Position: Marketing Administrator
Company: Nitto, Inc
Location: Teaneck, NJ
Status: Temp to Hire

Position Summary:
The Marketing Administrator works with a fun an energetic team to create compelling marketing materials and coordinating events/activities for the promotion of the company’s products and brands.

1. Assists in executing market strategies and objectives.
2. Creates marketing promotional materials such as displays, literature, website designs, advertising, videos, presentations, press releases, etc., that are visually appealing and on-brand.
3. Review designs for errors before they are printed or published.
4. Maintains company files in an orderly fashion on a secure and confidential company drive.
5. Obtain input from management and make revisions based on feedback, ensuring designs meet business goals, organizational standards, express ideas accurately and follow brand guidelines.
6. Assists with newsletter, direct mail, advertising, catalog, and other promotional editing and proofreading.
7. Assists with ad contracts and placements.
8. Supports the sales, marketing and technical efforts with market research by utilizing external information services including the internet, world wide web, etc. Secures appropriate information and compiles for review.
9. Assists in customer surveys to obtain marketing information about organization’s products and services.
10. Works closely with the sales, marketing and technical functions to plan and coordinate tradeshows and other events. This includes budgeting, scheduling, shipping, setting up and coordinating components.
11. Works with a cross-functional team to develop strong and productive relationships with internal and external partners to execute marketing strategies.
12. Coordinates special projects as determined by manager.

To perform the job effectively, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Curiosity – Must have a strong desire to learn new things and seek answers to questions for the sake of knowledge. Actively seeks out new challenges and experiences to broaden their perspective.

Interpersonal – Must be able to focus on solving conflict; not blaming; maintain confidentiality; listen to others without interrupting; keep emotions under control; and, remain open to others’ ideas and try new things.

Communication – Must be able to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listen and get clarification; respond well to questions; demonstrate group presentation skills; participate in meetings; write clearly and informatively; vary writing style to meet needs; and, read and interpret written information.

Quality Management - Must be able to demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; look for ways to improve and promote quality; apply feedback to performance; and, monitor own work to ensure quality

Business Acumen – Must understand business implications of decisions; display orientation to profitability; demonstrate knowledge in area of expertise; and, align work with strategic goals.

Diversity – Must be able to show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; educate others on the value of diversity; and, promote a harassment-free environment.

Ethics – Must be able to treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; and, uphold organizational goals and values.

Judgment – Must be able to display willingness to make decisions; exhibit sound and accurate judgment; support and explain reasoning for decisions; include appropriate people in decision making process; and, make timely decisions.

Motivation – Must be able to set and achieve challenging goals; demonstrate persistence and overcome obstacles; measure self against standard of excellence; and, take calculated risks to accomplish goals.

Dependability – Must be able to follows instruction, respond to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keep commitments; commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; complete tasks on time or notify appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Customer Service – Must be able to manage difficult or emotional customer situations; respond promptly to customer needs; solicit customer feedback to improve service; respond to requests for service and assistance; and, meet commitments.

Professionalism – Must be able to approach others in a tactful manner; react well under pressure; treat others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accept responsibility for own actions; and, follow through on commitments.

Adaptability – Must be able to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to best fit the situation; and, deal with frequent changes, delays or unexpected events.

Initiative – Must be able to volunteer readily; undertake self-development activities; seek increased responsibilities; take independent actions and calculated risks; look for and take advantage of opportunities; and, ask for and offer help when needed.

Innovation – Must be able to display original thinking and creativity; meet challenges with resourcefulness; generate suggestions for improving work; develop innovative approaches and ideas; and present ideas and information that gets others’ attention.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in marketing, graphic design, or related field from four-year college or university.

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, legal documents and government regulations. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information to top management, employees, customers and the general public.

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

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 sit; and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel or crouch.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

1. Must have an interest in science and technology.
2. A strong portfolio of illustrations or other graphics.
3. Excels at visual storytelling with a keen eye for aesthetics and details.
4. Must understand digital specification systems such as file sizes, resolutions, printing requirements, Pantone, etc.
5. Must be proficient in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, and Photoshop.
6. Experience with video editing programs such as Premier Pro and After Effects.
7. Requires proficiency in Word, Excel and PowerPoint, database management and electronic mail.
8. Requires proficiency with several types of operational office equipment.
9. Ability manage time and deliver projects with strict deadlines.
10. Detail oriented. Strong follow-up skills.
11. Strong interpersonal skills. Ability to maintain a friendly, cooperative stable demeanor.
12. Ability to perform duties and tasks of substantial variety and complexity.
13. Ability to adapt procedures, techniques, tools materials and/or equipment to meet special needs.
14. Ability to rely on experience and good judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals.
15. Ability to work under general supervision.
116. Ability to travel to customer locations, Nitto affiliated companies and trade shows.