Marketing Project Coordinator

Summary: The Marketing Project Coordinator performs a wide variety of tasks that support the National Marketing Department. They should be able to work closely with project managers to create comprehensive action plans concerning resources, budgets and timeframes for projects.

Work Hours: Monday to Friday from 08:00 AM to 05:00 PM

Seniority Level: Associate

Employment Type: Full-time

Compensation: This hourly, non-exempt position pays from $21.75 to $24.75 per hour, with overtime compensated at 1.5 times the base rate. New hires usually earn between $46,200 and $52,500 annually, or more, depending on experience, overtime hours, and bonuses.

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to complete the following essential duties and responsibilities:

• Supports the Marketing Senior Project Manager.
• Creates, updates, and maintains information on our internal Merchandising Portal.
• Develops, reviews, and analyzes various reports that support and help grow the business.
• Manages multiple projects at once in the areas of display, sampling and merchandising.
• Works closely with our Product teams, and National marketing team to develop ways to grow sales in our various product categories to the Retail business channel.
• Creates and executes the shipment of materials to various store / branch meetings and various trade shows.
• Collaborates with warehouse on in-person quality check of incoming shipments
• Occasional visit to branches and off-site meetings to support and promote sales to the Retailer vendor channel. Availability to attend in-person meetings for vendor visits to our local branch.
• Travels 10% locally.
• Position requires candidate to be available to attend in-office solutions meetings with the warehouse team and collaborate effectively with our internal and external business partners.
• Participate in project design meetings and propose improvements if necessary.
• Evaluate potential problems and technical hitches and develop solutions.
• Plan and manage team goals, project schedules and new information.
• Supervise current projects and coordinate all team members to keep workflow on track.
• Manage project-related paperwork by ensuring all necessary materials are current, properly filed and stored.
• Direct project correspondences by preparing and reviewing project proposals, memos, meeting minutes and emails.
• Communicate with clients to identify and define project requirements, scope and objectives.
• Adhere to budget by monitoring expenses and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)

Additionally the candidate must meet the following Education and/or Experience requirements:

• High School Diploma required
• College Degree in a related field Business Administration/ Marketing/ Communication is preferred
• Ideal candidate will have experience in project management
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with demanding deadlines
• Highly proficient with Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, and Power Point

This role has the following physical demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use their hands to handle objects, tools, or controls; reach with their hands and arms; and communicate verbally. The employee frequently walks, stands and occasionally sits.
• The employee must occasionally lift, pull and move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Benefits: MSI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Referral, Holiday, and Annual Bonuses
• Annual pay increases
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-paid Short Term and Long Term disability
• Company-paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Traditional and Roth 401(k) plans with company matching contributions
• Charitable donation matching programs
• Free, company-sponsored 1-on-1 tutoring for children/dependents of MSI employees in grades k-12, including free tutoring for SAT and ACT tests

About MSI: Founded in 1975, MSI is a leading supplier of flooring tile, countertops, wall and backsplash tile and hardscaping surfaces products in North America. Headquartered in Orange, California, MSI also maintains over 50 state-of-the-art showroom and distribution centers across the U.S. and Canada. MSI's product line includes an extensive offering of Granite, Quartz, Porcelain, Luxury Vinyl flooring, Slate, Marble, Travertine, Sandstone, Limestone, Quartzite, onyx, stacked stone and pavers imported from over 36 countries on six continents.

Over the years, MSI has been the recipient of many prestigious awards including:

• Top 5 fastest growing companies - OC Business Journal
• Supplier Diversity Award - Home Depot
• #1 Flooring Distributor multiple years in a row - Floor Covering Weekly
• Top Workplaces Award winner multiple times - Top Workplaces
• MSI Founder named the Entrepreneur of the Year - Ernst and Young

MSI is an equal opportunity employer that celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion and belonging for all employees. We provide a work environment that allows all employees to do their best work, free from all forms of discrimination. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on the basis of race, ethnicity, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, military status, religion, disability status, or any other legally protected group. MSI provides reasonable accommodations for all employees and applicants. If you believe you require an accommodation, please speak with your recruiter or a member of our HR team.