Advertising Account Coordinator at Garmin International in Olathe, Kansas

Job Description:

Overview

We are seeking a full-time Advertising Account Coordinator in our Olathe, KS location. In this role, you will be responsible for serving in an account management supporting role in the execution of segment marketing and advertising initiatives.

Essential Functions

• Supports the execution of day-to-day account management duties


• Maintains and distributes weekly global project status reports


• Assists with requests for various advertising materials, including print and digital ads and event support materials


• Submits project documentation, including the activation of new assignments and communication with the project management team on key schedule milestones and project deadlines


• Works closely with the account management team to preview work in development, route materials for segment review and share feedback with internal creative teams


• Assists with the coordination of segment presentations, scheduling meetings and recapping outcomes for all attendees


• Assumes supporting role when presenting to segment and global key stakeholders, supporting colleagues who are presenting various materials and recapping outcomes for all attendees


• Fosters positive relationships with segment, global key stakeholders and internal team members through professional and timely communications


• Actively engages in informing the creative strategy based on segment marketing and advertising objectives


• Keeps apprised of all relevant product, competitor, industry and market developments and shares these insights with colleagues working with the segment and global key stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Advertising, Marketing, Journalism, Communications or Business Administration AND a minimum of 1 year relevant experience in advertising or marketing


• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and database programs


• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills


• Must be proactive and highly organized with an ability to motivate, persuade and positively interact with a wide variety of people


• Must be detail-oriented and can work proactively and effectively in a fast-paced deadline driven environment

Desired Qualifications

• Previous advertising agency account management experience


• Experience with various creative disciplines from retail merchandising (online/in-store), web, and traditional media and social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Google+, etc.)

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

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