical Requirements

NP     Not Present

O       Occasional (up to 25% of time)

F       Frequent (26%-74% of time)

C       Constant (75% or more of time)            

                                                                                                                        Check All That Apply                       References

Requirement
NP
O
F
C

 

·         Standing/Walking: Remaining on one's feet in an upright position at a workstation or moving about a work area.

 

X

 

 

 

·         Sitting: Remaining in the normal seated position.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Carrying: Moving an object, usually by holding it in hands or arms, or on shoulders.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another using hands, arms and/or shoulders, back & legs.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Pushing/Pulling: Exerting force upon an object so that the object moves away from/toward the force.

 

X

 

 

 

·         Climbing: Ascending or descending ladders and stairs using feet and legs, and/or hands and arms.

 

X

 

 

 

·         Traveling: Requires travel outside geographic region.

X

 

 

 

 

·         Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Kneeling: Bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee or knees.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.

 

 

X

 

 

·         Handling: Seizing, holding, grasping, turning, or otherwise performing precision work with hand(s).

 

 

X

 

 

·         Bending/Twisting: Continual, intermittent rotation of the spine.

 

X

 

 

 

·         Talking: Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.

 

 

 

X

 

·         Hearing: Receiving detailed information through oral communication.

 

 

 

X

 

·         Vision: Clarity of vision at near and/or far distances.

 

 

 

X

 

·         Computer Usage or other special equipment operated.

 

 

 

X