Channel Marketing Manager - 1 Year Contract

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.•Mississauga, ON

2d•CA$80,000 - CA$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

As a Marketing Channel Manager, you will be part of a dedicated team based in Mississauga and reporting to the Senior Marketing Manager. As a key member of Channel Team, you will be the responsible for leading the growth of your portfolio. This role will assume responsibilities for pricing strategies, promotional strategies, forecasting, asset management and customer relations. This individual must have well rounded business skill-set to direct growth initiatives in these categories over the next several years and a keen insight to the Canadian market.

Requirements

College or University graduate, preferably with Business or Marketing background
Minimum 3-5 years' experience as a sales and/or marketing professional, demonstrating increasing levels of responsibility
Experience with campaign & promotion development & execution
Strong analytical and problem solving skills
Excellent presentation skills in multiple formats
Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite (key focus in Excel, PowerPoint & Power BI)
Creative thinker with the ability to provide solutions that meet the customer needs
Detail-oriented with the ability to work independently or collaboratively as part of a team
High level of energy and commitment

Nice To Haves

Worked closely supporting sales in a similar role would be an asset
Strong product knowledge would be an asset
Demonstrated project management experience
Strong communication skills - verbal and written

Responsibilities

Develop and implement (3) Year Strategic Plan, line plans, line reviews, channel and account specific business plans to drive sales and profitable growth.
Customize the execution of national promotional strategies (brand, product, customer experience)
Manages relationships with internal and external creative teams, agencies and vendors to develop integrated custom communication materials.
Financial measurement / tracking for Business reviews.
Marketing Management including SAP SKU structuring, forecasting, asset management, service level analysis and Canadian derivative model execution.
Key point of contact with US and Global Marketing Teams.
Co-develop innovative product launch plans with US and Canadian Marketing and Sales Teams.
Co-ordinate promotional product launches (bonus packs/merchandisers).
Educate sales and customers on emerging trends and how solutions are applied to maximize benefit.
Provide product knowledge to Sales Force and in key account presentations.
Communicate marketing activities to other departments on a regular basis to ensure integration and support for programs and initiatives.