Brass Instrument Brand Manager

KHS America, Inc.•Mount Juliet, TN

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About The Position

Essential functions and responsibilities: Lead the development and messaging of the brand narrative for United States market Define and manage the brand communication strategy using a variety of media Create, execute, and manage marketing programs and campaigns Collaborate in the development of new products Gather and analyze data on current market trends and competitive activity Establish and maintain brand P&L, budgets, forecasts and pricing Collaborate, participate in and coordinate promotional activities or trade shows Maintain regular job attendance; days of work are Monday—Friday; hours of work 8-hour scheduled days; job may require additional work performed evenings and weekends Nonessential functions: Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned Success factors/job competencies: Professional, effective communication skills with team members in all global locations and with all outside parties (customers, consumers, guest artists, etc.) Participation as an active member of the Marketing Department cross-functional teams, supporting team members through responsible communication and follow-through Completion of work by management-assigned deadlines Self-direction while prioritizing, organizing and executing work Ability to work both independently and with others Commitment to Company values of music, integrity, ingenuity, respect and alignment Physical demands and work environment: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands: While performing the duties of the job, the incumbent is required to frequently sit, hear and talk; occasionally stand, walk, crouch, and kneel; reach with hands and arms; use hands to finger, feel or handle objects, tools or controls. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Work environment: Variable. Work is primarily conducted in a temperature-controlled office environment. Work is also conducted at trade shows/clinics and outside (example: football field) which means exposure to those environments. Work is conducted with varying lighting and noise levels. Occasionally, several hours per day may be spent operating a motor vehicle or traveling in an airplane.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field; however, equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of educational prerequisites
3+ years of successful work experience in business management, marketing, and/or product management
Demonstrated ability to use personal computers and business software applications, including Microsoft Office Suite
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills
Possess valid motor vehicle operator’s license with a company-acceptable driving record as incumbent will be required to drive to trade shows, etc.; also, must be able to travel by airplane

Nice To Haves

3+ years of successful sales or marketing experience in the music products industry
Experience playing brass instruments is extremely beneficial
Experience in organizing and participating in trade shows and consumer events
P&L management experience
Thorough understanding of principles and methods used to promote, display and sell products
Experience working with cross-functional teams to align programs in go-to-market strategy execution

Responsibilities

Lead the development and messaging of the brand narrative for United States market
Define and manage the brand communication strategy using a variety of media
Create, execute, and manage marketing programs and campaigns
Collaborate in the development of new products
Gather and analyze data on current market trends and competitive activity
Establish and maintain brand P&L, budgets, forecasts and pricing
Collaborate, participate in and coordinate promotional activities or trade shows
Maintain regular job attendance; days of work are Monday—Friday; hours of work 8-hour scheduled days; job may require additional work performed evenings and weekends
Will be required to perform other duties as directed, requested or assigned
Professional, effective communication skills with team members in all global locations and with all outside parties (customers, consumers, guest artists, etc.)
Participation as an active member of the Marketing Department cross-functional teams, supporting team members through responsible communication and follow-through
Completion of work by management-assigned deadlines
Self-direction while prioritizing, organizing and executing work
Ability to work both independently and with others
Commitment to Company values of music, integrity, ingenuity, respect and alignment