Sr. Marketing Specialist - ELS

Blackhawk Network delivers branded payment solutions through the prepaid products, technologies and network that connect brands and people. We collaborate with our partners to innovate, translating market trends in branded payments to increase reach, loyalty, and revenue. We reliably execute security-minded solutions worldwide.

Join us as we shape the future of global branded payments. Learn more at blackhawknetwork.com.

Blackhawk Network is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Blackhawk Network believes that diversity leads to strength.

The Marketing Specialist position resides within our Partner Marketing Team, who support our Account Management team in helping define, coordinate and execute promotions that drive the sale of gift cards and egift cards throughout our distribution partners which consist of retail, ecommerce, loyalty, and incentive partner networks. This person would be responsible for assisting Marketing leaders with executing marketing and promotional strategies and tactics to drive sales for Blackhawk including program implementation, data entry/pulls, creative requests, artwork approvals, procuring necessary details and commitments, monitoring and approvals of promotional costs for both BHN and our partners, and pre/post project assessment.

The ideal candidate will be solution and detail focused, process orientated with good time management skills, and looking to help drive sales and create promotional activities that engage Distribution and Card Partner customers alike. Another exciting aspect of this role is that it will be primarily responsible for coordinating promotions for the Australian Market, which is one of our key global markets.

This position reports to the Partner Marketing Operations Manager, with a dotted line to the Regional Head of Marketing in APAC.

• Assist in supporting Sr. Specialist/Sr. Manager/Director for a variety of retail and corporate accounts.
• Partner with manager to create, execute and measure the success of promotional campaigns.
• Develop marketing materials for various gift card/distribution partners and special projects, as needed.
• Support managers with system entries to include program opt in, program updates and reporting.
• Assist in the circulation of artwork for approval to DPs and CPs.
• Assist manager with data pulls for forecasting sheets and post analysist of programs.
• Support managers with accounting process to include but not limited to; Set up accounting forms,
• process invoices, follow up on billing, redemption reporting, and open items on project (back-up/proof of performance).
• Work with managers in getting confirmation of program UPC’s and inventory requirement.
• Work to create Workfront creative project submissions and delivery of final creative (if applicable).
• Work with third parties on pricing and program execution.
• Provide other marketing support to team with creating sales materials, presentations, and other administrative assistance.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Marketing Manager/Sr. Manager/Director and/or VP.

• College graduate with marketing, communications and/or advertising emphasis.
• 2-5 yrs. marketing and merchandising experience in retail.
• Creative, resourceful, and solutions-oriented
• 2+ yrs. experience working with retail clients, sales executives, and account management.
• Willing and eager to learn new systems and processes.
• Must be detail oriented, possess strong organization, and time management skills.
• High degree of initiative and keen sense of urgency
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Collaborator and works well in a team environment.
• Computer literate with excellent skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet savvy; Background in graphics and design a plus.
• Budgeting and analytical skills a plus