Responsibilities

• Brand plan development and P&L management
• Program management and execution
• New product development
• Market analysis
• Sales support
• Must have experience supporting the Monthly and longer term S&OP planning process
• Manage budget for programming and all related PO and AP tracking to stay within budget

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing or related field. MBA or MA/MS in marketing preferred. Minimum 4 years of related work experience
• Experience Required: Educational background in marketing; with minimum of 2 years' experience brand management preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership and team skills – demonstrates ability to deliver strong business results by working collaboratively with both internal and external resource effectively. Utilizes resources effectively to overcome challenges and achieve business objectives. Takes ownership where appropriate.
• Analytical and problem solving skills – ability to convert analysis into insights, sustainable strategies, and actionable plans. Able to sort through complex data to identify the core issues and develop a plan of action to resolve them. Resourceful at achieving objectives / results despite obstacles.
• Strong communication and influence skills – clear, concise, and persuasive in style. Leads thinking of both marketing and cross-functional counterparts and agencies. Ability to build strong relationships with agency, cross-functional teams, and vendors.
• Results orientation – focuses not only on what needs to be achieved, but also makes sure that it’s done the right way.
• Energized by an entrepreneurial environment – not afraid to do things themselves to get things done. Comfortable making decisions with limited information and resources. Self-reliant / proactive and has a pioneering spirit. Takes initiative and follows-through on commitments to achieve results.
• Proven experience in project planning and management, budgeting and financial analysis, and product positioning
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams to project completion.
• Ability to deliver against the long-term brand goals. Prioritizes marketing initiatives to effectively achieve both short-term and long-term goals.
• High proficiency in computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Familiarity with company sales and merchandising standards, policies and procedures, and competitive position. Knowledge of the industry.
• Travel : 5% ability to travel via car, plane, rail.

Preferred

• MBA or MA/MS in marketing preferred.