Director of Promotional Products & Brand Solutions

District of Columbia, USA (On-site)

$135K/yr – $175K/yrDirector/ExecutiveFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own and drive the strategy and execution of promotional products and branding solutions, leading cross-functional teams to develop, source, price, and deliver branded merchandise for corporate clients while expanding categories and maintaining quality and profitability.

  • Own strategy and leadership of product categories and portfolios
  • Build client-focused solutions and manage key accounts
  • Collaborate with marketing and creative teams

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the company’s promotional products and brand solutions strategy
  • Oversee branded merchandise, corporate gifts, lanyards, apparel, event products, and custom promotional solutions
  • Lead product sourcing, supplier selection, pricing, and commercial negotiations
  • Develop customized merchandise and branding solutions for corporate and organizational clients
  • Manage major client accounts and strengthen long-term commercial relationships
  • Lead managers and cross-functional sales, product, sourcing, and client-service teams
  • Identify new product categories, markets, partnerships, and revenue opportunities
  • Oversee product quality, customization standards, production timelines, and fulfillment performance
  • Develop pricing strategies while monitoring margins, costs, and profitability
  • Collaborate with creative and marketing teams on branding concepts and promotional campaigns

Requirements

  • Significant experience in promotional products, branded merchandise, marketing services, product management, sales, or related commercial operations
  • Proven experience leading teams, product portfolios, or business functions
  • Strong understanding of branded merchandise, customization, sourcing, and supplier management
  • Experience managing key accounts and developing client-focused solutions
  • Strong commercial, pricing, negotiation, and profitability-management skills
  • Excellent leadership, communication, presentation, and relationship-management abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple products, suppliers, projects, and client requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, or equivalent professional experience preferred

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Vision insurance

Salaries

Posted range

$135K/yr – $175K/yr

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Director of Promotional Products & Brand Solutions

District of Columbia, USA · On-site