Senior Marketing Manager

• Develops and implements a business plan for assigned product(s) in coordination with appropriate sales, marketing, R&D, customer service, technical and operations representatives.
• Develops pricing strategies, balancing firm objectives with customer satisfaction.
• Develops sales tools to support the sales effort, including sales and development success stories, direct mailings on product/market information to customers, etc.
• Coordinate marketing activities and procedures to promote products and services.
• Use sales forecasting and strategic planning to ensure the sale and profitability of products, lines, or services, analyzing business developments and monitoring market trends.
• Perform product life cycle analysis and implement plans to optimize profitability throughout the life cycle.
• Perform multi-generational product planning to assure sales volumes as technology and markets change.
• Continuously work closely with sales personnel to support the selling effort and maintain contact with key accounts.
• Maintain relationships with key accounts to clearly understand customer CTQs and trends within the market.
• Work with Supply Chain and Operations to achieve cost reductions, efficient product manufacturing, manage inventory levels and service.
• Work with customers, sales and customer service to identify product opportunities, develop plans to bring them to market, support selling efforts and maximize service levels to customers.
• Manage advertising and promotional expenditures to maximize results and meet divisional budget plans.
• Conduct market research to identify key competitors, their strategies, market share, strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats and develop plans to exploit MACtac's strengths within market segments.
• Work with appropriate operations personnel to identify cost savings opportunities for product lines and act to implement programs to achieve them
• Maintain relationships with the appropriate raw material supplier commercial and technical teams.
• Work with appropriate OEM's to gain product approvals wherever possible.
• Work with appropriate supporting customer material and equipment suppliers to support the sales effort and acquire MACtac specifications where possible.
• Work co-operatively with all functional groups within MACtac.
• Provide reports to management as required.

• Education:

• A Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from a four-year college or university; or multiple years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• A MBA is preferred.
• Project Management training preferred.
• Experience:

• Minimum 5-7+ years of successful sales/marketing experience in the pressure sensitive or related industry
• Must possess ability to work well under pressure, handle multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to coach and influence others.
• Trade shows, seminars, publications etc.
• Verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interact will all levels of personnel both within and outside MACtac
• Working knowledge of personal computers (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong organizational, planning, administration, problem solving, time management and interpersonal skills to effectively manage business growth.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations in a professional matter
• Background in Printing, Roll Label, Graphics, Distributor, and/or Technical products preferred
• Basic understanding of applicable equipment fundamentals.
• Good knowledge of present and potential markets for assigned product(s) - including specific accounts by geographical location, potential sales volume, possible purchasing and operations management contacts, etc.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, product specifications and customer requirements.
• Good knowledge of the ancillary suppliers and products that are used in concert with assigned products.
• Physical Requirements:

• The employee in this position is required to frequently stand, walk and sit. In addition, the position requires manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and mouse. An employee in this position may be required to travel 35% - 50% of the time.

• The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
• It is the policy of Mactac that all employees are employed at the will of Mactac for an indefinite period and are subject to termination at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice. At the same time, employees may terminate their employment at any time and for any reason.
• Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, citizenship status, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or contract.

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