Marketing Account Manager

Ingram Micro•Irvine, CA

4d•$78,000 - $124,800

About The Position

As a Marketing Account Manager, you serve as the primary marketing lead between vendor partners and category teams. You create and communicate strategic marketing plans that align with business objectives, technology roadmaps, and alliance partner capabilities. Collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, you pitch ideas, present results, and deliver actionable insights that drive informed decision-making. You oversee marketing budget planning and forecasting, ensuring financial accountability and optimal allocation of spend. Partnering closely with Client Services Managers, you integrate campaigns across channels to meet client needs and achieve maximum impact. You identify growth opportunities by engaging with business leaders and alliance partners, leveraging data analysis to inform strategy. With a clear understanding of marketing cash flow and financial drivers, you design sustainable campaigns that deliver positive ROI. You monitor performance, refine execution, and continuously optimize for efficiency and results. As a successful Marketing Account Manager, you are adaptable, resourceful, and driven by measurable outcomes. You align marketing strategies with overarching business goals, exceed KPIs through data-driven decisions, and anticipate trends with strategic foresight. You possess knowledge of industry dynamics, business verticals, and innovative marketing solutions, with a focus on partner planning to optimize inventory and reduce risk. Your creativity, collaborative mindset, and problem-solving skills enable you to tackle challenges with confidence, organization, and impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or related field, or equivalent experience.
2½–4 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Lead strategy and development of integrated vendor marketing plans.
Key point of contact for marketing strategy with assigned vendors.
Forecast and manage MDF budgets and marketing performance metrics.
Align marketing efforts with sales strategies and vendor product roadmaps.
Translate vendor objectives into actionable plans and measurable results.
Educate vendors on Ingram Micro’s marketing capabilities and consult on opportunities.
Coordinate with Client Services to ensure smooth campaign execution.
Deliver campaign proposals, performance recaps, and strategic recommendations, while monitoring and optimizing performance, ROI, and outcomes.
Document campaign outcomes, metrics, and lessons learned.