Marketing Account Manager

Ingram Micro•Buffalo, NY

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accelerate your career. Join the organization that's driving the world's technology and shape the future. Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage™ set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com Come join our team where you’ll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let’s shape tomorrow - it’ll be a fun journey! This position offers the flexibility to work from either our downtown Buffalo, NY office or our corporate headquarters in Irvine, CA. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with employees working onsite three days per week and remotely two days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent experience
Four year college degree (or additional relevant experience in a related field).
Minimum 5 years work experience including a minimum of 2-4 years in marketing, account management, or sales (preferably in tech or distribution)
Working knowledge of marketing financials (MDF, forecasting, ROI tracking)
Experience with cross-functional planning and vendor relationships
Strong communication, presentation, and analytical skills
Ability to manage complex marketing budgets
Strong project and relationship ownership
Strategic thinking and marketing plan development
Strong financial acumen and understanding of marketing ROI
Proactive communicator and persuasive presenter
Strong business acumen and knowledge of category trends
Problem-solving and decision-making skills
Collaborative, organized, and resourceful

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary marketing lead between vendor partners and category teams, driving strategic business growth, marketing alignment, and revenue generation.
Act as both a trusted advisor and growth-focused business developer, identifying opportunities to expand vendor investment, strengthen partnerships, and deliver measurable business outcomes.
Create and communicate strategic marketing plans that align with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and alliance partner capabilities.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to pitch ideas, present results, and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making.
Manage marketing budget planning, forecasting, and financial performance, ensuring accountability and maximizing return on investment.
Partner closely with Client Services Managers, Vendor Business Managers, Platform Advocates, and cross-functional teams to develop, execute, and optimize integrated marketing programs while ensuring alignment with vendor objectives and contractual commitments.
Through ongoing business reviews, data-driven recommendations, and continuous collaboration, strengthen vendor relationships, influence marketing strategy, and identify opportunities for account growth, enhanced marketing offerings, and expanded platform adoption.
Serve as the strategic marketing lead and primary point of contact for assigned vendor partners.
Develop, present, and execute integrated vendor marketing plans aligned with business objectives, sales strategies, and product roadmaps.
Act as a strategic hunter by proactively identifying, pursuing, and developing new vendor growth opportunities that increase marketing investment and revenue.
Manage a portfolio of assigned vendors, prioritizing strategic growth, relationship development, and revenue generation.
Forecast and manage MDF budgets, marketing investments, and performance metrics while ensuring financial accountability.
Conduct regular business and marketing reviews, presenting campaign performance, strategic recommendations, and future investment opportunities.
Translate vendor business objectives into actionable marketing strategies and measurable results.
Educate vendors on Ingram Micro's marketing capabilities, solutions, and self-service opportunities to maximize engagement and platform adoption.
Partner with Vendor Business Managers, Client Services, Platform Advocates, and vendor onboarding teams to ensure alignment on marketing objectives, contractual commitments, and campaign execution.
Collaborate with category teams, group managers, leadership, Account Managers, Client Services, and other cross-functional stakeholders to drive integrated marketing initiatives.
Provide leadership with financial updates, business insights, and recommendations regarding account growth, investment potential, and account transitions.
Gather vendor feedback to continuously improve marketing offerings, campaign effectiveness, and platform capabilities.