Director, Marketing – Craft East

Virginia, USA (On-site)

$134K/yr – $142K/yrDirector/Executive8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive nationwide beer-brand marketing and cross-functional program delivery for a leading brewer.

  • Own development and execution of POCM, brand events, activation support, and advertising collaboration.
  • Must-have: 8–10 years of marketing experience with consumer goods/beer knowledge.
  • Standout: Leadership of Brand, Creative, Trade, and Pubs teams with large budget oversight.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Provide nationwide Anheuser Busch wholesaler marketing support via development and execution of POCM, brand events, activation support, and involvement in advertising support.
  • Manage in-house marketing team and agency relationships to execute an exceptional marketing program that consistently brings forward inspired, next-level deliverables.
  • Work closely with the sales team and other internal stakeholders to manage all product launches including: packaging design, legal compliance, PR & media, distributor education and events.
  • Collaborate with sales team to create incentive platforms for wholesalers and identify tactical brand/SKU acceleration initiatives for retail.
  • Work closely with Trade Marketing to create and implement POS materials development and procurement; assist in new packaging development.
  • Oversee and strategically lead Brand, Creative, Trade, Pubs & other marketing teams.
  • Ability to track and manage large budgets and report on financial and performance results.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or related field required, MBA preferred.
  • 8-10 years of experience in a Marketing role.
  • Management experience required.
  • Beer/alcohol beverage industry knowledge. Brand management experience with consumer goods is required.
  • Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to take initiative and lead others.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong strategic, analytic, financial, and consumer research skills.
  • Working knowledge of selling processes, retail environment, and distribution network.
  • Proven track record of successful integrated marketing plans.
  • Strong skills in managing digital and social media channels.
  • Experienced in developing new ideas and implementing concepts in all facets of marketing; social media, web, PR and media, events, products, distributor, retail and consumer marketing.

Benefits

  • Health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Wellness and Tax-Advantaged Savings and Spending Accounts
  • Life Insurance and Disability Income Protection
  • Generous Parental Leave and FMLA policies
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings options with a company matching contribution
  • Chance to work in a fast-paced environment among a company of owners
  • Free Beer!
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Founded in 1981
Portland, Oregon, USA
151 employees (15 in marketing)