Project Coordinator

Summary

Project Coordinator   At our Company, we grow People, Brands, and Businesses! We are seeking a dynamic Project Coordinator to provide support to the ARTS and Retail teams with planning and execution of projects, initiatives relating to the deployment of wireless handhelds/tablets, and update Retail technology systems to include: mobile CRM, supporting database systems, CRM reporting, and BI dashboards. Responsible for cultivating lines of communication and coordinate the completion of project activities primarily between the ARTS, Retail, and IT departments.   Take this opportunity to join North America’s leading business solutions provider and build your career working with amazing people in a growing industry! Apply today!   What we offer: - Full-Time Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life) - 401(k) with company match - Training and Career Development - Generous Paid Time-Off  Responsibilities: - Facilitate project update meetings and workshops including note taking, identifying risks, and documenting action items during all phases of projects - Assist with the planning and execution of projects including creating project plans - Follow-up with project team members regarding open activities, action items, and coordinate the hand-off of deliverables between project team members - Prepare project status reports Qualifications: - Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required; Membership and involvement in local PMI Chapter preferred - CPG or Retail industry experience preferred - Experience with deploying wireless handheld, tablet, or slate technology preferred - Prior experience managing small-to-medium size projects up to 150 tasks preferably using MS Project or similar project tool - Prior experience coordinating activities for managing small project teams - Organized, logical, and detailed oriented with excellent documentation skills; Ability to follow through, complete assignments, and achieve desired results   Job Will Remain Open Until Filled

Responsibilities

The Company is one of North America’s leading sales and marketing agencies specializing in outsourced sales, merchandising, category management and marketing services to manufacturers, suppliers and producers of food products and consumer packaged goods. The Company services a variety of trade channels including grocery, mass merchandise, specialty, convenience, drug, dollar, club, hardware, consumer electronics and home centers. We bridge the gap between manufacturers and retailers, providing consumers access to the best products available in the marketplace today.   Position Summary   The Project Coordinator provides support to the ARTS and Retail teams with planning and execution of projects, initiatives relating to deployment of wireless handhelds/tablets, and update Retail technology systems to include: mobile CRM, supporting database systems, CRM reporting, and BI dashboards. Responsible for cultivating lines of communication and coordinate the completion of project activities primarily between the ARTS, Retail, and IT departments.   Job Duties and Responsibilities - Facilitate project update meetings and workshops including note taking, identifying risks, and documenting action items during all phases of projects - Assist with the planning and execution of projects including creating project plans - Follow-up with project team members regarding open activities, action items, and coordinate the hand-off of deliverables between project team members - Prepare project status reports Supervisory Responsibilities   Direct Reports This position does not have supervisory responsibilities for direct reports   Indirect Reports This position does not have guidance or mentoring responsibilities for indirect reports   Travel and/or Driving Requirements   Travel and Driving are not essential duties or functions of this job    Minimum Qualifications   Education Level: (Required): Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience                                                              (Preferred): Membership and involvement in local PMI Chapter preferred    - CPG or Retail industry experience preferred - Experience with deploying wireless handheld, tablet, or slate technology preferred - Prior experience managing small-to-medium size projects up to 150 tasks preferably using MS Project or similar project tool - Prior experience coordinating activities for managing small project teams Skills, Knowledge and Abilities - Organized, logical, and detailed oriented with excellent documentation skills - Excellent oral and written communication - Flexible and adaptable to playing various meeting roles - Ability to follow through, complete assignments, and achieve desired results - Demonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude, and teamwork with customers, peers and management - Executes verbal and written business communications, in a manner that effectively achieves business objective - Working knowledge of Mi