Associate Channel Marketing Manager

ACCO Brands•Kettering, OH

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

ACCO Brands is seeking an Associate Channel Marketing Manager to support National Retail Accounts in Kettering, Ohio. Reporting to the Channel Marketing Manager, this role serves as a key liaison between sales, brand marketing, product marketing, category management, and retail customers to drive execution of channel marketing programs, promotional initiatives, and product commercialization activities. As a member of the U.S. Sales organization, the Associate Channel Marketing Manager supports the planning, execution, and optimization of customer-focused marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, improve customer engagement, and drive sales growth. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between corporate marketing strategies and channel-specific execution plans.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
3-5 years of experience in channel marketing, shopper marketing, trade marketing, sales support, or related commercial functions.
Experience supporting marketing programs within a consumer products, retail, or branded goods environment preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Demonstrated analytical skills with experience utilizing sales data, POS reporting, market research, and business insights.
Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, cross-functional environment.

Responsibilities

Support the development and execution of channel-specific marketing programs and promotional initiatives in partnership with Sales, Brand Marketing, and Channel Leadership.
Assist in translating brand and product marketing strategies into customer-facing marketing activities that drive awareness, engagement, and sales performance.
Coordinate launch activities for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer teams.
Support the execution of merchandising, promotional, and activation programs tailored to customer requirements and channel objectives.
Monitor program timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful implementation.
Collaborate with Sales teams to identify opportunities for product placement, promotional support, and enhanced customer engagement.
Prepare customer presentations, sales support materials, concept boards, and product samples for customer meetings and reviews.
Participate in customer-facing meetings and presentations, providing marketing insights and program support.
Assist with competitive reviews, promotional analyses, and customer business assessments.
Analyze sales trends, POS data, market research, and category insights to identify opportunities and support business recommendations.
Track and report key performance indicators for channel marketing programs and promotional activities.
Monitor competitor activity, product trends, and marketplace developments to help inform marketing recommendations.
Support post-program evaluations and recommend opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.
Partner with Category Management, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, and Customer Service teams to support successful program execution.
Coordinate communication across functional teams to ensure alignment on customer initiatives and business priorities.
Participate in regular business reviews and cross-functional meetings to support execution and issue resolution.
Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across channel marketing activities.