Job Description

PPG may have what you are looking for! As a Marketing Assistant, you will The is focused on the segment, brand, and channel support in areas of project management, data, analysis, and insight that guides decisions, actions, and development and execution of marketing plans to deliver upon PPG and segment goals. The role will work closely with the Marketing Director, Manager & Associate Marketing Manager, and Account teams to ensure segment plans are within the guidelines of the brands and meets the needs of the end-user and shopper.

Key Responsibilities:

* Create and manage timelines and execute the end-to-end process of marketing activation programs and events in order to help guide the successful execution of the brand and channel marketing plans as measured by sales, volume, margin, and brand health.
* Coordination of mailings and program materials to be sent to both internal and external teams, customers, media, influencers, etc.
* Collaborate across marketing organizations for the successful execution of all support activities.
* Provide continuous support to marketing organization in ways such as presentation development, supply ordering, collaboration with vendors, reconciliation of marketing spends, schedule management, and planning of internal training and meetings.
* Learn internal processes, procedures, and support the scheduling and executing of regular marketing meetings.
* Manage appropriate internal financial processes, purchase orders, and understanding of budget parameters.
* Maintain product catalogs, price lists, promo catalogs, activity code requests, and art files to assist with marketing promotions.
* Responsible for meeting recaps and communicating next steps effectively across multiple teams.
* Stay informed on channel, end-user, and competitive information to support the goals of the marketing organization.
* Work closely with marketing and account team to develop and execute in-store activation through the channel and end-user understanding. Work with account teams, cross-functional teams, and agencies to support the execution of both planned and opportunistic marketing programs.
* Support and prioritize customer requests.
* Assist in the on-boarding process of new employees.
* Other special projects assigned as needed.
* Provide essential support to contribute to the smooth running of the marketing team.

Qualifications:

* 1 to 3 years of relevant experience and a Bachelors degree in marketing or a related field are required. Other valuable backgrounds could include customer support, administrative roles, or project management.
* The ideal candidate is a highly organized, efficient, independent, self-starter with strong collaboration skills.
* Should be comfortable navigating internal software and finding creative solutions to problem-solving.
* A willingness to take on new things, proactively and under their own initiative, delivering against marketing objectives and timelines.
* Comfortable developing presentations and speaking in front of groups.
* The successful candidate must have an interest in marketing, excellent project management skills, and be able to manage multiple projects at one time.
* Must be eager to meet the needs of internal and external customers.
* Excellent communications skills and the ability to work effectively within a complex sales organization and a cross-functional team environment are required.
* Must have knowledge of the market place, the ability to think strategically, and strong business acumen.

ABOUT US:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability, and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated, and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are One PPG to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent, and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders, and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)

PPG vision: http://corporate.ppg.com/Our-Company/PPG-Vision.aspx

We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process so that we can do better today than yesterday.

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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