Marketing Assistant, New Market Development

Summary:

This position is part of the marketing team of Cotton Incorporated that works with global manufacturers, brands, and retailers to promote the use of cotton in non-traditional and nonwoven markets such as hygiene, household, beauty, and medical products. The position works at both tactical and strategic levels to implement a wide variety of marketing programs to expand cotton fiber use in nonwovens applications for industrial, institutional, and consumer product distribution channels like grocery, drugstore, and mass market retail. Please see our full ad and apply online at www.careerbuilder.com (keyword search: Cotton Incorporated).

Core Functions:

• Assist with the development of data analysis, information, and materials (e.g., brochures, presentations, displays, etc.)

• Provide support for industry events, both materials and logistics

• Coordinate resources in support of the division’s efforts to work with external accounts

• Develop and coordinate website content for CottonWorks™ and other websites

• Assist with coordination of trademark licensing process and analysis

• Assist with development and coordination of trade advertising media plan

• Provide coverage for inquiries and assistance when the Director is not immediately available

• Contribute to the development of other marketing-related projects as assigned

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or a related field 

• 3 years of experience in marketing and/or business development support, trade advertising/media, as well as project management

• Knowledge of general business marketing concepts and strategies

• Knowledge of materials, nonwovens and/or textiles, a plus

• Strong organizational, communication, and writing/proofreading skills

• Ability to work independently or within a team to meet deadlines and/or accomplish goals

• Professional written and verbal communication (with a demonstrable quality of work)

• Strong project management and prioritization skills with ability to coordinate multiple projects or events simultaneously

• Ability to address various audiences and interact with multiple levels of people in person and across various communication platforms

• Strong work ethic with strict attention to detail

• Proficiency in Microsoft™ Office Suite (particularly Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)

• This position requires domestic and international travel up to 10-15% of the time

Working Conditions / Physical Demands: 

• General office environment with quiet to moderate noise level

• Varied working conditions off-site due to travel

• Business casual dress clothes required

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to type and grasp, with frequent standing, walking, and bending/twisting at the neck/waist

• Occasionally required to push, pull, and reach above/below shoulder level

• Frequently required to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds

• Frequently required to have face-to-face and telephone interaction with internal staff and external contacts

• Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Cotton Incorporated is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This Employer participates in E-Verify.