Aldi Hiring for Grand Opening Marketing Coordinator Job at Aurora, IL Full Time

We have a message to get out: we’re growing. Fast. ALDI is one of the fastest-growing retailers in the nation, and we are charting an aggressive growth course to become the third-largest U.S. grocery retailer by store count by the end of 2022. That’s why we need people dedicated to helping us connect with our new customers and keeping our current customers coming back for more! On our Marketing, Advertising and PR teams, you can do just that, showing the nation just what kind of company we are. With a thriving organization like ours, this can make for a rewarding career.

We are seeking a motivated, adaptable team member to join our growing Marketing department. This dynamic individual will support the Marketing department in program development and execution of local marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate will be familiar with multiple facets of marketing (i.e. digital, social, print, broadcast, PR, experiential) and will have exceptional attention to detail, time management skills and communication proficiency.

Position Type: Full-Time
Work Location: Aurora, IL
This role is eligible to participate in ALDI’s Hybrid Work Program, which allows remote work up to 3 days per week (i.e., work remotely up to 3 days per week; work in-office at least 2 days per week)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Support Grand Opening and Remodel initiatives for each division.
• Work with leaders to execute tests to evolve the grand opening program.
• Manage creative, media and tactical execution timelines for all grand opening elements.
• Communicate timelines and feedback to internal teams and agency partners to ensure deadlines are met for grand opening dates.
• Stay abreast of corporate initiatives that impact the divisions or execution of divisional plans.
• Monitor competitive environment, trends, advertising, promotions and initiatives for each division.
• Prepare topics and materials for department and agency meetings.
• Create, edit and review department correspondence, ensuring accurate content and timely distribution.
• Responsible for various computer applications, report generation and tracking spreadsheets.

Job Qualifications:

ALDI Acts Competencies:
Perform within ALDI Acts competencies as outlined below.

• Drives for Success: Seizes opportunities and proactively takes concrete actions to complete tasks. Goes the “extra mile” and persistently overcomes obstacles to improve outputs.
• Focuses on the Customer: Seeks to understand underlying customer needs to create value. Drives the team to maintain focus on customers.
• Focuses on Quality: Takes an efficient, analytical approach to solve problems or produce outputs in an accurate and timely manner. Ensures quality and accuracy of results.
• Manages and Supports Projects: Effectively plans, executes and supports project needs to support management and the larger ALDI business.
• Organizes and Executes with Accuracy: Leverages a systematic, efficient and organized approach while ensuring quality and accuracy of results.

Job-specific Competencies:

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strategic problem solver with high emphasis in accuracy, urgency and efficiency.
• A self-starter with the ability to prioritize duties among multiple, concurrent projects.
• Professional and effective communication, both verbal and written.

Positive, can-do attitude.

• Proven ability to adapt to frequent change.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks efficiently.
• Exceptional organization and time management skills.
• Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Business, Liberal Arts or a related field required.
• A minimum of 1 year of relevant experience in Marketing, Market Research or related field preferred.
• Or a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.

Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed in an office environment where a computer, telephone and other office equipment are used as needed to perform duties.
• Regularly required to sit, reach, grasp, stand and move from one area to another.
• Constantly and repeatedly use keyboard/mouse.
• Occasionally required to push, pull, bend, lift and move up to 25 lbs.

Travel:

• No travel required.

ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:

• 401(k) Plan
• Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PerkSpot National Employee Discount Program

In addition, eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
• Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life, Dependent Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Term Life Insurance

Click here to learn more about the benefits ALDI has to offer

ALDI is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. As a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE), we do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, religion, sex, sexual stereotyping, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, pregnancy (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, or breastfeeding), or any other protected characteristic. Employment may be contingent upon ALDI’s receipt of an acceptable and job-related drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.