Marketing Production & Packaging Coordinator

The Marketing and Packaging Coordinator is responsible for the cross-functional coordination, schedule management, creation and production of all consumer facing golf ball packaging. This role takes on project and production tasks that allow for the successful completion of planned marketing programs that are on time, on budget and captivating to the consumer.

Essential Functions And Key Responsibilities

• Provide guidance and participate in all COG packaging projects for the Product Creation team
• Coordinate with external design agency partners and internal design resources
• Develop workback schedules, outlining action items and key milestone dates; traffic project(s) through key dates of execution to keep jobs on-time and organized. Provide regular updates
• In alignment with strategy and initiatives, coordinate from inception through execution all aspects of project development to create golf ball packaging that is best in class.
• Communicate and develop innovative packaging ideas with suppliers and vendors. Research new print techniques and design trends
• Create and maintain golf ball packaging project status document used as a quick reference for all golf ball departments for the most up to date information on project status
• Maintain understanding of in-store and online consumer purchase process
• Participate in development of visual strategy for product line.
• Work with PLM to fulfill the global needs of packaging images, renders and samples for key milestone dates
• Understanding of the products to manage the product definition documents
• Document and track each project’s timeline, progress, challenges and completion while providing regular status updates during weekly meeting.
• Collaborate with internal global customers and vendors to develop custom packaging for various projects
• Maintain vendor relationships. Solicit quotes, determine vendor assignments, negotiate pricing, manage budget expenditures and reporting; initiate PO’s and secure authorization; ensure invoices are coded properly and turned in for payment in a timely manner.
• Work with engineering teams to ensure packaging development is in line with product development
• Provide project leadership keeping jobs on time and within budget, maintaining professionalism, energy and focus in a variety of circumstances.
• Write, submit, and track project briefs for all US & global golf ball packaging
• Execute on-time development of digital and physical proofs. Facilitate necessary approvals from key stakeholder groups
• Perform other related duties and assignments as required

Knowledge And Skills Requirements

• Knowledge of job trafficking, logistical planning, producer functions
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment with ability to juggle competing priorities and adaptive to changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to attend to multiple concurrent tasks
• Highly developed attention to detail and follow-through.
• Experience project, planning, organizing, managing to completion against deadlines.
• Knowledge of consumer-packaged goods and/or consumables. Understanding of current landscape
• Demonstrated logical analysis and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint) and understanding and/or willingness to learn basic design software skills (Illustrator, Photoshop, Indesign)
• Demonstrated ability to plan, evaluate, and effectively present ideas and concepts
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills suited to dealing positively with internal and external business contacts.

Education, Work Experience, And Professional Certifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in Printing/Producing/Development/Advertising within a corporate or agency setting
• 1-2 years’ experience in print production or processing
• Bachelor’s degree required in Marketing, Advertising, business or other related field

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours as necessary
• Occasional travel required
• Light physical effort equal to frequent lifting or moving of lightweight materials
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach.
• Normal office environment, consistent computer use

TaylorMade is a performance driven organization and our total rewards approach to compensation is designed to support this. We consider many factors in determining base compensation, including position scope, job related knowledge, education, skills, experience, and work location. The expected hourly base pay range for this position is $24 - $26. Additional benefits, such as health & wellness, performance bonuses, product discounts, holidays, paid time off, etc. may also be offered in accordance with our plans.

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.