The Wellsville Group dba AshleyNow Hiring Marketing Coordinator - AmherstWho Are We?The Wellsville Group dba Ashley is not just another furniture store - we're a dynamic team committed to "Delighting our Guests, Turning Houses into Homes & Changing Lives for the Better Together." With over 55 years in the business, we're a top 10 Ashley licensee offering the #1 name in furniture & mattresses.What You'll Do...The Marketing Coordinator assists the Marketing Creative team by supporting efficiencies & positive relationships between the department & retail teams. This includes ensuring brand standards are upheld; processes & promotions are aligned with the national brand, communicated, understood & followed internally; & that all marketing programs are executed with accuracy & care within the deadline.In this role you will learn our marketing best practices, help monitor marketing program effectiveness, support accountability at the showroom level & help educate team members on how to properly execute marketing initiatives.As a Marketing Creative team ambassador, this individual must be a people person with a positive attitude. This position requires an ability to receive information, process it efficiently with autonomy & coordinate movement across showroom teams & corporate support departments. Excellent verbal & written communication skills are necessary to comfortably & confidently communicate in various forms, settings & situations.Additionally, You'll:Coordinate local marketing needs, such as digital reputation, VIP Eventsk & prospecting effortsAssist with retail-related document creation &/or editingGather, organize & create information for internal publicationsAssist with organization of events & promotional informationOrganize department's proactive check-ins with showroom leadership & corporate support departments, as well as monitor incoming department communication channels; respond to general marketing needsAssist marketing-related new hire communicationCoordinate with showrooms on visual brand standards complianceLogistical tasks for in-store programs, such as digital reputation effortsAssist with public relations & community partnershipsMonitor & update the company's digital informationMaintain retail-related department files, data & other administrative work as neededWhat We're Looking For...Available to occasionally travel within the company footprintDemonstrate excellent verbal & written communication skills, as well as confidence needed to uphold company marketing processes & standardsPossess technological acumen for working frequently within digital communication platformsFamiliarity with, or willingness to quickly learn, basic Adobe Creative Suite functionsFamiliarity with, or willingness to quickly learn, Microsoft SharePointAn underlying appreciation for the arts and creative work, while also recognizing the importance of our balanced approach using data in marketing decision-makingComfortable communicating with showroom leadership (mostly digital; occasionally in person)Accept direction from leadership with easeMust be an eager learner, willing to learn on the jobAbility to adapt & respond to changeDemonstrate excellent time management skills, as marketing promotions run on hard deadlines with many moving pieces that must align well in advance of in-store start datesAbility to coordinate & document post-production creative workflowsAbility to handle inbound communication (including, but not limited to Marketing Creative Outlook inbox, Teams chat, Basecamp, Wufoo) & other administrative dutiesPrevious experience in both marketing & a retail environment is idealBackground or education in marketing, communications, English, or other liberal arts is a bonusWhy Join the Wellsville Group?Retail Stability

• we have been in the furniture business over 55 yearsRetail Growth
• as an Ashley licensee, we are still growing & opening locationsCore Values

- We live & breathe our Vision, Mission & ValuesWeekly Pay -
Competitive WageMedical Insurance

• we offer a variety of options for medical, vision & dental coveragePaid Time Off
• we work hard, but encourage our team members to recharge. We offer 3 paid holidays 2 personal days along with paid time off that increases over tenureGenerous Employee DiscountProfessional Development
• we invest in you & offer ongoing training opportunitiesLong Term Career Growth
• We prefer to promote from withinWhat We're Looking For...Personable & Engaging - A confident & outgoing personality with a knack for developing relationshipsEffective Communicator - Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse groups & great listening skillsDriven & Customer-Focused - Self-motivated with a passion for exceeding customer expectationsStrong Presenter - Well-spoken & able to deliver dynamic sales presentationsFlexible Availability - Ability to work a retail schedule including evenings, weekends, & minor holidaysJoin our team to be part of a supportive, team-oriented environment with lunch perks & more!