At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals. If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.

ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years. All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.

Based upon our core values, everyone's input and contributions are respected at ASICS America. We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal.

Our Mission: We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul

ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.

POSITION PURPOSE / SUMMARY STATEMENT (defines the major functions/purpose of the position):

We are on a mission to grow the most Iconic Japanese Sport style brand in North America. We are looking for a part time junior level Marketing and PR coordinator to help us continue to grow our marketing and PR programs in North America.

Reporting directly to the General Manager of North America, the coordinator will work closely with the entire North America office team and store teams to assist in all things marketing and PR related. She/he will in conjunction with the General Manager help coordinate Public Relations, Influencer relationships, Social Media, Advertising and external vendor relationship management. The ability to travel occasionally is preferable but not required.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage press releases to USA third party agencies. and adjust available samples on the press site.
• Manage all Marketing recap reports for Japan HQ, weekly, monthly and any ad hoc recaps.
• Assist with the management of samples for press.
• Assist in all influencer seeding and coordination of sample returns.
• Attend all marketing related meetings with the North American team as the schedule allows.
• Attend the monthly Japan HQ meeting as schedule allows.
• Assist with in store events and store PR coordination.
• Assist with all third-party vendor relationships.
• Assist in marketing budget recap meetings as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

• General knowledge of marketing and PR principles, as well as strong attention to detail.
• Ability to add insights into marketing actions and recommendations
• Must be results-oriented, organized, demonstrating the ability to think agilely.
• Must have a general understand of the current social media landscape and applications.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Orientation

• Innovation & Creativity

• Collaboration & Mutual Respect

• Attention to detail

• Self Motivation

  
  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• 3 years experience in Public Relations preferred.
• Marketing, Business, or Advertising course work and or experience preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience or knowledge of Microsoft 365

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.

• Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly in order to communicate with employees and/or other customers.
• Manual dexterity required.
• Office work, some lifting, considerable walking

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.

• The office is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated.
• Noise levels are considered low to moderate.

ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an equal opportunity employer

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COVID-19 Precautions for Offices (Irvine, Boston, New York):

• Personal Protective Equipment (Face Masks) are required
• Personal Protective Equipment (Face Masks) will be provided upon request
• Daily mandatory Health Screening Questionnaire
• Daily cleaning requirements for individual desks and shared spaces
• Physical distancing required at all times
• Employees working in offices are on Shift A (M, W) or B (T,Th) schedules. All employees telecommute on Fridays
• These precautions are subject to change based on Federal, State, Local laws, and the needs of the business

COVID-19 Precautions for Byhalia Distribution Center:

• Personal Protective Equipment (Face Masks) are required and provided
• Daily mandatory Health Screening Questionnaire
• Daily cleaning requirements for individual desks and shared spaces
• Physical distancing required at all times
• Employees working in offices are on Shift A (M, W) or B (T,Th) schedules, opportunity to telecommute on Fridays for office staff
• These precautions are subject to change based on Federal, State, Local laws, and the needs of the business

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.