JOB TITLE: Marketing Manager - Retail and Consumer Goods Strategy
LOCATION: New York, NY
PAY RANGE: $53.00 - $63.00/hr
DURATION: 6 months
TOP 3 SKILLS:
- 5 years of work experience in a leading retail or consumer goods company, management consulting firm, or digital agency
- Functional expertise in marketing or e-commerce, especially in developing digital marketing strategies along with a high-level understanding of the technologies and tactics needed for execution
- Demonstrated passion for digital experiences, digital media and cloud technology
COMPANY:
Our client a Fortune 500 Software Organization is seeking a Retail and Consumer Goods Strategy and Marketing Manager to bring onto the team.
Summary:
This role calls for a Marketing Manager with retail and consumer industry strategy experience to join our team as a temporary contractor. In this role, you will use your expertise to define and execute our industry strategy, while working closely with our partners to create an ecosystem of integrated solutions. You will have the opportunity to drive initiatives and key C-level deliverables that contribute to making a significant impact and shape the future of the retail and consumer industries.
The ideal candidate is an accomplished leader who has managed strategic projects and can navigate complex business topics. To be successful in this role, you must have a strong understanding of the retail and consumer industries, along with excellent communication, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Industry Events/Marketing
2. Thought Leadership
3. Partner Alignment
4. Strategy Development
The following requirements are relevant to this role:
● Strong project management and consulting skillset; including problem-solving, quantitative analysis, executive presence, and communication skills
● 5 years of work experience in a leading retail or consumer goods company, management consulting firm, or digital agency
● Functional expertise in marketing or e-commerce, especially in developing digital marketing strategies along with a high-level understanding of the technologies and tactics needed for execution
● Demonstrated passion for digital experiences, digital media and cloud technology
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively with people at all levels, with internal and external marketing, sales and technical individuals
● MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred