Marketing Assistant at PPG Industries in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

The Marketing Assistant is focused on segment, brand and channel support in areas of data, analysis, insight development and execution of marketing plans to deliver upon PPG and segment goals. The role will work closely with the Marketing Manager & Assoociate Marketing Manager and Account teams!

Key Responsibilities :

• Management of the development, production and implementation of marketing and channel tactics.

• Lead and/or support the delivery/execution and communication of programs and promotions. Facilitate the creation and distribution of marketing materials for program support and sell in. Work with internal cross-functional partners and field sales in the management, design and production of tools, collateral and program training.

• Know and understand budget parameters including sales, volume, margin and marketing A&P. Monitor and track spend as well as ROI analysis to ensure effective spend. Manage purchase orders and input of marketing spend into applicable internal systems.

• Know and understand business parameters including sales, volume, margin and marketing A&P. Lead analysis, recommendations and presentation of bi-monthly internal Day 10 meetings

• Gather and analyze market, customer and competitive information/insight in order to help guide the successful execution of the brand and channel marketing plans as measured by sales, volume, margin and brand health.

• Provide channel, end user and competitive information to support the identification of promotional, innovation and portfolio product opportunities. Contribute information and analysis, and participate in the creation and launch of new product opportunities.

• Work closely with channel partners to develop and execute in-store activation. Work with cross functional teams and agencies to support the execution of both planned and opportunistic marketing programs. Develop a thorough understanding of the customer to advise in-store strategy, execution, and opportunities. Role will work with account teams to analyze and track programs versus stated goals.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in marketing or related field are required.
• 1 to 3 years of marketing experience.
• Self-starter with high customer orientation, strong problem solving abilities, project management skills and be able execute project plans in a complex, matrix organization.
• Entry level sales or marketing professional with experiences in problem solving, project management, customer service, retail and communications.

ABOUT US:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday - everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday - everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG Way: ( Click here to learn more about the PPG Way )

PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspx

We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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