Marketing Manager/Project Manager Job Description

As a Marketing Project Manager, you are responsible for leading projects in support of the overall marketing strategy. You will drive the development and execution of marketing programs, materials and orchestrate project launches across all company brands. You will work cross-functionally to ensure projects are executed effectively and on time, while also streamlining processes and functionalities that can improve the operational effectiveness of the organization.

Accountable for defining, planning, managing, and delivering a given marketing project.Directs complex projects often involving deliverables that take input from sales, product management, IT, Digital Team and Inventory.Rigorously manages project scope to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed upon time, cost, and quality parameters. Partners with Finance to validate financial forecasts and provide on-going reconciliation of resources and other related project expenditures. Define and tracks project milestones while developing, maintaining, and reporting on a project plan.Develops the creative strategy, project charter, integrated project plan, resource plan, contingency plan and related project artifacts.Continuously documents and communicates project issues, milestone, and updates to project stakeholders.Manages and escalates project risks and issues when necessary; identify solutions to remedy issues when possible.Develop and nurture a cohesive team committed to working together and completing the project to the best of their ability. Share project statuses with leadership and cross-functional partners to reduce roadblocks and ensure smooth handoff to stakeholders upon completion.Take leadership of assigned projects and manage team participation, resource alignment, project plan layout, deadline delivery and budget management.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Demonstrated competence in project management skills and related experience in relevant fields.Customer-centric mindset Ability to navigate a highly matrixed organization effectively organized, self-starter, strong communication and interpersonal skills to work effectively and build strong relationships with business partners.Ability to communicate at all levels with clarity and precision both written and verbal.Results-oriented and willing to shift plans to meet goals. Works autonomously and takes the initiative to move the business forward.Positive attitude and ability to manage change, thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, and brings structure and develops processes for ambiguous situations High motivated, curious individual with a passion for our customers and industry

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:
Bachelor's degree in marketing, industrial distribution, business management or related field and a minimum of 3 years' experience in a technical sales or marketing role, or equivalent combination of education and experience.PMP CertificateDirect experience in the electrical wholesaling or manufacturing industry is preferred.

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Total Rewards and Benefits
Crescent Electric's compensation package includes an array of top-tier benefit options, including:
Eligibility for health, and dental, vision coverage, 401(k) plan, and flexible spending accounts, subject to plan terms.Eligibility for company-paid benefits such as life insurance, short-term disability, long-term care, and Employee Assistance Program, subject to applicable waiting periods.Excused Absence time off and Paid Time Off (PTO).Company-paid holidays.Other benefits for which you may be eligible includes supplemental life insurance, hospital indemnity, and accident and critical illness benefits with cancer coverage.Eligibility: Employees are eligible for health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees who are 21 years of age or older will be automatically enrolled in the company's 401(k) plan once they achieve 90 days of employment.

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Crescent is transforming and we are on a mission to power the communities we serve through teamwork and relentless customer focus. We have a vision of uncompromising teamwork committed to becoming the industry leader for our employees, suppliers, and shareholders. At Crescent, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally, grow personally and have the flexibility to balance your life's priorities. Let's serve together. Let's power our communities together. Let's become THE industry leaders...together.

Crescent Electric Supply is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are subject to pre-employment assessments, Motor Vehicle Record review, criminal background checks, references check, and a post-offer drug screen.

The Marketing Project Manager is responsible for managing the workflow for the entire marketing and creative department. The MPM specializes in the planning, management, and execution of marketing campaign projects and touches every project at key points in the project lifecycle. Exceptional organizational skills, industry knowledge and personal drive are required to manage a high volume of deliverables in a dynamic, fun, fast-paced working environment.
Responsibilities
• Responsible for planning, managing, and executing projects related to marketing campaigns and initiatives.
• Assists the marketing director with creating a strategic marketing strategy and mapping out the tasks needed to implement that strategy.
• Managing and supervising marketing projects from beginning to end.
• Ensuring that internal stakeholders are satisfied with the proposed marketing campaigns, projects and outcomes.
• Collaborating with the creative team to create advertising content.
• Creating and managing a content calendar and scheduling deadlines.
• Maintaining an up-to-date understanding of the company, its products, and its client base to implement effective marketing campaigns.
• Developing and maintaining strong working relationships with internal management and external vendors.
• Works with agencies and consultants to identify the skills and resources necessary to complete marketing projects on time and within budget, and assist the people working on marketing campaigns.
• Creating and prioritizing project timelines.
• Manages communication with team, both internally and externally, ensuring each department has the information and buy-in needed to get the project across the finish line.
• Manages all direct mail/collateral, digital content and workflow process prioritizing as needed with guidance from marketing director
• Compile all material/copy needed for all marketing projects.
• Communicates progress weekly on all marketing projects.
• Assist with with writing copy and proofreading copy/content
• Manage the initiation, review, approval and production of marketing materials/collateral, including direct mail, posters, flyers, newsletters
• Facilitate project review and approvals with operational departments
• Manages the effective distribution of marketing materials
• Monitor competitor activity
Qualifications
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral are essential. Must be able to effectively collaborate with management team as well as department managers. Excellent computer skills required with emphasis in MS Office suite, specifically Excel. Adobe knowledge helpful. Organizational skills are of prime importance. Multichannel management and accuracy within each channel is key.
BA Degree in marketing, advertising or equivalent preferred
3-5 years in a related position required, casino/gaming experience preferred but not required.
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Experience:
• BA/SS
• 10+ years ad agency or in-house agency experience
• 5+ years pharma or healthcare experience
• 5+ years account management related experience
• In-depth knowledge of pharma and marketing communications strategies

This role is hybrid - In person 2 days a week.

Responsibilities:
Client Management
• Leads client accounts and divisions with overall responsibility for the client/agency relationship
• Develops and maintains a “trusted advisor” relationship with clients and contacts from aligned divisions serving as their main point of contact and liaison to the studio
• Identifies, develops, and converts new business opportunities with existing and future clients
• Serves as initial point of contact for new client contacts and recommends and advises clients on options and capabilities utilizing marketing best practices
• Maintains the “big picture” for projects and client requirements ensuring that related deliverables are treated appropriately
• Understand clients’ products, audiences and business objectives and ensures they are applied to client products; collaborates with Studio Team to ensure product delivers on client promises
• Lead annual planning with all aligned businesses
• Sets expectations with clients, e.g., when and what they will see next as part of the creative process, budget and solution response expectations, and follow-up process and metrics expectations

Project Management
• Evaluates creative brief content for completeness and actionable content that will enable the creative team to create on-target deliverables for the client
• For Tier A & B projects may assist in strategic development, write thorough and actionable project and/or creative briefs monitors progress, review client contact reports, and track major milestones
• Serves as the voice within the creative studio for the client and facilitates client interaction with the designers and writers as appropriate. Ensures that the creative team understands client requirements and perspective and that the final output aligns as appropriate
• Attends intake, client reviews, and other client meetings as needed. Helps client understand the importance of the brand and marketing objectives
• Handles day to day escalations for all aligned accounts and projects

Leadership
• Inspires and motivates aligned account supervisors, project managers and creative teams to over-deliver against expectations, resulting in high employee engagement and overall client satisfaction
• Acts as Brand Steward: reviews deliverables for quality, consistency, accuracy, and advancement of the visual and verbal brand in design reviews, and ensures that consistent image/message is conveyed across the client’s products

New Business Development
• Develops new business relationships within Animal Health and L&D
• Collaborates with Creative and Strategic team members to identify opportunities
• Supports organic growth of existing client project work and up-selling appropriate opportunities
• Will assist the Director or may independently develop and present capabilities, marketing, and tactical plans.

Company DescriptionMerck Sharp & Dohme Corp. ("Merck") is a leading research-driven pharmaceutical products and services company. Merck discovers, develops, manufactures, and markets a broad range of innovative products to improve human health, directly and through its joint ventures

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