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Marketing Coordinator (Hybrid)

About Us:

For over 100 years, Hartz has been driven by one belief: pets make life better. That belief fuels our commitment to creating innovative, trusted products that strengthen the bond between pets and their families.

Our diverse team of passionate professionals continuously reimagine what pet care can be-working collaboratively to improve the wellbeing of pets everywhere. We're proud to offer an inclusive, flexible workplace where employees are supported, valued, and empowered to grow.

At Hartz, the work you do matters-far beyond our walls. Join us and help shape the next chapter of pet care innovation.

What We Offer ...

• Hybrid Work Schedule: Enjoy flexibility with 3 days in-office and 2 days remote.
• Pet-Friendly Culture: Bring your pet to work and enjoy a casual, inclusive environment.
• Competitive Compensation & Benefits: Receive a generous 401(k) match with immediate vesting.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy up to 34 paid days off annually. 
• Paid Leaves: Parental leave, Bereavement leave, and Military leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Healthcare FSA, and Mental Health EAP, basic Life insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Tuition Reimbursement & Career Growth: Access to tuition reimbursement and other learning and development opportunities.
• Employee Perks: Volunteer opportunities, fun employee events, and more!

The Role ...

As a Marketing Coordinator, you'll play a vital role in supporting our Marketing Category teams and partnering with Brand Managers to execute exciting new product launches, renovations, promotions, and consumer communications. You'll help turn insights into action through consumer research, tracking competitive trends, and supporting the day-to-day management of brand operations. 

In this role, you'll also collaborate cross-functionally with our internal teams and provide key administrative support to one or more Sr. Directors of Marketing/SVP Marketing. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience and grow your career in a fast-paced Marketing environment! 

This is a full-time non-exempt hourly position that is located at our Secaucus, NJ corporate headquarters, and has the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule.

Your Responsibilities ...

Item Setup Up, Artwork & Project Management 

• Facilitate the complex cross functional Item Set Up process for the Marketing Team. Track progress and communicate with the cross functional teams to ensure projects are completed on time and accurately.
• Initiate, track and proactively manage various product development process forms from initiation through final approval in a timely manner (New product code requests, item set up, development requests, creative work requests).
• Track, proof and route artwork for innovation, product improvements or refreshes through the internal Legal/Regulatory approval process to meet project deadlines. Ensure all artwork changes by the Brand Manager or the Legal/Regulatory Teams are reflected in a timely manner.

E-Commerce & Digital Support 

• Support e-commerce activities to ensure the categories they represent are maintained current, well organized and relevant. Work with the Brand Manager to provide direction for updates and changes to the company and retailer websites, and track and report on e-commerce activity. Manage sampling program shipments and agency relationships.
• Support Brand Manager with social media management.

Promotional & Trade Support 

• Assist in development and execution of consumer, trade promotion, sales materials and product mockups - including photos, videos, demos.
• Provide support for trade shows and sales meetings - developing and executing sales and promotional materials and product for show booths and to support sales presentations.
• Maintain product display room.

Market & Consumer Insights 

• Collect competitive product information, track and summarize competitive activity and product specs/pricing/claims etc. as requested by Brand Manager.
• Assist in execution of consumer research and tallying or summarizing of results to facilitate analysis by the Brand Manager. 

Administrative & Workflow Management 

• Create & process purchase orders.

Requirements

You'll Need ...

• Education: High School diploma or equivalent required; College degree preferred 
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years' administrative support experience within a marketing setting; CPG experience is preferred
• Project Management Skills: Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and track progress across cross-functional teams
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 

This is an hourly position with a pay range of $30.26 to $31.80 per hour, based on a 37.5-hour workweek. This equates to an anticipated annualized range of approximately $59,000 to $62,000.   The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate's qualifications and experience for this position. This role may also be eligible for an annual discretionary incentive award.   
If this sounds like a good match and you want to learn more about this exciting role, please get in touch with us today!
Hartz is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age or any other characteristic protected by law.