About the position
Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer's signature brands include Belgard and Echelon hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living and MoistureShield fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete and Amerimix packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials. The Channel Marketing Associate coordinates and executes marketing and program related tasks in support of sales team efforts.
Responsibilities
- Establish weekly priorities for marketing / sales support efforts and proactively communicate with sales leaders
- Lead the development of marketing materials for Catalyst, including promotional one pagers, labels, samples, displays, signage, catalogs, and brochures
- Manages 'Club Catalyst' Valued partner program - Program budgets, customer / team questions, Co-op reimbursement approvals and execution consistent with brand standards
- Manage Samples, Displays and Promotional material through connect40 portal to manage entire Catalyst Sample program - forecasts, sample build approvals, quotes/printing of marketing materials/shipping raw goods/updating portal. Work w/ engineering / product teams as necessary on design and creation of new tools
- Coordinate and works as liaison between Sales, Oldcastle APG Brand and Channel marketing teams and graphic design teams to execute brand or strategic initiatives
- Works with Territory, Regional, National sales teams and customers on ad-hoc marketing / sales initiatives including creation of Collateral, Flyers, email campaigns, showroom displays, tradeshow or similar events
- Create and maintain PowerPoint and other presentation materials as needed by sales team (Sales presentations, AIA/ ASLA, Lunch-n-earns etc.)
- Maintain outbound email distribution lists, regularly write or edit content
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Project management skillset - ability to work self directed, organized and execute on tight timeframes
- Detail oriented - able to document specific plans, track wins / losses and adjust plans to changing landscape
- Excellent Customer Service and interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office with strong knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint
- Basic graphic design skills preferred
- Ability to travel is required
Benefits
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
