Marketing Manager Job Plano area,Texas USA,Business

Staffmark Workforce Solutions offers this exciting contract opportunity at a global leader in electronics, mobile devices, and appliances, located in Plano, TX.

Marketing Manager - Partnerships

Top Skills:

Partnerships

Sponsor ships and activations

Business Development

Summary:

The main function of a marketing manager is to lead the research on market conditions in local, regional, or national areas to determine potential sales of a product or service. A typical marketing manager is responsible for gathering information on competitors and methods of marketing and distribution.

Responsibilities:

Identify the right Partnerships that align with the Brand, specific campaigns, and device launches. Map specific Partners to campaign and launch objectives, audiences, and sales
Establish and execute professional Partnership frameworks that bring to life Partner and Product & Human Truths to create brand and business synergies
Negotiate & execute commercial terms & contracts to secure partnerships - working with internal stakeholders such as Legal, Finance, Compliance, and Procurement
Take end-to-end accountability for bringing Partnerships to life in marketing - always with a consumer-first mindset. Whilst you'll be working with other stakeholders, you will be accountable for the ultimate success of your Partners
Track, analyze, and report against marketing/Partnerships KPIs and metrics, and take corrective action where needed
Take a consultative role for multiple internal stakeholders - be a source of expertise in Partnerships and Business Development
Identify synergies between Partnerships and our Carrier/Retail account teams and their specific needs to ensure that Carriers/Retailers achieve their goals, and we amplify Partnerships using their scale and resources
Work closely with Finance to ensure all plans are within budget, and all approvals are handled within compliance and guidelines
Ensure that the x-functional team across the organization is fully aware of which Partnerships are live and in progress. Develop best practices around information sharing and evangelizing
Advise business and other groups on local, national, and international factors affecting the buying and selling of products and services
Confer with legal staff to resolve problems, such as copyright infringement and royalty sharing with outside producers and distributors
Develop pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives and customer satisfaction
Direct the hiring, training, and performance evaluations of marketing and sales staff and oversee their daily activities
Evaluate the financial aspects of product development, such as budgets, expenditures, research and development appropriations, and return-on-investment and profit-loss projections
Formulate, direct, and coordinate marketing activities and policies to promote products and services, working with advertising and promotion managers
Identify, develop, and evaluate marketing strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market characteristics, and cost and markup factors
Negotiate contracts with vendors and distributors to manage product distribution, establishing distribution networks and developing distribution strategies
Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sales and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends

Requirements:

BA/BS degree in marketing, communications, or business management
8 years+ in Partnership Marketing, Partnerships, Sponsorship, Activation, Business Development, Account Management, or Channel Sales Management
Agency Experience (sponsorship, activation, and/or media) a plus
Ability to negotiate contracts with a strong bias for upholding legal, compliance, and financial policies and following proper procedure
An iterative thinker who can challenge the status quo
Consummate collaborator committed to communication excellence
Business development/Partnerships/Account Management experience negotiating complex deals with large, international companies
Experience working with technology platforms and internet brands
Existing connections and relationships with the world's leading media &…