Channel Marketing Manager

## Channel Marketing Manager Apply:
Hybrid:
United States, Wisconsin, Milwaukee:
Full time:
Posted Today:
WD50861
** What you will do
** The Channel Marketing Manager is a critical role on the newly-created Strategic Marketing team in Clarios’ US/Canada region.  This role will partner with the region’s Marketing, Product Development, Customer Support, Category Management, and Demand Planning teams to deliver customer/channel-specific marketing plans, successfully launch new products, manage partner marketing and co-op funds, and ultimately drive profitable growth through Clarios’ top customer partners.

The best candidate will have an innate curiosity, desire to learn and grow, and drive to win as a team.
** How you will do it
*** Build and run co-branded, omnichannel marketing campaigns with key Aftermarket retail & distribution partners
* Manage channel marketing budgets and track return on investment, advising the leadership team on where marketing investment should be scaled up/down
* Create marketing tools, product displays, and digital assets for omnichannel use, in partnership with internal or external agencies
* Partner with sales, customer support, marketing, and product development teammates to launch new products on time and in keeping with organizational goals
* Lead & direct marketing briefs and approvals of Aftermarket marketing content, including new product messaging, customer presentations, sell sheets, web copy and advertising copy
* Manage day-to-day communications & projects with external agency partners
* Provide direction and support for management of Digital Asset library
* Provide support for industry & customer events and sponsor ships as needed
* May mentor and/or supervise 1-2 marketing coordinators or specialists
** What we look for
**** Required
* ** 3-5 years in product marketing, product development, category management, brand or channel marketing, or equivalent area
* Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field
* Must have experience working directly with big-box US retailers, especially club, mass, or auto parts
* Proven track record of managing complex product and/or program launches with multiple internal and external partners
* Demonstrated strong written and verbal communication skills
* Demonstrated experience leading, managing, or mentoring junior team members
* Ability to travel (10%)
** Preferred
* ** Automotive / Aftermarket industry experience preferred
* eCommerce / Direct to Consumer experience a plus  
** What you get:
*** Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
* Tuition reimbursement, perks, and discounts
* Parental and caregiver leave programs
* All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, and Employee Assistance Program
* Global market strength and worldwide market share leadership
* HQ location earns LEED certification for sustainability plus a full-service cafeteria and workout facility
* Clarios has been recognized as one of 2026's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. This prestigious recognition marks the fourth consecutive year Clarios has received this distinction.
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* Who we are:

** Clarios is the force behind the world’s most recognizable car battery brands, powering vehicles from leading automakers like Ford, General Motors, Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. With 18,000 employees worldwide, we develop, manufacture, and distribute energy storage solutions while recovering, recycling, and reusing up to 99% of battery materials—setting the standard for sustainability in our industry. At Clarios, we’re not just making batteries;

we’re shaping the future of sustainable…