Marketing Specialist, Digital

Company: VSM Sewing Inc P660
Location: La Vergne
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Job Title: Marketing Specialist - Digital
Department: North America Marketing
Reports To: B2B Marketing Manager
FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Location: La Vergne, TN (Nashville)
ABOUT THE COMPANY: SVP Worldwide, doing business through SVP-Singer Holdings, Inc. and its affiliates, is the world's largest consumer sewing machine company, accounting for approximately one out of every three sewing machines sold annually across the globe. The company and its three iconic brands - SINGER -, HUSQVARNA - VIKING - and PFAFF - - each have delighted consumers for over 450 years. These premium brands and products are regarded as the choice for serious sewists and novice crafters.
The company's corporate headquarters is located in Nashville, TN and supported by regional headquarters/sales offices located in Milan (Italy), Mexico City (Mexico), and Sydney (Australia) that, combined, reach consumers in more than 180 countries. SVP has manufacturing facilities across Asia and Latin America, multiple R&D centers, a software development center in Europe and a global supply chain with distribution centers in all regions.
SVP Worldwide has a history of innovation and has established a leading offering in the Internet-of-Things (IoT) segment by introducing mySewnet -, the industry's first cloud-based operating system, and the Premier+ suite of software. Its product portfolio covers entry-level sewing machines all the way up to advanced, internet-connected, leading edge household sewing machines that retail for $19,999 and all segments in-between. In addition to sewing machines, the product portfolio includes sewing accessories, notions, garment care products as well as software.
The products are sold across a network of sewing machine dealers, mass retailers (e.g., Costco, Walmart, Lidl, MediaMarkt, Carrefour), specialty retailers (e.g., Joann, Michaels), online retailers (e.g., Amazon, Tmall), distributors, and through the company's -180 internally operated retail stores.
ABOUT THE POSITION: We are looking to hire a Marketing Coordinator/Specialist to serve as a liaison between Marketing and Sales for trade marketing activities that includes promotions, advertising, project management and communication flow for our Business to Business Channels. The ideal candidate will have experience in a wide range of marketing functions, including communications, advertising, branding, and digital. The marketing coordinator must be an organized multitasker, able to handle many diverse projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines. You will work closely with the B2B Marketing Manager, Account Managers, and Regional Sales Managers to ensure timely and proper implementation of approved marketing plans and programs. As a successful hire, you will be tasked with helping identify marketing trends and opportunities for growth, as well as creating and implementing marketing materials. Some everyday tasks include maintaining a project tracker, creating and managing the implementation and delivery of marketing collateral, recording data from campaigns, and helping with the organization of presentations.
Key responsibilities are:

• Regularly collaborate with the B2B Marketing Manager, Account Managers, and Regional Sales Managers on marketing projects
  
  • Attend weekly sales meetings sharing marketing updates and learning current sales trends
  • Communicate marketing objectives, timelines, and deliverables to sales team, and provide instructions for usage and promotion
  • Assist in creation and update of B2B marketing offers and materials, including mediakits and sales decks, planograms, one-pagers, D2C ad examples, etc.
  • Contribute to ideation, planning, production, and implementation of retailer's marketing activities, including point of purchase materials and promotions
  • Support the B2B Marketing Manager develop collateral that will push brand visibility, availability, promotional activities and offer great customer experience to the end consumer
    
    • Includes POP displays, inspirational and educational photography, videos, e-spots, web banners, blog posts, projects, etc.
    • Collaborate with the Education team for content accuracy
    • Edit, proofread, and improve content
    • Work in partnership with design agency to optimize creative, producing high quality content
    • Assist in the production and distribution of trade marketing assets to retailers with outside vendors such as printers and POP suppliers, and the DAM (Digital Asset Management tool)
    • Use content management solutions to create, update, and enhance product pages across retailer's websites
      
      • Deliver engaging written and visual content for retailer's product pages and/or brand shop pages
      • Optimize content considering SEO
      • Maintain tracker/calendar of all marketing projects
        
        • Includes plans for the development and delivery of new product launches and product resets
        • Maintains operational requests from Mass Retailers and Regional Sales Managers for Dealers in terms of end-consumer visibility, making sure corporate guidelines are respected and activities are aligned with the marketing strategies
        • Supports yearly trade marketing plans, including trade shows, conventions, magazines, television, digital sponsorships, etc.
        • Tracks marketing activities by using available POS sales and website data
        • Stay informed of all product, price, and pack changes and assist in implementation or communication of necessary changes rapidly
        • Visit the points of sales regularly to ensure that the brand is visible, and guidelines are respected
        • Keep abreast of the trends in the industry through market studies and research QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:
          Experience-
          • 3+ years experience in related field; proven work experience as a marketing specialist preferred
          • Knowledge of Trade Marketing activities, tools, and techniques is preferred
          • Knowledge of SEO/SEM
          • Proficiency with Google Collaboration Suite and Adobe Creative Suite
          • Experience in retail or merchandising is an advantage Skills/personal qualifications-
            • Strong project management, presentation, and interpersonal skills
            • Design and creative literate with ability to constructively brief and approve creative work
            • High attention to detail
            • Outstanding copywriting and copyediting abilities
            • Ability to harness collaboration to produce well-crafted content
            • Proficient in data analytics to determine important data and ability to suggest improvements
            • Highly motivated, energetic, communicative person
            • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt quickly to change, demonstrates learning agility with desire to grow and develop
            • Leverages creative thinking, problem solves and generates successful solutions
            • Team player with a growth, development and challenge accepted mindset
            • Strong customer focus with professional presence
            • Strong organization and prioritization skills Education- Bachelor's degree (Business, Marketing, or Journalism concentration) from accredited college or university
              WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works in a typical office environment at Corporate HQ/ in the Nashville area. Ability to travel domestically for career fairs, dealer/retail meetings.
              PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
              • Must be able to communicate effectively with employees through multiple forms of technology with telephone and computer. Must be able to receive and convey information.
              • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, meeting rooms, copier/printer etc as well as have the ability to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
              • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.
              • Occasionally moves sewing machines weighing up to 30 pounds across the office as needed.
                The Industry
                The sewing machine industry is a global industry that is experiencing renewed growth. In developed markets, growth rates are projected to outpace GDP growth, according to Global Industry Analysts, Inc., the leading industry data source. Growth in these markets is driven by the millennial generation that is increasingly attracted to personalization, crafts and self-expression. In developing markets, the industry is expected to grow at 6.7% annually, fueled by the emerging middle class and the "need to sew" segment that uses sewing machines to support the household.
                The Future
                In 2021, SVP Worldwide was acquired by Platinum Equity (www.platinumequity.com), a global firm, founded by Tom Gores, specialized in mergers, acquisitions and operations of companies that provide mission-critical products, services and solutions in diverse industries. While Platinum Equity is the majority owner of SVP Worldwide, Ares Capital Corporation (who previously acquired SVP WW in 2018) continues to invest and own a portion of the company. Ares Capital Corporation (www.aresmgmt.com) is a leading publicly traded business development company

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