Senior Retail Marketing Associate - Garmin International, Inc.

We are seeking a full-time Senior Retail Marketing Associate in our Olathe, KS location. 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

• Leads strategies, objectives, and large programs for the full product life cycle projects         
• Is expert for assigned retail account's strategies, objectives, store requirements and logistics
• Proven track record of successful in-store retail marketing solutions and consistently delivers them on time/on budget
• Leads onsite marketing discussions and conference calls for assigned national retail accounts with their Manager, Sales Director and/or Sales Manager
• Manages all aspects and critical timeline path including concept development, facilitates internal and external program approvals, and oversees the 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 cohesive campaign experience between the customers in store and online solutions
• Leads internal and/or external Cross Functional Teams to execute the programs on time, within budget and ensures they are dealer compliant                                             
• Leads external merchandising suppliers to co-develop concepts, negotiates costs, conducts factory tours, and ensures accurate, on-time, quality materials
• Is an expert regarding retail landscape for assigned retail accounts and conducts retail market tours, shares findings, proposes incremental business opportunities and takes timely corrective actions
• Stays current and willing to try things with upcoming marketing trends
• Able to offer suggestions to meet the needs of new market trends
• Attends sales meetings, trade shows or promotional events as needed and offsite business travel required                                                                 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SharePoint, Jira, Tableau and Oracle or related software
• Assists with training new Retail Marketing Associate team members on retail accounts, software, processes, and procedures
• Attends meetings for Retail Marketing leadership when requested
• 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 5 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 and show proven success in solving difficult problems in a fast paced, deadline-driven environment
• 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