Kimberly-Clark · 8 hours ago
Marketing Administrative Assistant
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$72K/yr - $85K/yr
5+ years expKimberly-Clark is committed to creating Better Care for a Better World, and they are seeking a Marketing Administrative Assistant to support marketing and sales efforts. In this role, the assistant will coordinate presentations, manage inventory, and oversee event management to drive brand initiatives.
ManufacturingProduct DesignWholesale
No H1B
Responsibilities
Owns the preparation, editing and/or production of presentations for the brands and key customers, ensuring proper use of brand marks and leveraging a broad range of multi-media and PowerPoint materials to communicate clearly, succinctly and in a creative manner as requested
Owns the preparation and distribution of Annual Business Plan communications for the brands including sales samples, as well as support of materials for the National Sales meeting and various other brand initiatives
Sales and Sample Kits - owns all aspects of the timeline/communication with vendor/production/distribution for: existing product samples, creative development product samples, Planogram/Annual Operating Plans, ad hoc customer requests, promotional/sweepstakes fulfillment, supply room samples, and packs required for customer or industry meetings
Ensures accurate and up-to-date inventory of current product packaging and samples in the onsite storeroom
Merchandising Fixtures - owns all aspects of the timeline/communication with vendor/production/distribution for brand-funded Merchandising Fixtures. Includes management of 3rd party warehousing & fulfillment to ensure delivery of requested units to customer(s). Create/manage all POs for new rack manufacturing and fulfillment. Co-lead RFPs (with Sourcing) for new unit designs when necessary
Central point of contact for internal Consumer Engagement team in managing supply and promotions as well as Sponsorship/Partnership coordination and back-office support
Event Management - serves as venue liaison and coordinates all aspects of venue arrangements to include meeting room arrangements, audiovisual equipment, rooming lists, and post-event billing. Oversees the procurement of all necessary meeting services (e.g., printing, delivery, video-taping, etc.), soliciting cost estimates, selecting best services, and monitoring cost and quality
Create pricing authorities for new stock codes and ensure required approval is obtained
Coordinate volunteer events (National Diaper Bank, Alliance for Period Supplies, etc.)
ETQ Claims Maintenance – serves as brand/BU support for claims system updates to ensure integrity in approved consumer facing messaging
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree is preferred, or equivalent of 5+ years of work experience, prior CPG experience is a plus
Ability to lead and manage and prioritize multiple projects at once for multiple stakeholders in a fast-paced environment, working both independently and as a contributing member of the teams
Passion for meeting customer needs, leading and managing ongoing project meetings, developing and maintaining clear project timelines, and tracking progress to ensure key milestones are met
Coordinate the development, management, and distribution of sales materials, such as product specifications, samples, merchandising racks for key customers, and beauty shots for e-commerce
Strong ability to understand and anticipate business needs. A fast learner with a problem-solving mindset, able to adapt to changes in a dynamic environment
Proven strong oral and written communication and active listening skills and able to communicate with all levels of leadership
Proven analytical and detail-oriented skills
Ability to coach and train junior team members on various systems
Demonstrates high standard of professionalism and work ethic, decision-making ability, and adaptability/flexibility
Demonstrated ability to work within various computer systems, including Microsoft Office, SAP, SharePoint, graphics management systems, etc
Preferred
Previous experience as an Executive/Administrative Assistant is helpful
Work experience within a large / global corporation
Benefits
Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions.
Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Company
Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark ranked among the top 10 World's Best Multinational Workplaces by Great Places to Work Institute for the third year in a row.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Craig Stephen Slavtcheff
Chief R&D Officer
John Carmichael
President, North America
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