Marketing Coordinator - Central & South America Channel

Job Description

Job Description

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Ready to bring fresh energy to your career? At Lee Kum Kee, we’re committed to your growth, offering a place where creativity and innovation thrive. If you're eager to make an impact and advance your career, apply today and start adding flavor to your professional life!

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Founded in 1888, Lee Kum Kee, a Hong Kong-based global food company, specializes in creating condiments and sauces that promote Chinese cuisine worldwide. With more than 300 products to choose from, Lee Kum Kee takes the mystery out of cooking authentic and delicious Asian foods in the comfort of your kitchen. Lee Kum Kee is committed to providing authentic and innovative condiments and sauces featuring the highest quality ingredients. Armed with a unique management culture, stringent quality control, superb and innovative products, coupled with the century long brand reputation, Lee Kum Kee has achieved unanimous recognition and won numerous prestigious awards.

BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Life Insurance coverage
• 401(k) Retirement Plan through Principal
• Two (2) Weeks Vacation
• Ten (10) Paid Holidays
• Five (5) Sick Days
• …And More!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Channel Marketing Coordinator will assist in executing the Marketing and Sales strategy, plans, and tactics for the company’s products and services to meet company objectives in the Central & South America Region (Retail and Foodservice channels).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assists in the planning and implementation of consumer advertising and promotional activities for C&SA, including digital, traditional, out-of-home consumer and B2B communication.
• Manage agencies and cross-functional collaborations to deliver compelling creative, social media, and brand communications.
• Manages the specific and global portfolio for Central & South America, including NPD processes, product launches, rationalization exercises, and related initiatives.
• Executes packaging and marketing materials development, including labels, carton design, consumer communication artwork, and other collateral through internal systems and external agencies.
• Develop impactful marketing and trade materials, supporting distributor and retailer programs.
• Analyze market trends and competitive activity to guide strategic decisions.
• Collaborates with partners to ensure timely development and completion of key social media deliverables, including monthly posting calendars, creative content, and performance reports.
• Ensures that brand communication tactics and messaging remain consistent with the company’s brand essence.
• Processes marketing invoicing, credit notes, and payments for promotional activities.
• Provides support to the General Manager and Region Managers for sales presentations, samples, sell sheets, point-of-purchase materials, in-store demonstrations, recipe books, and cards.
• Travel periodically to Central & South American markets to collaborate with regional and international teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each major responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the major responsibilities.

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in business or related field
• 3+ years of marketing experience
• Experience working independently and communicate with cross-functional teams including Zone Marketing, Sales, Accounts & Finance, Innovation & Quality, and Management Team to achieve goals.
• Strong communication, analytical thinking, and proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
• Fluent in English and Spanish required; in addition - Chinese and/or Portuguese is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable thriving in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Knowledge and experience in SAP is a plus
• Consumer goods experience is a plus.

It is Lee Kum Kee’s policy to seek and employ the most qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or protected veteran status. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.