Marketing Manager I - Vendor Management

Ingram Micro Inc. is the world's leading wholesale provider of technology products and supply chain management services, providing the best way to get technology from the people who make it to the people who use it. We take pride in our team's ability to deliver exceptional performance and believe the people we hire make us even more extraordinary. That's why we continue to seek outstanding candidates to strengthen the Ingram Micro workforce. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we offer:


- Exceptional leadership and a diverse, talented team that sets us apart in the fast-paced IT industry
- The opportunity to make a difference as you set the pace for your career development in a progressive, high-performance culture
- Teamwork, respect, accountability, integrity and innovation--these are our values, which guide our decisions and behaviors


IF YOU RECOGNIZE OPPORTUNITY IN CHANGE, THIS IS WHERE YOU'LL EXCEL

 

TITLE: Vendor Marketing Manager I

LOCATION: Santa Ana, CA

 

Responsibilities: Responsible for the creation and execution of the marketing portion of basic to moderately complex assigned vendors overall business plan.  Responsible for customizing existing programs to meet the needs of their assigned vendors.  Assist assigned vendors with applying product marketing strategies through Ingram Micro. Maintains product marketing plans, managing vendor coop/MDF and representing Ingram Micro in marketing related business meetings. Uses a basic understanding of marketing trends, product positioning and market opportunities in completing assignments. 

 

Requirements:
Education: Bachelors degree required or 2 years additional related external experience or 1 year additional related Ingram Micro experience.
Experience: One to three years of related experience, preferably in the high tech computer related environment.  Experience in implementing channel marketing programs. A basic understanding of the distribution channel preferred.  Supervisory experience desirable but not necessary.
Moderate knowledge of technology products and distribution channels desirable. Knowledge of basic to moderately complex computer applications (Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel) as well as the demonstrated ability to learn additional work related computer applications. (i.e. Impulse, Oracle, Magellan). Basic to moderate marketing plan writing and execution skills. Ability to persuade. Ability to develop business, marketing and sales plans. Basic to moderate selling skills. Moderate writing skills. Moderate presentation skills. Coaching and development skills (i.e. providing constructive feedback for support team members). Basic leadership and management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to communicate with executive level associates internally and externally in an articulate and professional manner. Ability to practice discretion and understand the appropriateness of professional communication and behavior. Basic to moderate problem solving skills. Ability to implement recommendations and see projects through to completion. Ability to professionally conduct meetings and discussions. Ability to work both independently and as a team member. Attention to detail. Strong time management skills. Strong organizational skills. Occasional travel required.



 

 

To apply on-line for this position, click on the following link