Job Purpose:

As a Strategic Vendor Marketing Manager, you will take the lead in driving and owning Vendor & Divisional marketing activities aligned with our Business Unit objectives. Your role involves fostering collaboration between vendors and Business Managers/Vendor Managers to craft innovative marketing campaigns that not only stimulate growth but also ensure the highest Return on Investment (ROI) for our partners.

Key Accountabilities:

Strategic Collaboration:

• Collaborate with Business Managers across regions to formulate and execute marketing strategies that fuel profitable growth.
• Identify, establish, and nurture relationships with brand partners and third-party vendors to capitalize on existing offerings and explore new opportunities.

Demand Generation and Market Expansion:

• Market products and brands within budgetary constraints to maximize profitability.
• Evaluate and adapt strategies to respond to dynamic and competitive markets.

Relationship Building and Negotiation:

• Cultivate key relationships with influencers, negotiating effectively with suppliers to secure Marketing Development Funds (MDF) for assigned brands.
• Manage MDF budgets to optimize ROI.

Internal and External Collaboration:

• Continually collaborate with internal peers and suppliers to define, develop, and execute effective marketing strategies.
• Work closely with local countries to plan and execute marketing plans, providing detailed campaign outcomes and spending reports.

Efficient Operations:

• Define internal and external communication strategies for areas of responsibility.
• Implement and maintain standardized marketing methodologies, tools, and collateral, ensuring a consistent look and feel for communications.

Performance Measurement and Reporting:

• Manage target-based marketing income and profit.
• Utilize your knowledge of ROI reporting to evaluate and showcase the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.

Qualifications:

• Experience and good understanding of the marketing space
• Demonstrated expertise in negotiation and effective communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Proven track record in ROI reporting.
• Preferable knowledge of the IT channel.

Additional Experience:

• Hands-on experience and knowledge working with Audiovisual (AV) technology.
• Proven senior stakeholder engagement and collaboration skills.
• Languages: English (C2), any other European language (High plus)

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Key Skills

Business, Languages, Marketing Planning, Marketing Strategies, Negotiation, Teamwork

What’s In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It’s not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization : Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.