Marketing & Events Coordinator

POSITION OVERVIEWWe are looking for a driven, proactive, and service-minded Marketing & Events Coordinator to join our North America team. In this role, you will be a key player in supporting the marketing team and local Sales team to implement local marketing tools to strengthen the brand and activate consumers to buy more Chiquita bananas.You will work on key marketing projects and events from start to finish, working with internal teams and external contractors. As a key member of the marketing team, you will primarily coordinate with business owners, sales and marketing teams, and conference exhibitors. Our ideal candidate has experience with project management and coordinating events and has a great deal of self-sufficiency in staying organized and accomplishing their duties.The purpose of this role is to translate the Global Marketing Strategy into local consumer activities which contribute to the profitable growth of the banana category in the North America market.The position will be based onsite in Fort Lauderdale, FL reporting to the North America Marketing Director.JOB RESPONSIBILITIESPlan, organize and execute trade shows and events by establishing standardized event procedures including venue and travel bookingsTrack event key performance areas and identify items to work on for future eventsDevelop, coordinate and monitor deployment of in-store materials, display solutions and other sales materials for field sales teamReview and cascade to sales team the weekly, monthly and quarterly business intelligence reportsSupport the development and execution of consumer marketing activities nationally and account specific promotions in cooperation with the local sales teamBuild and adhere to an event budget to avoid project overrunsMaintain the customer specific marketing budget both contracted and not contracted. These activities include but not limited to creating purchase orders, entering invoices into the systemJOB REQUIREMENTS2-3 years relevant work experience in event planning, brand/product management, business analytics, and/or financial related positions2+ years of event planning experienceProject management experienceExcellent verbal and written communication skillsProblem analysis and problem solving skillsAbility to work under strict deadlinesFormal presentation skillsStrong organization and planning abilitiesPersuasiveness: pro-activity and foresight to point out opportunities and risks to the businessProficient with Excel, Word and PowerPoint Microsoft applicationsAbility to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneouslyAbility to deliver positive results in a team working environment with a diverse group of internal and external customersBA/BS in Marketing or Business RequiredAmbitious, flexible and driven person, able to deliver results with a high pace; comfortable with thinking ahead and making your own decisionsReal team player and truly service minded, taking pride in what you deliver. Professional and structured, you keep your head cool when multi-taskingStrong communication skills combined with your interpersonal capabilities enable you to easily interact cross borders. Motivated by building and implementing new ways of working and are open to changeJOB ENVIRONMENTMost work is performed in a temperature-controlled office environmentIncumbent may sit for long periods of time at desk or computer terminalIncumbent may use calculators, keyboards, telephone, and other office equipment in the course of normal workdayStooping, bending, twisting, and reaching may be required in completion of job dutiesMay handle cases of merchandise weighing up to 25 lbs. with frequent bending, stooping, and overhead lifting.This position requires satisfactory passing of a drug test in accordance with Florida Statute § 440.102.#J-18808-Ljbffr