Channel Marketing Manager

The Channel Marketing Manager, Emerging Markets & Opportunities (EMO), is responsible for developing, executing, and tracking of marketing and promotional activities for assigned channels for assigned Jostens product line.



This person will be responsible and accountable for driving growth via strategic development, tactical planning, and execution for successful implementation of key market focused promotional opportunities.  This person will work both independently and within teams.  This person will work closely with key members of the product development project team, including marketing and key sales managers. 



The position may manage multiple channels and related promotions simultaneously. This position requires strategic thinking, marketing skills, very creative thinking and problem-solving, interpersonal relationship skills, leadership, as well as strong project management skills.  Past experience in multi-segment marketing promotions is ideal. 

The ability to inspire, communicate, and collaborate across all levels and functions is also critical. 

BA/BS in Marketing/Business or related field required; MBA in Marketing preferred5-8 plus years business experience in Marketing required; minimum of 5 years experience with strategic marketing, campaign development, promotions, and/or consumer product managementA strong understanding of new product development from creation to product launch required; experience with new product launches, or expansion of products to new channels is idealExperience with market segmentation (min. 2-3 years), and planning and managing multi-segment marketing promotions required (i.e. direct mail marketing, marketing campaign management, etc.)Strategic thinker with creative problem solving skills required; ability to see things not readily apparent to others and/or find unique solutions to seemingly unsolvable challenges Self starter with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work across multiple levels of the organization and achieve alignment to accomplish objectivesProven ability to manage individuals/team members and drive team resultsEffective written, verbal, and presentation communication skillsExperience collaborating with sales representative(s) in partnership to achieve desired resultsExperience with key account management/marketing promotionsStrong project management skills are required to meet stated objectives and deadlinesOccasional travel in this position is required; up to 20% at max timesComputer proficiency; MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) and MS Project required; desktop publishing experience preferredCandidate must be familiar with technology, the Internet, and be willing to learn new technology as needed.

 

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