Asst Mgr Marketing Comm - US
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Education
|
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in communications,
marketing, advertising or business, plus |
Experience |
5+ years of experience in the marketing/advertising
field, including a minimum of 3 years managing staff in a creative services
environment. Familiarity with creative development process from creative
strategy through print production is essential. |
1.
Proven
experience in managing large accounts at an advertising agency or marketing
communications environment is necessary. Familiarity with creative development
process from creative strategy through print production is essential to
effectively lead team members. Must be knowledgeable about processes involved
in development of projects in packaging, video, print literature, web and
publications.
2.
Leadership
and team-building abilities are essential for motivating a team of creative
business professionals to consistently deliver solution-oriented work. Must be
assertive, results-oriented, solution-focused and possess good business
judgment to effectively lead project development. Must be able to take
calculated risks, make decisions in ambiguous situations, and be willing to
take responsibility for them. Must be capable of coaching and mentoring
employees to new levels of contribution and achievement.
3.
Demonstrated
experience leveraging technology to maximize resources. Ability to see
opportunities for and lead change to improve project workflows, distribution of
assets and/or creation of scalable standard operating procedures to improve
processes.
4.
Experience
in developing complex budgets at the global, regional and local levels.
Demonstrated expertise in managing against a budget, reallocating resources as
needed and maintaining documentation throughout the year to report variances.
5.
Must
have excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills to
successfully develop project strategies and to communicate objectives. Must be
able to work, communicate, and negotiate effectively with various groups
throughout the organization, including C-level executives internally and with
external agencies. Must be able to facilitate meetings with project owners and
creative teams and present to executive management. Diplomacy in working
through interpersonal conflicts in an emotional, creative environment is
necessary.
6.
Must
be analytical and very detailed oriented with strong problem-solving, and
customer service skills along with a strong ability to manage multiple
initiatives in a multi-faceted and evolving environment. Must be assertive,
results-oriented, solution-focused, and possess good business judgment to
effectively lead project development.