Job description
Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
The Global Marketing Coordinator- Seeding is an opportunity to join New Balance’s Boston-based Global Marketing Team. A driver of NB’s brand growth is sampling our product to partners, athletes, artists and influencers. This role will work in partnership with other Marketing Coordinators, as well as with other members of our Global Communications, Performance and Lifestyle teams in the execution of seeding and sampling. This is an entry-level position within our growing Global Marketing team and will include exposure to various parts of NB’s Global Marketing functions.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Track, receive and organize in-bound product samples (footwear and apparel).
Own ordering process of inline footwear and apparel product needs for PR (sport & lifestyle categories).
Fulfill seeding shipments as directed by Global Marketing teams across sport and lifestyle categories.
Learn NB’s categories and familiarize yourself with our Marketing Plans and how these plans sync with seeding and sampling.
Understand and develop processes for prioritizing samples and seeding shipments
Develop communications to be included in each sample, bespoke to the individual recipient.
Work cross-functionally with NB Marketing and Facilities teams to ensure the smooth inflow and outflow of product samples.
Create global standardized seeding box for tier A, B and C receivers (celebrities, influencers, tastemakers, athletes, Face of Brand & ambassadors).
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
BA/BS Required
1+ years experience
Detail oriented, with ability to work in fast paced environment
Interest in NB’s categories preferred.
Footwear, fashion, apparel, or athletic industry experience a plus, but not required.
Strong execution skills; consistently produce results and meet deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, verbal/written presentation skills
Self-starter, confident, proactive about reaching out to gain feedback/problem solve
#LI- JI1
Regular Associate Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
Learn more about our Benefits
Temporary associate benefits will be communicated separately.
Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we’ve designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.
jjbodyshop.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, jjbodyshop.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, jjbodyshop.com is the ideal place to find your next job.