Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager - Partnerships

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

• 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

• 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 & internet brands
• Ability to think strategically about issues, leading to recommendations and action plans
• Ability to think quickly and make decisions, sometimes without all the necessary information
• Comfortable presenting at the CxO level
• Strong project/program management experience

• Strong collaborator who thrives in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Strategic thinker, imagination, creativity, and foresight to conceptualize innovative approaches to existing products, new products, and new marketing opportunities, as well as the implementation skills to bring them to fruition
• The ability to listen to the customer and articulate the customer's needs internally
• Needs to be team-oriented and possess excellent business skills
• Problem-solving skills required; ideal candidate will be a decisive self-starter
• Proven…