Advertising Account Coordinator

We are seeking a full-time Advertising Account Coordinator at Garmin's U.S. headquarters in the Greater Kansas City area.

About the role

In this role, you will serve in an account management supporting role in the execution of segment marketing and advertising initiatives. This advertising professional must thrive in a high energy, fast-paced environment, have exceptional organizational skills, a proactive attitude, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supports the execution of day-to-day account management duties
• Maintains weekly project status reports
• Leads the development of digital retail assets and customer emails for product launches
• Assists with requests for the development of various advertising materials, including print and digital ads and event support materials
• Submits project documentation, including the activation of new assignments and communication with the project management team on key schedule milestones and project deadlines
• Works closely with the account management team to preview work in development, route materials for segment review, and share feedback with internal creative teams
• Assumes a supporting role when presenting to segment and primary stakeholders, supporting colleagues who are presenting various materials and recapping outcomes for all attendees
• Fosters positive relationships with segment, primary stakeholders, and internal team members through professional and timely communications
• Has a thorough understanding of the Strategic Creative brief developed by the account manager and shared with the creative, social media, traditional media, production, merchandising, public relations, sponsorship, and trade show teams on all assignments
• Provides backup support for Account Managers when needed
• Has a base understanding of advertising, digital, and media industry trends/developments and uses this knowledge to share business-building ideas
• Develops an understanding of the industry/industries the segment serves
• Keeps apprised of all relevant product, competitor, industry, and market developments

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• Demonstrated strong and effective verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Must be proactive and highly organized with an ability to motivate, persuade, and positively interact with a wide variety of people
• Must be detail-oriented and have the ability to work proactively and effectively with minimal supervision
• Demonstrates proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite and database programs

Qualifications

• Experience with various creative disciplines from retail merchandising (online/in-store), web, as well as traditional media and social media platforms
• Advertising agency account management internship or relevant experience

Benefits

This position is eligible for Garmin's benefit program. Details can be found here: Garmin Benefits