Aquent
Trade Marketing Specialist
Aquent, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Overview
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$25 - $29/hr
Start Date:
08.27.2024
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Trade Marketing & Sales Account Specialist to join our client's team. This role is responsible for developing and executing seasonal account plans in collaboration with the Business Unit and Sales team, with a focus on driving brand advocacy and conversion on key products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand marketing, sales, and project management, preferably within the sporting goods industry.
Key Accountabilities:Collaborate with the Business Unit and Sales team to create and manage seasonal account plans, tool requirements, timelines, and deliverables.Execute marketing plans with accounts to drive brand advocacy among target consumers and increase conversion on key products.Advocate for the account within Brand teams, briefing and collaborating with Category Comms Teams to ensure all account needs and tools are met.Own and manage budgets for account projects within the Brand team, balancing creative disruptiveness with disciplined spending efficiencies.Maintain and communicate timelines for account plans and tool-building. Proactively solve problems, mitigate delays, and hold stakeholders accountable for meeting dates and deliverables.Drive the creation of additional Market retail marketing needs not covered by Category Comms Plans, ensuring alignment with global strategies.Ensure adherence to the Global/Market Brand Calendar, prioritize key campaigns, and allocate Channel marketing budgets accordingly.Provide regular feedback and share best practices with Global counterparts to enhance the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.Report on the timeliness of deliverables and the performance of all wholesale trade marketing initiatives to internal stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Progressive experience in brand marketing and/or sales, preferably in wholesale and the sporting goods industry.Proven experience in leading and managing a diverse team, including remote management.Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite of products.Experience in both market and above-market organizations is preferred.Qualifications:
A university degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing.Minimum of 2 years of experience in consumer products, creative agency, and/or project management.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $25 to $29 hourly. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. They are committed to continuously strengthening brands and products to improve their competitive position. Their strategic focus is on increasing brand credibility, elevating the experience for their consumers, and pushing the boundaries in sustainability. The execution of their strategy is enabled by a mindset of innovation across all dimensions of their business as well as their digital transformation.
Placement Type:
Temporary
Salary (USD):
$25 - $29/hr
Start Date:
08.27.2024
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Trade Marketing & Sales Account Specialist to join our client's team. This role is responsible for developing and executing seasonal account plans in collaboration with the Business Unit and Sales team, with a focus on driving brand advocacy and conversion on key products. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in brand marketing, sales, and project management, preferably within the sporting goods industry.
Key Accountabilities:Collaborate with the Business Unit and Sales team to create and manage seasonal account plans, tool requirements, timelines, and deliverables.Execute marketing plans with accounts to drive brand advocacy among target consumers and increase conversion on key products.Advocate for the account within Brand teams, briefing and collaborating with Category Comms Teams to ensure all account needs and tools are met.Own and manage budgets for account projects within the Brand team, balancing creative disruptiveness with disciplined spending efficiencies.Maintain and communicate timelines for account plans and tool-building. Proactively solve problems, mitigate delays, and hold stakeholders accountable for meeting dates and deliverables.Drive the creation of additional Market retail marketing needs not covered by Category Comms Plans, ensuring alignment with global strategies.Ensure adherence to the Global/Market Brand Calendar, prioritize key campaigns, and allocate Channel marketing budgets accordingly.Provide regular feedback and share best practices with Global counterparts to enhance the effectiveness of marketing initiatives.Report on the timeliness of deliverables and the performance of all wholesale trade marketing initiatives to internal stakeholders.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Progressive experience in brand marketing and/or sales, preferably in wholesale and the sporting goods industry.Proven experience in leading and managing a diverse team, including remote management.Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.Advanced proficiency in MS Office suite of products.Experience in both market and above-market organizations is preferred.Qualifications:
A university degree in Business or equivalent professional experience, ideally in Sales and/or Marketing.Minimum of 2 years of experience in consumer products, creative agency, and/or project management.
The target hiring compensation range for this role is $25 to $29 hourly. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.
About Aquent Talent:
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium . More information on our awesome benefits !
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.
Client Description
Our client strives to be the global leader in the sporting goods industry with brands built on a passion for sports and a sporting lifestyle. They are committed to continuously strengthening brands and products to improve their competitive position. Their strategic focus is on increasing brand credibility, elevating the experience for their consumers, and pushing the boundaries in sustainability. The execution of their strategy is enabled by a mindset of innovation across all dimensions of their business as well as their digital transformation.