Merchandising Manager/Marketing Manager-EXCELLENT COMPANY

EXCELLENT COMPANY.  STRONG, STABLE ORGANIZATION WITH A NICE BENEFITS PACKAGE.

 

Qualifications:

Must have a minimum of five years of marketing or sales experience with a firm selling consumer packaged goods.

Should have previous experience developing merchandising and promotions for key accounts.

Should have a solid base of marketing/sales experience which should encompass a traditional marketing mix (i.e., product development, market research, business analysis, packaging, pricing, sales promotion, advertising)

Should have proven experience in developing creative and strategically sound trade and consumer driven marketing programs that are profitable.

Ability to successfully lead the development of marketing programs which have significantly and positively impacted profitability.

Should have demonstrated ability to lead, manage, and motivate cross-functional teams to accomplish business goals & objectives.



Strong blend of analytical skills and creative problem-solving capability.

Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field, Master's degree a plus.

 

Responsibilities:

Responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating marketing and sales activities.

The individual will be accountable for both the short-term and long-term maximization of sales volume and profit contribution.







Make merchandising recommendations for assigned key accounts that result in sales & profit growth.

Manage the internal development and execution of recommended programs.

Develop promotions and programs that drive sales.

Become the primary contact between sales & marketing for key major national accounts.

Develop & coordinate national sales and marketing promotions.

Explore and develop new merchandising ideas.

Analyze market intelligence and recommend changes as appropriate.

Lead major project initiatives, including merchandising improvements, and special marketing opportunities.

Identify and mobilize resources to accomplish business goals.

 

PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND IF YOU DO NOT MEET THESE QUALIFICATIONS.  ONLY THOSE WHO ARE QUALIFIED WILL BE CONTACTED.