Marketing and Promotions Specialist PCC Community Markets
- Date Posted October 06, 2021
- Location seattle, WA
- Category Business / Media
- Job type Full-Time
PCC Community Markets (PCC) is Seattle’s original — and the nation’s largest — certified organic, community-owned food market. What started with a few Seattle families in 1953 is now a passionate community that believes in the power of good food and the potential of good people; a place where the best of the Northwest comes together, from the produce we stock to the people we hire.
We embrace stewardship and take action because we care. As one of the most trusted grocers in the Puget Sound, we foster high standards and look to our staff members to build trust by acting with integrity — toward our members and shoppers, and toward each other.
The Marketing and Promotions Specialist is responsible for executing PCC Community Markets marketing campaigns to support seasonal, departmental and co-op wide promotions at all PCC stores.
- Manages the cross-functional efforts between the Merchandising and Marketing Teams to ensure planning, communication, and execution throughout promotional timelines
- Works with the Promotions Manager to , providing clear direction to shape seasonal promotional strategies and goals
- Optimizes the co-op’s promotional go-to-market process. Assesses program strengths and identifies areas for improvement
- Ensures Merchandising and Operations teams properly execute promotions and programs consistently, on time and on brand
- Captures, analyzes, and delivers marketing campaign recaps to the Promotions Manager
- Supports store grand opening activities and drives customer loyalty promotional activities and grand opening signage
- Prioritizes understanding the needs of the store staff and makes decisions based on practical application and user experience
- Actively and consistently seeks feedback from store teams in order to create long-term best practices
- Conducts regular market research trips to stay informed of general trends impacting the grocery industry
- Maintains inventory of all promotional materials that we keep year to year. Orders and maintains hardware for in-store promotion signage
Reports to: Promotions Manager
- 1-3 years marketing experience required
- Retail experince required, grocery retail and in-store marketing a plus
- Demonstrated understanding of how to leverage advertising, PR, social media and digital to amplify the in-store experience for our diverse customer base
- Strong knowledge of project management fundamentals
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills and ability, remotely and in person
- Ability to work in a constantly changing, fast-paced environment while maintaining a positive customer service orientation toward staff and public
- Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize and problem solve with excellent attention to detail
- Intermediate level of computer skills and proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe, and Wrike
- Ability to be a team player and appreciate working collaboratively across the organization as well as independently
- Demonstrated self-motivation and the ability to anticipate problems and follow through to complete tasks successfully
- Available to work a flexible schedule, and able to travel to all PCC locations and to other work-related locations
PCC is a company where culture and values are at the heart of who we are and what we do. Everyone at PCC is expected to:
- Collaborate
- Demonstrate Kindness
- Focus on the customer
- Instill trust
- Value diversity