Retail Marketing Associate 2

We are seeking a full-time Retail Marketing Associate 2 at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area. In this role, you will be responsible for partnering with various sales and marketing leadership to develop point-of-sale (POS) and/or in-store marketing materials for global distribution that help consumers to easily locate products, understand the product’s features and benefits, and result in sales and revenue.

Essential Functions

• Fully understands assigned retail account strategies, objectives, store requirements and logistics, and fully leverages the available in-store marketing opportunities while remaining on budget
• Demonstrates knowledge pertaining to critical timeline path including concept development, facilitates internal/external program approvals, and oversees production/implementation of materials in stores
• Ensures Garmin’s products/services are presented in a manner that is consistent with Garmin’s global brand requirements
• Ensures a cohesive campaign experience between customers in store and online solutions
• Works closely with internal cross-functional teams to execute the programs on time, within budget and ensures they are dealer compliant
• Works closely with external merchandising suppliers and their manager to co-develop concepts, approve marketing materials, negotiate costs, and ensure accurate, on-time, quality materials
• Fully knowledgeable regarding the retail landscape for assigned retail accounts and conducts retail market tours, shares findings, proposes incremental business opportunities and takes corrective actions when needed
• Assists with onsite meetings/conference calls for assigned retail accounts with their Manager, Sales Director and/or Sales Manager
• Attends sales meetings, trade shows or promotional events as needed
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Business, Project Management or related field OR equivalent experience
• Must possess a minimum of 2 years’ work experience in marketing, operations and/or project management
• Demonstrates proficient use and knowledge of marketing and project management tools
• Ability to create/maintain cohesive relationships with customers, suppliers, and Garmin associates
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Jira, Tableau and Oracle or related software
• Must be positive, detail/quality oriented, organized, analytical, team oriented and a driven problem solver, multi-tasker, and self-starter with the ability to prioritize in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment with proven success in solving difficult problems
• Demonstrated ability to understand retail merchant terminology
• Must possess the ability to bend, twist and lift up to 55 pounds while using safe lifting techniques

Garmin International is an equal opportunity employer.  Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran’s status, age or disability.

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits