Channel Marketing Coordinator

Over a decade ago, lifelong friends Ray Carnes and Ron Cundy developed a dream. Inspired by the idea of eating better, spending more time with loved ones, and doing the things they love, they set out to develop the highest-quality wood pellet grills on the market. Thanks to the flavor, convenience, and versatility their grills provide, that dream has flourished. Now, offering more than just grills, recteq has grown to become a multi-faceted lifestyle brand with an expanding line of outdoor products. With its new trademarked identity and armed with the same commitment to quality that has brought such success, the recteq dream is now positioned to endure, allowing future generations to spend more time with the people they love, enjoying the things they love to do. The Opportunity The Channel Marketing Coordinator supports the execution and administration of recteq’s retail channel marketing—starting with ACE Vendor Hardware , and expanding to additional partners such as Scheels and independent retailers. This role is designed to remove day-to-day operational and portal administration tasks that can slow down channel growth, ensuring product information, marketing assets, promotions, and retail partner requests are handled quickly and accurately. You’ll be the go-to coordinator for ACE Vendor Portal product and marketing management , item setup support, content accuracy, promotional uploads/updates, and routine reporting—plus additional coordination across merchandising/apparel and product launch support as needed. The ideal candidate is extremely organized, detail-driven, and comfortable juggling multiple requests with clear prioritization. What You’ll Do ACE Hardware Vendor Portal & Retail Partner Administration (Core Focus) Maintain product and marketing content in the ACE Vendor Portal , including item information accuracy, product imagery, descriptions, product relationships, documents, promotional details, and vendor show bulletin submissions. Coordinate new item setup and item changes (attributes, specs, naming, pack/case info, images, compliance docs as applicable) by collecting inputs from internal teams and ensuring portal updates are submitted correctly and on time. Manage ongoing portal hygiene: audits, corrections, version control, and consistent naming/filing conventions for assets. Track portal tasks and deadlines tied to resets, promos, seasonal set timing, and item lifecycle updates. Ensure special buy bulletins and promotions are executed in accordance with the schedule outlined by the ACE Hardware merchant team. Compile and submit routine retailer requests (forms, updates, confirmations), escalating issues to the Channel Marketing Manager when needed. Retail Marketing Execution Support Coordinate the development, routing, delivery, and maintenance of the fulfillment website of B2B/in-store collateral and retailer-facing materials (sell sheets, product one-pagers, catalogs, training docs, etc.). Works cross-functionally to ensure B2B and Consumer materials have the correct permissions on B2B Portal and DAM. Support retailer communications for promotions and new products by preparing drafts, collecting inputs, and organizing final materials for distribution. Assist with retailer training material updates and upkeep (refreshing decks/docs, managing file locations, ensuring latest versions are used). Project & Admin Coordination (Designed to Free Up the Manager) Own the admin workflow for channel marketing tasks: intake, tracking, status updates, stakeholder follow-ups, and meeting notes/action items. Maintain shared trackers for retail initiatives (portal updates, creative requests, promo calendars, event needs, asset inventories, status of new items). Coordinate asset development between customer development and brand/design teams by managing requests, collecting requirements, and routing for approvals. Events, Trade Shows, and Retail Meetings Support Support retail event logistics and planning: schedules, shipments, materials checklists, and post-event follow-ups. Assist with trade show booth logistics and creative coordination (properties, ordering, shipping, storage coordination). Work cross-functionally on tradeshow, physical asset inventory control, and item tracking. Cross-Functional Support (Product & Merch) Support select product launch coordination for retail: gathering retail-ready product info, assembling launch kits, ensuring retailer-facing materials are complete and current. Ensures order forms and planograms are current and support upcoming product launches and line reviews with national accounts. Assist with apparel/merch operational tasks that support retail partners (basic SKU tracking, asset coordination, update requests, sampling/shipping coordination, etc.), as assigned. Required Qualifications 1–3 years of experience in a marketing coordinator, channel/retail coordinator, ecommerce/portal admin, or sales support role (retail exposure a plus). Strong proficiency with everyday business tools (Excel/Sheets, Teams/Slack, Outlook, shared drives). Exceptional attention to detail and comfort managing many small tasks where accuracy matters (SKUs, specs, files, deadlines). Strong organizational and project coordination skills; able to prioritize effectively and follow through. Professional communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally. Preferred Qualifications Experience working with retailer portals (ACE Hardwear, vendor portals, ecommerce admin tools, PIM systems, etc.). Familiarity with retail point-of-sale and/or retail marketing programs (planograms, promotions, resets, sell-in materials). Experience coordinating creative requests (briefing, routing approvals, managing versions, and final files). Interest in product launches, product marketing, and retail go-to-market work. Key Traits for Success Operator mindset — you like keeping things moving, clean, organized, and on time. High responsiveness and follow-through (you close loops). Calm under pressure, proactive communicator, and comfortable asking the right questions to get accurate inputs. Working Conditions In office in Evans, GA. Some travel may be required for retail events/trade shows (estimate 5–10%). How Success Is Measured (Optional) The ACE Vendor Portal is accurate, up to date, and deadlines are consistently met. Retail partner requests are handled quickly with minimal back-and-forth. Retail launch/promo kits are consistently complete, correct, and delivered on time. #J-18808-Ljbffr