Business Affairs Manager - Vendor Partners and Agreements

Best Buy•Richfield, MN

11d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Business Affairs Manager - Vendor Partners and Agreements is critical in the identification of core needs from internal and external partners as the Marketing team scopes, plans and executes Marketing initiatives, projects, and campaigns from beginning to end. Acting as an entry point and key engine of delivery of Creative, Production, and Media projects, the Business Affairs Manager must flex between critical/strategic thinking, the immediate and future anticipated needs, clear understanding of the intersections between marketing needs and business agreements, and the connections for projects with large-level scope and impact (based on size and complexity of business and volume of campaigns). The Business Affairs Manager will work closely with internal (Procurement, Legal, Risk) and external cross-functional team members in identification of Creative, Production, and Media vendor and agreement needs and diligently manage project expectations against identified deliverables. Strong relationship-building skills are critical to success in this role, along with clear and consistent written and oral communication. A demonstrated aptitude for applying marketing campaign planning fundamentals against legal and business requirements and deciphering organizational dynamics is important. This role is hybrid, which means you will work some days at our corporate office in Richfield, Minnesota, and some days virtually from home or another non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process. What you’ll do Collaborate across internal marketing teams (i.e. Creative, Production, Brand, Media, etc.) Initiate and drive execution of projects end-to-end. Integrate strategic input, proactively anticipate and manage incremental needs and recommend solution, and document/communicate project details. Translate Marketing Briefs / Intake Forms into SOWs, agreements, and roadmaps. Demonstrate an understanding of organizational dynamics to effectively navigate the timelines that meet the needs of all project members. Set and vigilantly manage project expectations with internal and external cross-functional team members against executed contracts and agreements in progress Understand and assess the impact of change, adapt/own work and guide the work of others to support and drive those changes. Think critically, balance multiple asks, articulate trade-offs for competing priorities, and appropriately identify and escalate issues to ensure delivery of world-class creative products. Work collaboratively with Procurement, Legal, and Risk partners to consolidate work streams and drive efficiency and effectiveness on behalf of the organization. Facilitate key meetings, own agenda creation, and translate content into agreements when necessary. Present and communicate ideas, build consensus, and effectively rationalize decisions to a variety of audiences. Lead third party vendor/agency engagement, evaluation, and execution of activities ranging from scope definition to delivery of final assets. Ownership of Agency scope alignment, ensuring work/deliverables are consistent with agreements.

Requirements

8 or more years of progressive Marketing/Finance or related experience
8 or more years of experience working in campaign/project based budgeting or related disciplines
6 or more years of experience in quick-turn, high volume environment
Experience leading projects, directing external partners managing, facilitating training/onboarding

Nice To Haves

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information in a clear and concise manner to variety of audiences; strong executive
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Strong sense of ownership, well organized, and self-motivate
Experience in the marketing/advertising sector
Retail and national brand experience preferred
Strong sense of ownership, well organized and problem-solving skills.
Self-motivated.

Responsibilities

Collaborate across internal marketing teams (i.e. Creative, Production, Brand, Media, etc.)
Initiate and drive execution of projects end-to-end.
Integrate strategic input, proactively anticipate and manage incremental needs and recommend solution, and document/communicate project details.
Translate Marketing Briefs / Intake Forms into SOWs, agreements, and roadmaps.
Demonstrate an understanding of organizational dynamics to effectively navigate the timelines that meet the needs of all project members.
Set and vigilantly manage project expectations with internal and external cross-functional team members against executed contracts and agreements in progress
Understand and assess the impact of change, adapt/own work and guide the work of others to support and drive those changes.
Think critically, balance multiple asks, articulate trade-offs for competing priorities, and appropriately identify and escalate issues to ensure delivery of world-class creative products.
Work collaboratively with Procurement, Legal, and Risk partners to consolidate work streams and drive efficiency and effectiveness on behalf of the organization.
Facilitate key meetings, own agenda creation, and translate content into agreements when necessary.
Present and communicate ideas, build consensus, and effectively rationalize decisions to a variety of audiences.
Lead third party vendor/agency engagement, evaluation, and execution of activities ranging from scope definition to delivery of final assets.
Ownership of Agency scope alignment, ensuring work/deliverables are consistent with agreements.