Shimano Seeking Retail Services Coordinator in South Carolina

Shimano American Corporation is a $2.8 billion global company offering the world’s sporting community with top labels and brands including Shimano, Pearl Izumi, G. Loomis, Power Pro, PRO and AIM. Shimano is  seeking a Retail Services Coordinator to join our team in our North Charleston, S.C. location.

The details from Shimano:

We are proud of our staff; diverse in talent, interests and backgrounds. Job seekers can find unique, one of a kind job opportunities in our fishing and cycling divisions, including national and regional sales, marketing, retail services and distribution. We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and we are proud of a workforce that takes advantage of the health and wellness benefits we offer. Those that seek opportunities with employers that focus on reducing negative impacts on the environment need look no further than SHIMANO AMERICAN CORPORATION. Our company is an ISO14001 certified business where environmental compliance and continual improvements are part of our business philosophy and operations. If you feel you can bring talent, innovation and enthusiasm to our workforce then please consider the opportunities we have available.

Job Summary:

The Retail Services Coordinator is responsible for all marketing efforts dedicated to retail support. These include the development and execution of all retail merchandising items (POP), custom store installs (SEC), Co-op funds, and all retail related marketing materials for all Shimano brands.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Work with Product Development, Sales and Go to Market teams to establish Shimano’s POP, promotional and in store merchandising plans and procedures.
• Develop new POP materials as required for new products or item launches.
• Manage the company’s Co-op requirements, procedures, reporting and payments.
• Manage Co-op reporting agency for accuracy and processing speed.
• Coordinate with Marketing Managers to customize all advertising design elements as needed for retailer use on a regional basis.
• Assume leadership role in all aspects of SEC installs and updates.
• Work with multiple vendors to develop, design, and build displays that meet the company’s branding and presentation standards.
• Provide ongoing feedback to the marketing and sales team regarding regional and dealer trends within the market.
• Update dealer locator information on the corporate’s websites.
  Assist in developing online content for dealers’ websites.

Job Qualifications:

• 3+ years retail merchandising experience.
• Experience developing retail displays and plan-o-grams required.
• 3+ years of promotional marketing logistics experience preferred.
• Experience in the fishing tackle industry preferred.
• Budget planning and management experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superb organizational and time management skills – a self-starter who meets deadlines and adheres to schedules.
• Must be highly proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Must be available for extensive travel that includes trade, retail and consumer events throughout North America.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or similar discipline preferred

To apply, check out the Shimano USA Career’s site.