**DESCRIPTION** **Position Summary:** Under direction of the Sr. Marketing Manager, Marketing Communications, the incumbent’s main responsibility will be to support the CE Brand Marketing team with Samsung system submissions and approvals (both legal and marketing finance processes). While the position will focus on marketing communications system processes, the incumbent needs to be flexible enough to work on ad hoc marketing programs, as the needs of the business arise. Additionally, the incumbent will also support the team with the creation and execution of marketing assets/tools for New Product Introduction (NPI) to support product launches for the CE Product Categories and support the IMC process for CE product categories (HE, DA and EBD). The Sr. Specialist is required to work closely with many key stakeholders across the organization (Brand Marketing Managers, Product and Sales teams, marketing agencies, Samsung Electronics America (SEA), Headquarters, finance, etc.) and is able to manage all required tasks with support from manager. The incumbent will need to understand the project timelines required to support each launch with the appropriate marketing assets and tools for teams to achieve SECA marketing and business objectives. **RESPONSIBILITIES** **Duties and Responsibilities:** 1. Marketing Operations support for CE Division [HE, DA, and EBD] (70%) + Coordinates system submission and approvals (legal, marketing, finance, sample management) for marketing initiatives in order to support on time execution of marketing programs. This includes following up with key business stakeholders to ensure that approvals are taking place on time and escalating if they are not. + Legal approvals include LCP, and ECMS management. + Marketing Finance system submissions include Plan Proposals, Execution Orders, Payment Requests, PUMI submissions, and FOC orders. + Sample Management includes warehouse management and sample portal requests. 1. CE Marketing Support [HE, DA, EBD] (30%) + Support brand marketing initiatives for SECA’s CE Product Categories (HE, EBD and DA) including, but not limited to: + NPI and channel support + Oversee the collection and development of new product launch assets including product images, key visuals, product videos, spec sheets, feature messaging, and style guides/asset trackers in ENG and FR + Work with key stake holders at SECA, SEA, and HQ to ensure all product assets are up to date for use in SECA marketing activities and local channel partner activities + Work with agencies to ensure work back schedules for core assets are proactively communicated so that marketing assets are delivered on time + Create, adapt or review marketing assets and programs shared by national retail and dealer channels (i.e. flyers magazines, online assets, etc.) + Ensure that retail/dealer channel marketing tactics meet SECA program objectives and Samsung Masterbrand tone & manner + Support the channels with materials as required to deliver channel programs through appropriate tools + Ensure all reviews and approvals are gained (legal, partners, brands, HQ, etc.) + Support channel events, training events as needed + IMC (Integrated Marketing Campaigns) for product launches such as: + Public Relations + CRM + Paid Media + Social Media + Experiential Marketing (events) + Creative development **QUALIFICATIONS** **Requirements** **In Office:** + This role does require working on site + Replacing maternity leave **Education:** + Post-Secondary Education in Business or Marketing preferred + Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications + Digital marketing platforms (for example, social media channels) + Basic comprehension of French is preferred but not mandatory + A minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in a marketing role preferred + Experience must include proven performance in creative writing, and project management + Experience must include digital marketing **Knowledge:** + Strong proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and other MS Office applications + Digital marketing platforms (for example, social media channels) + Basic comprehension of French is preferred but not mandatory + A minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in a marketing role preferred + Experience must include proven performance in creative writing, and project management + Experience must include digital marketing **Experience:** + A minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in a marketing role preferred + Experience must include proven performance in creative writing, and project management + Experience must include digital marketing **ABOUT US** Premium Retail Services is a part of Acosta Group – a collective of the industry’s most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies reimagining the way people connect with brands at every point in their shopping journey. Since 1985, Premium has been a top provider of sales and merchandising services, reshaping retail through innovation and excellence for hundreds of renowned brands across retail categories. With 12,000+ employees across the U.S. and Canada, we are a people-first company, and we strive to ensure our team members enjoy their jobs, feel valued, and emulate our core beliefs – that’s why we frequently promote from within. We encourage our employees to innovate and expand new horizons, making internal development our cornerstone. Find your place at Premium – whether it’s merchandising, sales or brand advocacy, there's a spot for you on our team. Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact AskHR@acosta.com. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request. 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