Marketing Assistant

For more than a century, Ben E. Keith Company has been a leader in fine food and premium beverage distribution, and we strive to consistently exceed our customers’ expectations.

Our Food Division is a complete broad line multi-state distributor, and our Beverage Division operates throughout the state of Texas as a proud distributor of Anheuser-Busch products, craft and import beer brands, spirits, and wine.

We are dedicated to the growth and success of our business, our customers, and our employees—continuing our commitment to delivering quality since 1906.

The purpose of the Marketing Manager Assistant – Branch is to provide high-level administrative support by conducting research, preparing statistical reports, handling information requests, and performing clerical functions such as coordinating and organizing Division events, and preparing PowerPoint presentations. Responsible for acting in accordance with the policies set forth in the current Ben E. Keith Company Employee Handbook.

• Support Marketing in achieving departmental goals.
• Proof copy for spelling, grammar and layout, making appropriate changes; responsible for accuracy and clarity of final copy.
• Prepare PowerPoint presentations for various Division meetings and events.
• Represent Ben E. Keith Co. with professionalism, maintain a positive attitude and following dress code.
• Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic spreadsheet tracking work.
• Assist in coordinating division events and promotional purchases.
• Complete special projects as assigned.
  
  

Job Qualifications

• Two to five years office or marketing experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license is required if driving to perform company business
• Commitment to Ben E. Keith company principles and standards
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service, including needs assessment and meeting quality standards for services
• Ability to speak to small and large groups to convey information effectively
• Ability to write reports, correspondence and communications. Ability to effectively present information to employees in a written format
• Ability to relate to all types of people and levels in and outside the organization, employing social perceptiveness, active listening skills and adjusting actions and style of communication when appropriate to ensure effectiveness
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects, assignments and tasks, monitoring use of time and appropriately using equipment, facilities and materials and to provide timely and quality responses
• Working knowledge of office machines and multi-line phone system
• Knowledge of and ability to competently use MS Office, internet and email; willingness to learn new software as needed
• Requires making decisions that impact the results of co-workers, customers or the company.
• Requires making decisions that affect other people, the financial resources, and/or the image and reputation of the organization
• Opportunity to make decisions without supervision
• Requires coordinating or leading others in accomplishing work activities
• Requires work with external customers or the public
• Work requires continual attention to detail in composing, typing and proofing materials, establishing priorities and meeting deadlines
• Associates or related degree preferred
  
  

Ben E. Keith (BEK) Company is one of the largest food and beverage distributors in the United States. We are a family-owned business with a long-standing tradition of supporting the diverse communities in which we live and work. Our competitive employee benefits provide health and financial protection to our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability
• 401K with matching contribution
• Profit-Sharing Plan (100% company-paid)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Program
• Educational Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation and holidays
• Employee Credit Union
  
  

We have sought to create an environment in which the contributions of each employee at Ben E. Keith are fully valued. This means more than simply treating one another with respect; it also means considering how all our people can positively impact the quality of the decisions we make about our business.

Here at Ben E. Keith, we recognize that our workforce reflects the increasingly diverse nature of our society, and we want to do all we can to take advantage of that diversity with both our external and internal customers. We believe our differences are also our strengths and we want to do all we can to use those strengths to find more creative solutions for the business challenges we face. Ben E. Keith is an equal employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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