Head of Marketing and Advertising

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 .

Partnerships

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. 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. 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

Ensure that the x-functional team across the organization is fully aware of which Partnerships are live and in progress. 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

Ability to negotiate contracts with a strong bias for upholding legal, compliance, and financial policies and following proper procedure

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

Strong project/program management experience

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

Staffmark talent working with this client receive competitive compensation and a great benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more!

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