Marketing Coordinator Position Description: Part-time with potential of full-time position after 3 month trial period
• Assist Director of Marketing with Hobby Outlook (online consumer magazine) - work closely with advertisers and sponsors to coordinate ad space and product: also assist with copy editing, photography, facilitating product reviews and coordinating contributing writers
• Assist franchisees in the implementation of marketing promotions, strategy and in-store sales
• Assist Director of Marketing in the planning and coordination of HTU National Convention – may include some event collateral design and creative execution
• Track store sales and promotions for consumer research and sale effectiveness
• Assist Director of Marketing in coordinating vendors for the 2011 Holiday Gift Guide
• Assist Director of Marketing with new HTU proprietary products
• Other duties include: writing press releases, various graphic design projects, working with vendors, event planning and assisting franchisees
Requirements: Applicant must be extremely reliable, organized and willing to take initiative. Experience with copywriting, social media, Adobe CS4 and Microsoft Office preferred. Excellent communication skills required. Degree relating to Marketing and/or Advertising ideal.
Company Bio: HobbyTown USA® is a nationally registered franchise, and the company is widely regarded as a leader in the retail hobby industry. There are currently over 150 HobbyTown USA® franchises open or under development in 41 states. With the company motto of "Building Your Dream," it is the largest retail hobby franchise in the world and is ranked in the top 2% of all franchises worldwide. The corporate headquarters for HobbyTown USA® is located in Lincoln, NE.
Anyone interested in applying can call Lauren Larsen at (402)434-5061 or send their resume to laurenl@hobbytown.com.