Marketing Coordinator (New Zealand)

This is an opportunity for experienced marketing and communications professionals looking to take the next step in their career with a global major brand. In your new role, you will undertake and assist with a range of marketing and communications activity to support the Kubota brand in the New Zealand markets.

At Kubota New Zealand, we distribute high value, exceptional quality agriculture, construction and farm machinery, and associated products for sale through out independent dealer network. We also offer consumer and commercial equipment financing to compliment our product offerings. We are a stable, leading global brand aiming to achieve out purpose of "For Earth, For Life"

In your new role, you will

Gather and translate NZ-specific requirements, providing insights for marketing and public relations efforts

Present recommendations to the team and management to effectively tailor marketing, retail, and trade campaigns for the NZ market

Assist in the execution of defined elements of marketing, public relations, and retail or trade marketing campaigns, ensuring alignment with plans, budgets, and timelines

Ensure adherence to internal policies, guidelines, and standards for advertising, digital promotion, public relations, social media, website management, and other campaign components

Support dealer/partner channel campaigns, including adapting centrally developed assets, communicating promotional activities, proof reading, and general administration

Provide guidance to dealers when required

Conduct research on NZ-specific market trends, consumer behaviour, and competitor activities, and provide recommendations based on findings

Manage the end-to-end process of stock management and fulfillment of brochures, POS materials, and similar resources for dealers

Coordinate sponsorship activation and related activities, ensuring successful implementation and support

Monitor and maintain accurate and up-to-date team systems and databases, including the Dealer digital asset management platform

Prepare analysis, reports, or status updates related to marketing and public relations activities within the NZ jurisdiction as directed

Manage end-to-end event logistics for marketing-related events, including planning, coordination, and representing the brand at events

Provide general support to the team and external stakeholders, assisting with day-to-day tasks, resolving queries, and providing necessary information or communications

Perform other tasks within the scope of your skills, knowledge, and experience as directed

Requirements

If this sounds like a great opportunity, your profile will look something like

Secondary Education

Tertiary qualification Marketing (preferred)

Digital Marketing accredited training (desired)

Valid Driver's license

Coordinator/Officer level brand or agency experience in a B2B marketing environment. Experience gained working within a dealer or network environment and with a multinational (preferred)

Significant hands-on experience in traditional and digital marketing, public relations, and communications

Demonstrated applied understanding of digital marketing. Experience with local area marketing and marketing automation tools

Successful experience in the creation and development of assets and content

Event coordination experience/exposure

Strong administration and organisational skills

Proven ability to manage stock including print material and request processes

Well developed interpersonal, communication and relationship management skills

Customer centricity

Fundamental understanding of compliance and relevant New Zealand laws governing sales and marketing, including but not limited to areas of trade, consumer rights and privacy

Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Google Suite/s, CRMs and Adobe software such as InDesign, Photoshop and Illustrator

Proven ability to work independently and with guidance on delegated tasks, as well as in the capacity of general support in a team environment

IMPORTANT TO NOTE

Kubota have a zero tolerance approach to alcohol and illicit drugs on all our sites. A pre-employment medical assessment and criminal records check are required as part of our selection process

Only applicants with current unrestricted rights to work in New Zealand may apply

Current NZ Driver's License is required

This position is not available via external recruitment agencies

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For more than 40 years Kubota Australia has been Australia's leading supplier of agriculture, construction and power equipment. Our extensive product range is renowned for its high performance, durability and reliability, and is specifically engineered to excel in Australia's tough and diverse conditions.