Job Title: International Coordinator
Department: International Operations and Business Development
Job Location: Corporate Office- San Francisco
Reports To: Director, International Business Development
Employee Status: exempt-full time
Summary:
The International Analyst’s primary role is to ensure that the International region needs are supported at the Corporate Office. The International Department is the main conduit between the International Markets and the Corporate office. This position primary focus is to communicate on behalf of the Markets in terms of Marketing, Forecasting/Planning, Product Development, Visual Merchandising, and Finance.Department: International Operations and Business Development
Job Location: Corporate Office- San Francisco
Reports To: Director, International Business Development
Employee Status: exempt-full time
Summary:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Support the markets in terms of Operational Marketing, Global Branding, Visual Merchandising, Training, and Forecasting (ILP). Continue to improve the flow of communication between Asia and corporate office.
Operational Marketing (10%)
Support the International Coordinator is all forecasting needs.
Create, update and communicate international seasonal marketing plans and launch platforms.
Communicate new product information and updates to all markets.
Provide all international markets with the tools required to forecast launch quantities and conduct retailer presentations: comps, color swatches, product shots, creative boards, product marketing and training briefs, etc.)
Recommend price positioning guidelines on new products in collaboration of International Coordinator.
Track international assortments and pricing
Execution, data compilation of Intranet and all international communication for specified region
Creative Services/Visual Merchandising (20%)
Manage all Creative Service requests and ensure they are provided to the markets in an efficient and timely manner.
Ensure the global execution of brand identity in terms of merchandising, counter design, and visual.
Prepare new door visual guidelines and merchandising elements
Coordinate the design and production of market-specific POS material (posters, transparencies, new product update units, etc.).
Wholesale (30%)
Support analysis of international retail sales reports (market monthly report, new product sell-through report, top 50 ranking etc.).
Update the Master Allocation Sheet based on ILP confirmation
Ecommerce/IT
Coordinate any market IT needs
Communicate US DM schedule to markets
Update Intranet
Finance (5%)
Manage all invoicing for catalogs, shipments, and any counter support materials
Inform Finance of any price increase updates
Assist International Manager in budget planning and revision process
Creative (5%)
Manage the estimate and invoicing process.
Administrative/Other (30%)
Pack and ship new product samples. Administrative duties as required.
Organize, event planning of conferences, meetings, booking travel and events.
· Manage ad-hoc projects and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
4 year degree from top universityOperational Marketing (10%)
Support the International Coordinator is all forecasting needs.
Create, update and communicate international seasonal marketing plans and launch platforms.
Communicate new product information and updates to all markets.
Provide all international markets with the tools required to forecast launch quantities and conduct retailer presentations: comps, color swatches, product shots, creative boards, product marketing and training briefs, etc.)
Recommend price positioning guidelines on new products in collaboration of International Coordinator.
Track international assortments and pricing
Execution, data compilation of Intranet and all international communication for specified region
Creative Services/Visual Merchandising (20%)
Manage all Creative Service requests and ensure they are provided to the markets in an efficient and timely manner.
Ensure the global execution of brand identity in terms of merchandising, counter design, and visual.
Prepare new door visual guidelines and merchandising elements
Coordinate the design and production of market-specific POS material (posters, transparencies, new product update units, etc.).
Wholesale (30%)
Support analysis of international retail sales reports (market monthly report, new product sell-through report, top 50 ranking etc.).
Update the Master Allocation Sheet based on ILP confirmation
Ecommerce/IT
Coordinate any market IT needs
Communicate US DM schedule to markets
Update Intranet
Finance (5%)
Manage all invoicing for catalogs, shipments, and any counter support materials
Inform Finance of any price increase updates
Assist International Manager in budget planning and revision process
Creative (5%)
Manage the estimate and invoicing process.
Administrative/Other (30%)
Pack and ship new product samples. Administrative duties as required.
Organize, event planning of conferences, meetings, booking travel and events.
· Manage ad-hoc projects and all other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
1-2 years of analytical work experience
Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Ability to significantly impact retail sales by assessing business opportunities, creating product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and following through to in-store execution through productive internal and market partnerships.
Open-minded nature and adaptability to new cultures
International marketing and sales experience
Good interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial, self starter
Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint)
Foreign language in French or Mandarin is a plus
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply at starsearch@benefitcosmetics.com.Strong business acumen and analytical skills
Ability to significantly impact retail sales by assessing business opportunities, creating product ideas, developing marketing strategies, and following through to in-store execution through productive internal and market partnerships.
Open-minded nature and adaptability to new cultures
International marketing and sales experience
Good interpersonal skills
Entrepreneurial, self starter
Strong persuasive and negotiation skills.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (especially Excel and Powerpoint)
Foreign language in French or Mandarin is a plus
How to Apply:
Subject Line: USF International Coordinator
