Coordinator, Retail Marketing (Lip Smacker)

Company Background

Markwins Beauty Brands is a global leader in beauty and cosmetics. A pioneering AAPI-owned company, Eric Chen founded Markwins in 1984, and led as CEO until his passing in 2021. His wife, and then-CAO, Lina Chen, then assumed the role of CEO, and leads in the position today. Markwins has distinguished itself with groundbreaking product innovation, reimagined go-to-market strategies, and leading supply-chain dynamics. From humble and disruptive origins, the company was famous in its early years as the pioneer of compact palettes and gift sets, and stands today as the largest privately held beauty company in North America. With a brand portfolio that includes Black Radiance®, Lip Smacker®, LORAC®, Physicians Formula®, and wet n wild®, Markwins Beauty Brands’ products are sold in retail outlets including department, specialty, mass, drug, and food stores, in over 80,000 doors in 80 countries worldwide.

Position Summary

The Coordinator, Retail Marketing position will report directly to the Retail Marketing Manager and falls within the Lip Smacker® Retail Marketing Team. The Retail Marketing team manages all needs between the Lip Smacker® brand and its retail partners with the goal to drive sales and brand presence/distribution. The Coordinator, Retail Marketing will be responsible for a variety of tasks within the retail marketing department including, but not limited to, coordinating license approvals, arranging product samples, providing item set up information, creating and maintaining marketing materials, and supporting the team’s overall needs. This person will receive hands-on cross-departmental experience through product development and brand building with a focus on execution and experience at retail. As a Coordinator, Retail Marketing, meticulous attention to detail and management of deadlines will be required to successfully complete your tasks in our fast-paced environment.

Essential Tasks, Duties, & Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date marketing calendars and materials

• Must be exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to effectively multi-task and remain organized

• Coordinate and organize all sample requests

• Coordinate licensed approvals

• Coordinate and maintain Item Setup including item number requests, ongoing maintenance of product specs, and compiling online product page information

• Work with the Brand team to execute new product launches, sales materials, presentations, and digital programs

• Interface with all Brand team and cross departmental functions including Creative, Product Development, Social/PR, and Sales to support brand growth

• Track and communicate status of projects and make strategic recommendations towards growth and improvement

• Coordinate and collaborate with Product, Brand and Creative teams to gather necessary creative assets

• Collect and analyze data to improve marketing ROI and propose suggestions for efficiency and growth

• Perform other duties as needed and directed by management

Minimum QualificationsEducation & Experience

• Associate’s Degree or 1-3 years’ experience in the manufacturing environment, or combination of both education and experience

• 1-2 years of working experience in marketing or related field

• Project management experience is desirable to remain on-task and accurately track all projects with competing priorities

• Experience in cosmetics or consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry preferred

• Combined experience within marketing, ecommerce, and retail experience is highly preferred

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of current beauty trends, social media trends, and marketing tools

• Knowledge of Retail industry is a plus

• Eagerness to continuously learn with a passion for beauty is highly desired

• Ability to analyze data and infer/deduce conclusions

• Both analytical and creative mindset

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and written

• Ability to connect, build, and maintain relationships, and stimulate discussion with a goal to collaborate and align

• Exceptional organizational skills; detail-oriented

• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Power Point

Note: The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Working Conditions:

Good working conditions, with the absence of disagreeable conditions

Salary:

Pay commensurate with experience.

Benefits:

Comprehensive benefits package includes employer paid health benefits and 401k match. Benefits typically offered only to full-time employees.

Markwins Beauty Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Markwins Beauty Brands does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities on the basis of an individual's race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other proscribed category set forth in federal or state regulations.

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