Marketing Coordinator

Marketing Coordinator

Twin Cities Area - Remote

The Watkins Company has been a pioneer in natural products since 1868.  From our world famous Vanilla Extract, to our unique Cinnamon and Black Pepper, The Watkins Company continues to be innovative in categories including but not limited to Extracts, Spices, Dry Seasoning Mixes, and Baking Decorations.

The Watkins Company is looking for a talented Marketing Coordinator. As a Marketing Coordinator, you will support the Consumer Marketing team by assisting with the day-to-day support of Consumer, Shopper, and Business-to-Business Marketing tactics and initiatives.

The duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Leads the project management, execution, and approval process of assigned marketing projects and platforms with Internal and External Partners.
• Oversees and execute the social media community management process for all owned social media channels with internal and external partners.
• Supports the development and distribution of brand and product-focused lifestyle content with Internal and External Partners.
• Manages the updates and maintenance of all owned websites.
• Leads the project management, execution, and approval process for Email Marketing.
• Leads the project management, execution, and approval process for external brand and company focused events.
• Tracks all key marketing metrics. Use metrics to create scheduled and ad hoc reports that clearly communicate the results of marketing tactics, projects, and key initiatives.
• Manages the invoice process for the Consumer Marketing Team, including invoice accuracy verification and entry into NetSuite.

Our ideal candidate will have at minimum:

• Minimum six (6) months experience working in a marketing related position or internship.
• Past experience working with detailed project management plans.
• Demonstrate intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently on projects in a professional setting.
• Systems experience with Canva or Photoshop – preferred.

In addition to working in a strategic, dynamic and collaborative work environment, with a tight knit team, The Watkins Company offers a competitive benefits package including best in class Medical, Dental, Life and AD&D Insurance, 100% employer paid leave, as well as a flexible working environment, hybrid scheduling for remote and in office work, generous PTO package available upon hire, 10 fully paid holidays, summer hours, and $1 for $1 401k match program.

The Watkins Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.