Marketing Merchandising & Trade Show Manager

Looking to work for the best in the industry
Look no further than POOLCORP the worlds leading distributor of outdoor living products. With over 445 Sales Centers in 13 countries and a team with more than 6000 dedicated employees we are committed to meeting the needs of our customers with pride and professionalism. Our network includes SCP Distributors SCP Distributors International Superior Pool Products National Pool Tile Pinch A Penny and Horizon Distributors.

Why join POOLCORP
We offer a wealth of opportunities for career growth and advancement with comprehensive training programs to support your success. As a company we value integrity trust diversity and innovation and we strive to foster a family-oriented hometown culture that is supported by our strong stable and growing business. Join us today and experience the best of both worlds!

So end your job search here atPOOLCORP Where Outdoor Living Comes to Life!

You want Benefits Youve got it! Our generous benefits package includes:

• Medical Dental Vision and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs

• 401 (k) with generous company match

• 13 days of paid time off (PTO) & 8 Paid Holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)

• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance

• Paid Parental Leave

• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs

• Bonus Programs that include Employee Recognition and Referrals Summer Madness and Annual Performance

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Employee Discounts and much more!

Location: Corporate Support; 109 Northpark Blvd. Covington LA 70433

Job Summary:

As a Marketing Merchandising & Trade Show Manager you will design develop and manage innovative initiatives for all Brand Experiences within the POOLCORP house of brands.

Working closely with the Director of Planning & Events you will creatively and strategically execute innovative exciting experience-driven solutions that achieve goals & objectives and improve profitability.

Daily you will support marketing brand standard execution development of project initiatives including project management and administrative work as well as marketing communications. You will partner closely with the Marketing Team and other Corporate Functional Teams to ensure initiatives are implemented properly by tracking tasks managing communication and coordinating field implementation. Ability to communicate and work cross-functionally with a variety of teams both internal and external is paramount to the success of this role.

Responsibilities:

• Design branch showroom layouts that maximize the Brand Experience & Sales opportunities

• Work with the field implementation team to manage Brand consistency & Marketing initiatives for New Remodel or Move branch projects

• Create and refresh Planogram programs for all POOLCORP product lines

• Develop & communicate structured programs for the field to follow & execute

• Collaborate with Operations or Product Management Teams for program implementation

• Work closely with the operations team to maintain program & brand standards

• Exercise creativity and independent judgment in developing and evaluating content in support of internal and external communications

• Manage trade show booth experience and facilitate onsite logistics for National & Regional Trade Show events to ensure proper implementation monitor program performance and solicit feedback

• Frequent travel will be required

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Administration or related field.

• 5 years of visual merchandising experience and a proven record of success and effective performance.

• A creative and strategic thinker with great time management skills and self-discipline to ensure projects are initiated & completed in a timely manner.

• Expert project management skills with the ability to multi-task while still maintaining quality of work and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment with internal and external partners.

• Must have excellent interpersonal skills including presentation public speaking and interaction skills both written & verbal.

• Must be able to efficiently use MS Office products including Visio and Planogram programs to accomplish work tasks especially PowerPoint.

• A positive can-do attitude with a deep desire to constantly be looking to improve better and grow the team.

Bilingual Military Military Spouses and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply!We understand the uniqueness of hiring military personnel and veterans and will support him/her in the time of duty or with the transition into new civilian professions.

All offers to external candidates for employment are contingent upon the successful completion of pre-employment drug testing and background verifications before employment is finalized.

POOLCORP including all its subsidiaries is a drug-free company and Equal Opportunity Employer By Choice. The Company understands respects and values diversity unique styles experiences identities ideas and opinions while striving to be inclusive of all people. This commitment is critical to our success as a global company as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Hiring and promotional decisions are based solely on the qualifications required for the job to be filled.