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Retail Relationship Marketing Specialist
- Subaru of America (Camden, NJ)
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Role Summary
Maintains responsibility for coordinating and facilitating day-to-day operations between vendors supporting the Care Connect Retailer Marketing Communications Platform and Subaru of America (SOA). Oversees vendor integrations and platform enhancements with a focus on retailer experience and enrollment, customer engagement, and sales. Serves as the face of the Care Connect program and subject matter expert (SME) to the SOA Field and retailers.
Primary Responsibilities
+ Responsible for day-to-day relationships with Care Connect program vendors to keep vendors accountable for meeting all requirements and deadlines as directed by Subaru of America (SOA) team.
+ Supports the growth and direction of the Care Connect program and promotes the benefits of the program to the retailers and how best to leverage the tools and features of the program, including: Trade Up Advantage, News Connect, and Market Drivers.
+ Maintains timelines and project workflows by coordinating with vendors through SOA-provided or vendor-provided project management platforms such as JIRA and/or Monday.com.
+ Supports the Retail Relationship Marketing Manager on the development and implementation of short- and long-term strategies, including technology enhancements, content development, processes, sales scripts, training, Field incentives, and launch plans.
+ Coordinates vendor sync calls and provides meeting notes/takeaways.
+ Coordinates with program vendors, Retail Relationship Creative Specialist, and Retail Relationship Marketing Manager to ensure that creative and engineering projects are completed on time and within determined budget.
+ Program Features and Enhancements:
+ Monitors Care Connect program performance and retailer/customer experience, working with program vendor and cross-functional internal stakeholders (including Fixed Operations, Legal, and Information Technology [IT]) to identify and implement new features and enhancements.
+ Acts as project lead overseeing business requirements, data integrations, launch plans, and maintaining initiatives post launch.
+ Provides guidance to and holds program vendors, contractors, and internal partners accountable for meeting requirements and deadlines.
+ Reviews all program-related quotes for accuracy prior to management approval.
+ Field and Retailer Training and Education:
+ Serves as a subject matter expert (SME) on the Care Connect program for the Retail Relationship Marketing team, which includes the following responsibilities:
+ Develops best practice/informational training resources for the Field and retailers on tools and processes.
+ Develops the training schedule, approves curriculum, and oversees vendor execution (including attending retailer production shoots for material) with the Retail Relationship Marketing Manager.
+ Creates engaging content and presents at national conferences and Field meetings; conferences and meetings include National Business Conference (NBC), National Training Conference (NTC), National Retail Advisory Board (NRAB), and executive meetings.
+ Program Analytics Management:
+ Coordinates analytical projects; serves as day-to-day point of contact to vendors to ensure that actionable results are delivered that may be utilized by the business, stakeholders, and SOA retailers.
+ Continuously monitors program metrics and usage to identify successes and improvement opportunities; reports findings to upper management and Field as necessary.
+ Program Vendor Integration:
+ Provides oversight of the various data and content integrations between SOA and the Care Connect program vendors.
+ Coordinates with SOA IT on document management system (DMS) integrations to ensure that vendor integrations align with SOA data governance guidelines.
+ Maintains map of vendor integrations and data flow between retailers, vendors, and SOA.
+ Assists the Retail Relationship Marketing Manager with the development and management of the Care Connect trade show exhibit for NBC. This includes building the exhibit, coordinating with the Retail Relationship Creative Specialist on booth layout and design of the booth materials, sourcing promotional items, and directing the vendor field staff on site as applicable.
Additional Responsibilities
+ Assists the Retail Relationship Marketing Manager in ad-hoc marketing projects or needs, including special presentations and reports.
+ Serves as a retailer advocate by understanding that the primary customer is the retailer by focusing on their best interest in order to mitigate risk and create a positive program experience. Periodically travels to meet with retailers to gather feedback on programs.
+ Supports the department in the training of internal and external partners, new team members, and Regional Management Associates.
+ Serves as a point of contact for any program-related questions to SOA and retailer management.
+ Helps to oversee day-to-day responsibilities of team intern, ensuring a positive and rewarding experience.
Required Skills & Personal Qualifications
+ Ability to handle multiple projects under tight deadlines.
+ Ability to foster positive relationships with numerous internal and external partners including Subaru of America (SOA) executive management, SOA Field, National Retail Advisory Board (NRAB), and Subaru retailers.
+ Experience with overseeing, guiding, and collaborating with external vendor and agency partners.
+ Comfortable with technical content.
+ Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work with and influence others.
+ Skilled at polishing presentations, announcements, and communications for retailers and SOA Field.
+ Ability to present in front of large groups, including retailer management.
+ Strong analytical skills and the ability to use a combination of experience and data to create business cases.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Proof HQ, Oracle Business Intelligence (OBI), and Jira programs.
+ Experience in both business-to-business (B2B) and business-to-consumer (B2C) marketing preferred
+ Automotive industry, retailer, and digital marketing experience preferred
Education/Experience Requirements
Bachelor's degree required. At least 4-6 years of experience required.
Work Environment
+ Office Location: Camden, NJ apart of the Greater Philadelphia Area (Philly)
+ Hybrid Role: Hybrid Role - Remote work 2 days per week (after 90 days) [Wednesdays & Fridays]
+ Required Travel: 15%
Compensation: The recruiting base salary range for this full-time position is $70000 - $93000 / year. Within the range, individual pay is determined by factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Additionally, this role is bonus-eligible, with a target bonus percentage that provides an opportunity to earn even more based on your performance. (Internal Job Grade: P2)
Why Join Us? In addition to competitive salary and an incomparable company culture, Subaru offers an amazing benefits package that includes:
Total Rewards & Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
- Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
- 15 Vacation days, 5 Floating Holidays, 5 Sick days, and 9 Company Holidays
- Tuition Reimbursement Program: $15,000 yearly benefit
- Vehicle Discount Programs
Learning & Development:
- Professional growth and development opportunities
- Direct partnership with senior leadership
- Formal Mentorship Program
- LinkedIn Learning License
Visit our careers landing page for additional information about our compensation and benefit programs.
About Subaru
Love. It’s what makes Subaru, Subaru®. As a leading auto brand in the US, we strive to be More Than a Car Company®. Subaru believes in being a positive force in the communities in which we live and work, not just with donations but with actions that set an example for others to follow. That’s what we call our Subaru Love Promise®.
Subaru is a globally renowned automobile manufacturer known for its commitment to innovation, safety, and sustainability. With a rich history dating back to 1953, Subaru has consistently pushed the boundaries of automotive engineering to deliver vehicles that offer not only exceptional performance but also a unique blend of utility and adventure.
Subaru's company culture is built on collaboration, diversity, and a shared passion for our product. We foster an inclusive environment that encourages employees to bring their unique perspectives and talents to the table. Our team members are driven by a common goal: to create exceptional vehicles that inspire and delight our customers.
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