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Position Summary
The role supports the division marketing and sponsorship/event team in the execution of division events sponsorship planning budgeting and tactical development. Responsible for project management related to the team budget vendor management Workfront donation requests through Food Lion proprietary system post-event summary and logistics planning this role is integral to effective execution of the brands pillar marketing strategy and experiential marketing partnerships. The role is responsible for team reporting and coordination across the department. The role requires problem-solving attention to detail and efficient use of proprietary systems.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Responsible for Workfront coordination and inputting select sponsorship/event tactics as well as the project management of division-related collateral and coupon development.
- Assist manager in budget management invoice processing tracking and research including end of period reporting for coupon redemption for all banner-wide and private-label promotions. Track expenses and assist manager monthly in preparing budgets and forecasts and calculating program ROI.
- Assist manager in development of sponsorship and event summaries that track KPIs summarize learnings and exploration for future enhancements.
- Responsible for ensuring sponsorship agreements for key events are executed and that partner deliverables (sponsorship benefits social posts website presence etc) are fulfilled using tracking system.
- Place orders get required approvals and track inventory of gift cards branded items as well as provide logistics and planning support other sponsorship/experiential events.
- Manage the donation request queue provide summary to division marketing specialists/manager do research on organizations as needed and respond to inquiries tailoring templated communications.
- Responsible for teams management of vendors/ organizations through the proprietary Food Lion Vendor Management System.
- Provide support for Retail Communications for key events or projects that require store-level execution.
- Responsible for team meeting set up logistics support and note-taking.
Basic Qualification
- Bachelors in marketing or equivalent field
- Comparable work experience demonstrating required capabilities.
Preferred Qualification
- Previous experience in project management and/or marketing.
- Experience in developing and managing budgets including invoice processing.
- Experience in event planning support
Education
- Bachelors degree in marketing project management administrative management
Experience
- 1 - 3 years of Marketing experience or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
Competencies
- Organization: Ability to plan and manage multiple projects simultaneously keeping track of deadlines and deliverables.
- Time Management: Efficient use of time to meet project goals and deadlines.
- Problem-Solving: The ability to identify and resolve issues that arise during project execution.
- Communication: Effective communication skills including written and oral to interact with team members vendors and department leadership.
- Leadership: The ability to be proactive curious and plan.
- Attention to Detail: Accuracy in reviewing processing and verifying invoices as well as accuracy and thoroughness of inputting tactics into Workfront.
- Financial Knowledge: Understanding of accounting principles and financial terminology.
- Adaptability: The ability to adjust to changing priorities and circumstances.
- Customer Service: Excellent customer service skills and demonstration of Count on Me ethos with teammates vendors and other stakeholders.
- Teamwork: The ability to collaborate effectively with team members and colleagues.
Travel
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