at ALDI in Aurora, Illinois, United States
Job Description
We’re not just expanding our footprint across the country. We’re also growing across the web, which allows our customers to buy our products faster and more conveniently than ever before. And from planning to pricing, it’s our E-Commerce team that keeps our digital strategy in motion. Help us blaze bold new trails and find innovative ways to connect our customers to quality products.
In this role, the Product Awards Coordinator (Public Relations) will be responsible for managing editorial, industry and product commodity awards from research and recommendation, to submission and cross-channel promotion. They will be part of a two person team that sits within the larger Public Relations team and liaises directly with external partners – including awarding bodies, trade and lifestyle media – and internal partners across the Buying and Marketing departments. The ideal candidate is highly organized with excellent project management skills and is resourceful, detailed and a natural problem solver. Educational background and experience in public relations, marketing or project management is preferred. The objective of this role is to maintain the impressive award portfolio for the private label brands and products here at ALDI.
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.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of Customer Interaction (Marketing) team and assigned topics.
- Collaborates with Customer Interaction department on projects and tasks requiring cross-department deliverables.
- Proofs, edits and implements deliverables.
- Escalates issues proactively to their direct leader.
- Liaises between external agency partners and internal stakeholders.
- Recommends changes, processes, systems and efficiencies to direct leader.
- Maintains team ways-of-working including project timelines, meeting agendas, minutes and other relevant business support.
- Maintains a thorough understanding of the company to effectively communicate with internal business partners and external vendors.
- Collaborates with team members and communicates relevant information to direct leader.
- Upholds the security and confidentiality of documents and data within area of responsibility.
- Other duties as assigned.
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
- Gives attention to detail and follows instruction.
- Ability to stay organized and multi-task efficiently.
- Ability to work both independently and within a team environment.
- Establishes goals and works toward achievement.
- Effective time management; maximizes productivity.
- Develops and maintains positive relationships with internal and external parties.
- Knowledge of products and services of the company.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced work environment, consistently prioritizing, meeting deadlines and remaining calm under pressure.
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, eCommerce, Customer Service, Market Research or related field required.
- Or, a combination of education and experience providing equivalent knowledge.
Physical Requirements:
- Work may be performed in an office, remote office or a combination of both where a computer and office equipment may be 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:
- Minimal travel required as needed for job related duties such as training, project work and administrative tasks.
ALDI offers competitive wages and benefits, including:
+ 401(k) Plan
+ Company 401(k) Matching Contributions
+ Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
+ PerkSpot National Discount Program
In addition, eligible employees are offered:
+ Medical, Prescription, Dental & Vision Insurance
+ Generous Vacation Time & 7 Paid Holidays
+ Up to 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave at 100% of pay
+ Up to 2 Weeks Paid Caregiver Leave at 100% of pay
+ 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 (https://careers.aldi.us/benefits)
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.
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