Company Description PFERD North America is a U.S. subsidiary of August Rüggeberg GmbH & Co. of Marienheide, Germany, and part of a global network represented in more than 30 countries. The company manufactures and distributes abrasives, brushes, and power tools designed to deliver precise, efficient results in metal cutting, grinding, and finishing applications. With over 200 years of experience, PFERD focuses on innovative products that enhance productivity, support economic efficiency, and improve operator health and safety. Customers worldwide rely on PFERD’s commitment to collaboration and tailored solutions, summarized in the company’s trusted “TRUST BLUE” philosophy.
PFERD TOOLS is seeking a Marketing & E-Commerce Coordinator to join our dynamic Marketing & E Commerce team. As the first point of contact for all marketing requests, you will collaborate with multiple local and global departments to get the right information to the right people—both internally and externally. You will be part of an influential team that is quickly growing PFERD’s business. If you are an incredibly organized, proactive, and effective communicator who doesn’t shy away from the challenge of tackling multiple topics, we encourage you to apply!
PFERD TOOLS is relentlessly committed to creating value: for employees and for our customers. We are the premium brand for metalworking solutions and seek always to innovate.
The Marketing & E Commerce Coordinator will be critical in expanding our brand presence in the U.S. and creating value for our distributor partners.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- The first point of contact for marketing requests: Intake, clarify, and distribute tasks across marketing team
- Product lifecycle project coordination: Organize all marketing elements needed for successful product launches and discontinuations
- Marketing campaign and promotion execution: Responsible for distributing all campaign assets to internal and external partners in accordance with the marketing calendar
- Digital marketing execution: Take full ownership of digital marketing calendar and plan, create, and execute social media, email marketing, and advertising
- Public Relations: Expand our brand presence through influencer management and other strategic partnerships, as well as seek out new opportunities within budget
- Retail account coordination: Understand and fulfill the specific requirements of each retail channel Organize, maintain, and distribute branded promotional inventory
- Coordinate and report on open houses and tradeshows, ensuring positive brand representation Understand and coordinate all buying group marketing opportunities
- Assist with lead capture, organization, and sales follow-up Assist with marketing campaign analytics and reporting
- Further establish visual and brand consistency across all communication platforms and channels, including adhering to and enforcing established brand guidelines and integrity
- Collaborate cross-functionally with a diverse group of teams, including global headquarters, executive leadership, sales, operations, and customer service
- Track project status to ensure all tasks are accounted for and on schedule to meet desired outcome/deadlines using project management system
- Other duties as assigned
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in related field or relevant experience
1 year of experience in marketing coordination
Tenacious level of organization and attention to detail while still understanding the big picture
Quickness to learn new systems, adapt processes, and troubleshoot
Humility and willingness to operate as part of a global team
Unafraid of reaching out to departments locally and globally to complete responsibilities
Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office programs
Exceptional grammar, editing, proofreading, and organizational skills
Comfortable working on multiple projects and adapting to changing timeframes in a highly collaborative, input-driven, and globally distributed environment
Willingness to take direction and implement improvements from peers, superiors, and stakeholders
An attitude that aligns with PFERD ’s values of collaboration, accountability, integrity, and determination
Willingness to travel up to 10% of time
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using project management systems like ClickUp
Familiarity with CMS, commerce, and PIM systems
B2B Manufacturing marketing team experience
Join us as a vital part of our team to elevate our brand presence online while gaining valuable experience in digital marketing strategies within the B2B sector!
