Manager, Regional Marketing - NY/NJ/MD
Green Thumb Industries (GTI) - Trenton, New Jersey, United States,![Green Thumb Industries (GTI)](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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The Manager of Regional Marketing is a new position at Green Thumb. It is responsible for developing, managing, and executing the NY/NJ/MD region’s trade and retail marketing programming to accelerate our growth in the market. GTI’s sales and retail footprint have rapidly grown and reached a scale that requires additional focus on key local brand-building and revenue-driving activities. The Manager, Regional Marketing will serve as a critical conduit between the NY/NJ/MD region and the central Trade Marketing team, with close collaboration with Brand Marketing, Wholesale Sales, Retail Marketing, and Retail Operations to translate brand and market objectives into tactical programs that can be executed in each market. The Manager of Regional Marketing will report directly to the Commercial General Manager, with significant visibility to the Revenue, Marketing, and Sales executive teams. This position requires an analytically oriented business problem solver, a hands-on brand builder who is not worried about getting their hands dirty, and a people leader with the intellectual flexibility to support a rapidly growing business. The leader must work with cross-functional partners across Sales, Marketing, and Retail to capture near-term opportunities while building the infrastructure enabling the organization to execute best-in-class programming and achieve long-term aspirations.Responsibilities
Build and manage a team of local trade and retail marketing professionals to lead and execute:Development of regional marketing priorities, strategies, and solutionsManagement and coordination of local program calendar inclusive of all marketing programs and activities within the market that align to the broader national calendarExecution of programs including adaptation of local physical and experiential assets for Green Thumb’s portfolio of brands across retail and wholesale channels, including:Point of Sale assetsValue-Added programsLocalized digital/social media assetsExperiential campaigns (e.g., in-store brand education, large-scale consumer event activations)Trade Education activations and campaigns (e.g., external dispensary pop-ups, Budtender education programs, etc.)Patient outreachManagement of local social media platforms and assetsCoordination of local digital programming calendar, including prioritization of opportunities, planning and local adaption of assets, trade activation plans, and execution oversightOwnership of local marketing budgets, including tracking spend and measuring return on investmentManagement and recruitment of agency resources, where needed, to support the activation needs of the brand and local market teamsMonitor and understand the local competitive environment, particularly related to promotional activities, to ensure that GTI’s local strategies and tactics are market-leading and effectiveDevelop and improve processes to streamline marketing program development across the central trade marketing team as well as broader CPG marketing, sales, and retail organizationsCoach and lead team to ensure delivery of responsibilities and personal development, including:Assist in determining the scope of current and future local marketing roles based on local needs and regulatory nuancesLead recruiting efforts for all new and open local marketing rolesBuild development plans for local marketing team members and provide support and coaching to continue the development of all team membersBecome the expert in understanding state regulations to inform marketing program opportunities and ensure program and employee compliance with all Green Thumb-based state guidelinesQualifications
A high-integrity leader who understands that working in the Cannabis industry comes with greater scrutiny and, therefore, requires a higher level of compliance with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green ThumbBachelor’s degree preferred5+ years’ experience in a related field marketing role or broader marketing, brand, or commercial sales rolesTrack record of managing and developing a team of marketing professionals is preferredA thorough understanding of consumer and trade marketing strategies and experience developing and adapting programs to fit local needsAbility to think strategically and connect high-level strategic objectives to tactical program needs and developmentKnowledge of local on and off-premise cannabis market, including local laws and statutesStrong budget management skills with previous budget management and oversight experienceAbility to gain and maintain an in-depth understanding of target consumer and market trendsCompliance with all standard safety requirements and guidelinesProficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)Strong communication skills – written and verbalHighly motivated, self-directed, innovative, and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgment, common sense, and resourcefulnessAdapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environmentPossesses a high level of critical thinkingOperates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential informationStrong organization planning & project management skillsMust understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb.Ability to travel out of the market overnight multiple times throughout the year, up to 30%Additional Requirements
Must pass any and all required background checksMust be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industryMust possess valid driver’s licenseMust be a minimum of 21 years of ageMust be approved by state badging agency to work in cannabis industry
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