Job title: Marketing Manager

Location: 6625 Excellence Way, Plano, TX 75023

Duration: 12 months

Summary:

· The main function of a marketing manager is to lead the research of 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.

· Job Responsibilities:

· 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 sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.

Skills:

· Verbal and written communication skills, negotiation skills, customer service and interpersonal skills.

· Strong ability to work independently and manage one’s time.

· Strong mentoring skills necessary to provide support and constructive performance feedback.

· Strong knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services.

· Strong ability to develop marketing and pricing strategy.

· Strong knowledge of media production, communication and dissemination techniques and methods.

Education/Experience:

· bachelor’s degree in marketing or equivalent training required.

· 5-7 years related experience required.

Key Responsibilities/Requirements:

Role and Responsibilities

· Work directly with regional carriers, cable operators, and other retailers to develop go-to-market strategies and fully execute marketing and advertising campaigns to drive sales of Samsung Handheld Phones, Tablets, and other Mobile Accessories

· Work with omnichannel teams (Project Management, Product Planning, Product Sales, etc.) to create and update product launch schedules track marketing activity for all new products ranged at assigned carriers and retail partners

· Work with Samsung Brand Marketing teams to establish creative assets (e.g., photography, logos, key visuals, messaging, etc.) and delivery schedules that support the needs of each assigned carrier or retailer for placements across web, email, MMS, social media, online ads, TV campaigns, and other marketing tactics as needed

· Create presentations showcasing full go-to-market timelines, visuals, and tactics for each device launch and for sustain campaigns

· Leverage marketing development funds for creation of innovative sales generating marketing tactics

· Collaborate with Samsung cross-functional teams to ensure Samsung brand standards, key messaging and other communication priorities are properly showcased across all marketing campaign tactics

· Work with various internal teams to conduct data collections, research, and insight creation to determine unique selling points for assigned carriers

Skills and Qualifications:

· A bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, communications, advertising, or related business field is required. MBA a plus.

· Have 6 years of marketing, media, demand gen advertising experience spanning agency or with a Fortune 500 Company

· Prior experience in product marketing, advertising, promotions, or project management

· Prior experience in high-tech, telecommunications environment or retail industries preferred

· Familiarity with marketing and sales channels within high-tech product technology industry preferred

· CRM, social media, and digital media marketing experience a plus

· Comfortable working in a dynamic fast paced industry and matrix organization with multiple constituents

· Should have advanced MS Excel and MS PowerPoint knowledge and skills

· The ability to work either independently or in a team environment to achieve personal and team project goals, including the completion of assignments within and exceeding established time frames

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $44.00 - $45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Experience:

• Marketing: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Plano, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road