Chicago Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

At CALDIC we value our team spirit, built on strong relationships and open communication. You will be part of a community where you can always get support from experienced colleagues. At the same time we encourage an entrepreneurial mindset: you have the freedom to act and take initiative to bring your ideas to life. At CALDIC we want to give everybody the opportunity to make a difference.

Everyday hundreds of thousands of people around the world are in touch with a food, pharma, personal care, or industrial product that has been handled with care by CALDIC. At CALDIC we are the linking pin, connecting people, products, and solutions for a better world. But we go beyond connecting to ensure we deliver on our business partners’ requirements for added-value R&D, manufacturing, and packaging solutions, while minimizing the environmental impact. This makes CALDIC the partner of choice in innovative and sustainable solutions in life science and specialty chemicals. Our tagline ‘Because we care’ underlines our commitment to our people, our business partners, and our planet. On a daily basis around 1200 CALDIC employees go the extra mile to deliver value-add solutions. CALDIC s present in 19 countries in Europe, North America, and Asia Pacific.

Position Function:

The Principal Product Manager will focus on day-to-day activities related to Principal Development, as well as supporting the execution of the strategy set for the assigned Principals. Key aspects of this role include product cost administration, new product and new vendor set-up, gathering marketing material and rationalizing product portfolio offerings. This role will help identify activities that need to be simplified and processes that need improvement to reduce transactional costs. Part of this role will also involve handling all aspects of the buying process (including basic sourcing and negotiation) with suppliers and selected Principals, in order to gain the skills needed to successfully manage and develop more strategic Principal relationships in the future.

As a team member at CALDIC, you’ll enjoy:

• Benefits package
• Performance Bonus
• Paid time off
• Employee Appreciation
• Hybrid
• Paid Tuition

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement strategic plans for assigned Principals, aligning the goals of the Business Teams with those of the Principals’ in the portfolio
2. Monitor all aspects of both CALDIC and the Principal’s performance in achieving the strategic plans on a regular basis.
3. Gain market insights to translate relevant trends into objectives, generating an actionable strategic business plan.
4. Accountable for meeting Principals’ targets relating to the overall business strategies.
5. Producing quarterly reports
6. Responsible for day-to-day interactions with the assigned Principals including maintaining good working relationships.
7. Support the Business Teams and Pricing team with periodic contracting processes, RFQ’s, and regular costing needs.
8. Work with the Replenishment Team to ensure product is available based on customer and internal needs.
9. Support all other internal teams at CALDIC when escalation to Principals is needed.
10. Develop and maintain professional relationships and networks with internal customers, suppliers and other procurement organizations.
11. Establish multi-level connections within each of the Principal’s businesses.
12. Participate in continuous improvement activities to optimize the supply of materials in an efficient manner.
13. Create and sustain relationships that support double digit growth and cost optimization enthusiastically.
14. Maintain strict cost controls to help drive 100% customer satisfaction.
15. Provide the necessary resources to implement, support, and enforce the health and safety policies and programs within the company by working in compliance with all applicable laws and regulations, safe work practices and procedures established by CALDIC.
16. Participating in Trade Shows
17. Provide coverage for other members of the Principal Development Team as needed.

Skills & Education Required

1. Must have 3-5 years’ experience in commercial food manufacturing and distribution.
2. Vendor Facing Product Management experience.
3. Experience in Food manufacturing, distribution, Functional & Nutritional Ingredients mandatory!
4. Food Science considered an asset.
5. Must have experience in the following: Starches, hydrochloride , Dairy, plant, GUMS, Volume
6. Commercial mindset, willingness to learn and hands-on/custom centric attitude is necessary.
7. Data Entry
8. Knowledge of Marketing, Procurement or Supply Chain is an asset.
9. Must have advanced computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite, Commercial Reporting Tools, CRM and ERP tools), EXCEL
10. Must have strong communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
11. Must have strong relationship building skills.
12. Must have strong organization skills.

CALDIC is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon: Age, Citizenship, Colour, Family Status, Gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), Gender Identity or Expression, Marriage, and Civil Partnerships, Physical and/ or Mental Disabilities, Political Belief, Race, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

Accommodations are available upon request for any candidate and/ or employee.

To apply, please submit your resume along with a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and why you are interested in this position.

Caldic North America

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Work Location and Arrangement: Work location is flexible if within 100 miles of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center, Dallas Technology Hub or Atlanta, GA CarMax Auto Finance Office if approved by the Company.

8116 – Midtown Office – 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Manager, Retail Strategy & Analytics:

About The Team

The Retail Strategy team is a world-class community of analysts who work in a collaborative environment that leverages a variety of strategic and technical skillsets to help drive CarMax’s $20B retail sales business. CarMax’s retail business is undergoing an exciting eCommerce & omnichannel transformation which is helping us extend our market leadership while positioning us for future growth. The Retail Strategy team is at the center of this transformation and is focused on driving a cohesive end to end omni channel experience as customers shop on our website, with our contact center, and in our stores.

Our team tackles this work while ensuring we are a great representation of CarMax’s 4 core values:

Do the Right Thing: We prioritize maintaining the culture of integrity which has set CarMax apart in the used car industry, and promote a respectful and inclusive environment at work

Put People First: We’re focused on nurturing associate development and on maintaining a healthy work culture, while also making sure our customers are offered a great experience

Win Together: Teamwork is essential to what we do; we regularly learn from each other and draw on each other’s expertise and perspectives

Go for Greatness: We continually improve our abilities and the products that we support, to reinforce CarMax’s position as the industry leader

About The Role

Buying a car is a major, exciting purchase for customers which involves many steps & considerations from researching vehicles online, to understanding financing, to ultimately buying that perfect car – Each year, millions of customers come to CarMax searching for their perfect car. The Retail Strategy team leverages data, analytics, and strategy to help ensure customers receive a great experience today while driving CarMax’s eCommerce & omnichannel transformation.

There are several sub-teams on Retail Strategy who focus on the different parts of the retail shopping journey. As a Manager in Retail Strategy, you will work with business partners in our Product, Technology and Operations departments to help drive the retail business forward on a team focused on one of these areas:

• Web Strategy – Works to analyze, understand, and inform priorities to optimize customers’ upper funnel search & finance experiences on CarMax’s digital properties
• Product Strategy – Works to build & enhance online progression steps that allow customers to complete as much of the car buying process online as desired
• Customer Experience Center (CEC) Strategy – Works to ensure CarMax’s contact center provides exceptional service to customers needing assistance via phone, text or chat while shopping remotely for a vehicle
• Sales Strategy – Works to ensure the in-store shopping experience for all customers is exceptional, regardless of they completed steps of the buying process online
• Business Operations Strategy – Works to enable a fast & easy process for customers in store when they are ready to transact

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Be a thought leader who helps set the strategic direction for business partners in Product, Technology and Operations
• Partner across the business to ensure the strategy of all teams you support ladders to CarMax’s overall retail vision
• Develop & enhance analytical tools, such as data sets, models, reports, and dashboards, utilizing them to monitor performance and drive ongoing performance
• Generate value-creating ideas and work with business partners to prioritize and activate against these ideas
• Design & analyze tests to evaluate the effectiveness of changes to our products and operations

Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to consistently deliver at a high level on the responsibilities listed above. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required:

• A track record of excellent problem solving, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative analysis
• Experience conducting large scale data analysis to support conclusions, and a willingness to gain proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, or Tableau
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to solve complex problems, produce results, and make recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to people with varying backgrounds and levels of technical familiarity
• Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with a team of passionate analysts and business partners who are regularly shaping strategy at a big-picture and a detailed level
• Four or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role
• Four-year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant’s request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

CarMax

StoicLane, Product Manager 

Firm Overview:

StoicLane is a long-term growth platform making controlling and strategic minority investments in the Finance, Insurance & Real Estate (“FIRE”) verticals. The firm works closely with its portfolio companies by harnessing the power of data and technology to bring better service and quality to consumers. StoicLane Principals have contributed to creating over $4B of equity value for investors since 2004 in various entrepreneurial ventures and private investments. StoicLane is raising more than $1 billion of permanent capital to invest and completed its first transaction in March 2021. A successful candidate will have an opportunity to join a small, entrepreneurial team and help shape and grow the vision of the firm.

The position is hybrid (usually 3 days in office, 2 remote) and based in Chicago, IL. Earliest Start Date: Aug 2023

Role Description & Responsibilities:

As a Product Manager, you will have the unique opportunity to build on the strategic direction of StoicLane, and deliver tangible impact and value creation for the enterprise. The role works closely with engineering, design, and senior leadership teams to create and support products that drive efficiencies and organic customer growth. Within these domains, you will be responsible for the following activities:

• Partner with management and technology teams across the firm to design, architect, and build products (or, where needed, perform vendor due diligence and implement technology) that align with overall platform objectives
• Partner with sales and customers to develop deep industry expertise, identify unique product differentiation opportunities through research/interviews, and prioritize technology roadmaps
• Support sales function(s) by contributing to customer deliverables, conducting product demos, and integrating customer feedback into product roadmaps
• Partner with business leaders and staff to transform how StoicLane leverages data and technology, replacing spreadsheets and manual processes with platforms and automation
• Lead post-merger technical integration efforts of acquired companies, including development of technical and data integration work plans and project management for integration efforts
• Close coordination with the senior leadership team on a day-to-day basis
• Presentations to senior leadership including internal and external stakeholders

The Product Manager reports to the Director of Product, Platform. You will also have regular exposure to senior StoicLane management and operating company executive management.

Qualifications: 

• Minimum 5 years+ product management experience or adjacent technical experience in software engineering, data science, and/or technology consulting
• Strong knowledge of system and database architecture and the ability to prioritize roadmaps around technical limitations and the timing of customer needs
• Strong eye for design and ability to debate the nuances of customer UX tradeoffs
• Experience building key outputs including Process Diagrams, Process Narratives, Organizational Change Management Communications, Business Requirements, and User Stories
• Ability to work independently on a variety of projects, receive instructions from several people, and meet project deadlines
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills including Excel and Powerpoint

Leadership Competencies:

• Entrepreneurial style who can delegate tasks and hold others accountable for delivery in a high growth environment
• Passion for driving performance against goals while creating a positive, fun, and productive environment.
• Ability to diagnose and address opportunities to improve and drive positive change through the organization while effectively handling conflict
• Strong organization, analytical, and motivating skills
• Demonstrated capability in cross-functional leadership and experience working in a matrix environment
• Intellectually curious about the world

No 3rd party recruiters please.

StoicLane

Location: Looking for someone in the Chicago area to work remotely. Some months this role will require you to come to Kalamazoo, Michigan for 2-5 days consecutively. Not required to live in Kalamazoo.

About Sosani

Sosani Studios is a creative ad agency specializing in influencer activations targeted towards brands with gen z and Millennial audiences. We focus on bringing multicultural activations focused on highlighting all communities. Our primary platforms of execution are TikTok, Instagram, Youtube, Facebook, and emerging platforms.

We work on national campaigns with brands from Cash App, Warner Brothers, Paramount+, Amazon, Proctor & Gamble, Julie, invisaWear by ADT Security, Benefit Cosmetics, Kosas Beauty, NBC Universal, Universal Music Group, Sony Electronics, and many more.

Job Overview

The Associate Influencer Campaign Manager will work as an account manager for end-to-end campaigns with clients; strategizing and executing campaigns. The role will multiple brands including the following: talent casting, creative campaign development, campaign management, and reporting.

Timeline

• Time: September – March 2024
• Up to 35 hours per week (ability to request more time)
• Monday – Friday
• Sometimes Weekends

Creative Campaign Development

• Develop creative concepts that fit the brand’s KPI and marketing goals
• Use cultural research and trends to develop campaign concepts
• Develop briefs and guidelines for influencer campaigns
• Ability to identity emerging cultural trends and diversity marketing
• Understand and be empathetic towards other cultures and sub-cultures

Campaign Management – Talent Sourcing & Negotiations

• Leverage sourcing tools and your own methods for curating influencers
• Negotiate influencer deals and ability to have emphasized influencers when deal-making
• Pass information to the legal team for them to develop agreements
• Manage campaign communications and updates to the brand

Reporting & Analytics

• Provide clients with mid-campaign reports & updates
• Analyze campaign data to determine campaign learnings and opportunities for new campaigns

Key Industry Knowledge

• Understanding trends/goals of Tiktok, Snapchat, Instagram, and YouTube
• Influencer marketing industry
• Knowledge of the US Hispanic culture

Ideal Candidate

• 2+ Years of influencer marketing
• 2+ Years of data analysis and reporting
• Passion for advertising/marketing and how influencer marketing impacts the industry
• Key eye for detail and ability to understand core client needs
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Ability to work remotely and autonomously

Company Core Values

• Passion Fuels Creativity
• Relationships Come First
• Accountability with Resilience
• Diversity in Representation
• Technology Strengthens Communities

Visit our website: www.sosanistudios.com

SOSANI Studios

US Job Description

Firm Information

Reed Smith is a global relationship law firm with more than 1,700 lawyers in 30 offices throughout the United States, Europe, Asia and the Middle East.

Founded in 1877, the firm represents leading international businesses, from Fortune 100 corporations to mid-market and emerging enterprises. Its lawyers provide litigation and other dispute resolution services in multi-jurisdictional and other high-stakes matters; deliver regulatory counsel; and execute the full range of strategic domestic and cross-border transactions. Reed Smith is a preeminent advisor to industries including financial services, life sciences, health care, advertising, entertainment and media, shipping and transport, energy and natural resources, real estate, manufacturing, technology, and education. For more information, visit reedsmith.com.

Position Summary

This position is responsible for the direction, coordination and overall management of associate lateral and law student recruiting primarily for the Chicago office, including but not limited to: recruitment and integration of lateral lawyers, management of the campus recruitment process, summer associate program, and new associate program. Also responsible for attorneyintegration, mentor program, and various related talent management duties.

Essential Functions

General Recruiting Functions

Works in partnership with Director of Recruiting, Department Heads, Practice Leaders, and Office Managing Partners to identify and attract lateral candidates.
Reports competitive market intelligence on hiring statistics, opportunities and risk assessments.
Collaborates with sponsoring partners and local administrative teams to guide lateral candidates through the recruiting and integration processes, ensuring the experience is representative of the Firm’s standards of excellence.
Teams with attorneys and Business Development to ensure the seamless transition of each attorney integration and business development efforts.
Develops and analyzes reports and projections regarding market trends in diversity, legal recruiting, and retention.
Prescreens all attorney and law student applications for employment and ensures that appropriate correspondence is produced and that appropriate records are maintained.
Interviews candidates and discusses the Firm’s recruitment procedures and policies.
Manages formal due diligence and offer process for lateral hires.
Serves as the contact with all outside organizations involved in the legal recruiting process including but not limited to: legal search firms, the National Association for Law Placement, other law firms and other professional organizations.
Develops, prepares and analyzes reports, projections and statistics regarding market hiring, general management and other attorney-related personnel issues for use by Firm management.
Active member of Recruiting and Summer Associate Committees.
Prepares and manages legal recruiting annual budget.

Summer Associate Program

Designs, attends, and implements all components of summer program, including but not limited to: on-campus and call-back interview process, pre-employment communications, orientation, training, work assignments, educational and social events and evaluation process.
Manages Summer Associate mentoring program.
Maintains summer associate files, work assignments, evaluation forms/processes; follows up with assigning attorney regarding feedback to summer associates.
Counsels and advises Summer Associates throughout the summer on firm policies, procedures and other firm matters.
Prepares and monitors Summer Associate program annual budget.
Plans and coordinates fall and off-season law school recruiting efforts such as receptions and targeted correspondence.

New Associate Program

Manages pre-employment correspondence to entry-level associates, new hire start dates, moving and bar-related expenses/reimbursement and stipend.
Disseminates information regarding new hires to appropriate firm personnel.
Develops orientation program and oversees integration of new attorneys.
Communicates with new associates about bar application process, firm policies, and manages reimbursement process for bar application fees.
Coordinates first year mentoring program.
Prepares and manages first year associate program annual budget.

Other Responsibilites

Works in conjunction with Firmwide Recruiting team to update NALP form and related Firm materials by collaborating with Marketing Department on recruiting-related promotional materials including recruiting portion of Firm’s Web Site, Firmwide Recruiting Brochure, ads and other recruiting pieces, as needed.
Works with Legal Recruiting Team in the various Reed Smith markets to coordinate recruiting efforts, Summer/New Associate programs. Meets regularly with other recruiting managers to make recommendations for strategic development of recruiting efforts and summer programs.
Participates in various HR, Recruiting and Summer Committee meetings and Firmwide attorney meetings, as scheduled.
Understands and is familiar with Firm systems, policies, politics and procedures, client services and future goals in order to troubleshoot questions, problems or concerns.
The Manager should maintain memberships in the National Association for Law Placement and other professional organizations as appropriate.
Initiate process improvement ideas and participate in projects aimed towards streamlining and enhancing our internal procedures.
Performs other projects and tasks as assigned.

Job functions included are not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. Reed Smith reserves the right to revise or modify job functions at any time.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree is strongly preferred.

Experience: A minimum of four years of management-level recruiting experience in a law firm and prior supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Should have a demonstrated understanding of current law firm industry, market trends and philosophies.

Skills: Strong leadership, management and organizational skills. Requires excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, good judgment, a professional demeanor and the ability to provide an excellent first impression of the Firm. Must work well with all levels of Firm personnel and establish effective working relationships throughout the Firm. Must be highly motivated, creative, flexible and results-oriented and have the ability to prioritize appropriately.

Other

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises, along with the Senior HR Manager, the HR Coordinator and any recruiting administrative support staff.

Equipment To Be Used: Personal computer and other office equipment such as telephone, calculator, fax, machine, copier, scanner, etc.

Typical Physical Demands: Physical demands commensurate with job duties.

Typical Mental Demands: Able to work effectively in a fast paced environment. Make judgment decisions and adapt to changing work situations. Grasp and apply new ideas. Communicate with various personalities at all levels.

Working Conditions: Works in a typical office setting. Occasionally called upon to work hours in excess of your normal daily schedule.

Reed Smith offers a challenging work environment, business casual dress code and a total compensation package that includes a competitive salary, flexible benefits program, tuition assistance, and generous 401 (k) plan.

Reed Smith is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Reed Smith’s success depends heavily on the effective utilization of qualified people, regardless of their race, ancestry, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, disability, veteran’s status, or any characteristic protected by law. As a firm, we adhere to and promote equal employment opportunity for all.

Reed Smith provides reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities, including in the application and interview process.

Qualified candidates only. No search firms.
Reed Smith LLP

Duration: 3+ months with possible extension

Pay is 40-45/hr

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director, Marketing Channels, the Digital Project Manager will lead the project management of key marketing campaigns, ensuring efficiency and timeliness, and help oversee and optimize the marketing department processes, ensuring operational excellence. This person will play a critical role in providing clarity and momentum to drive key marketing initiatives to fruition in a timely and cohesive manner.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to drive multiple concurrent projects and to meet our strategic and tactical marketing objectives via web-based project management software.
• Responsible for driving cross-functional planning and collaboration on key marketing campaigns, ensuring connectivity across all channels (sem, seo, social, site, etc.) and with multiple partners (merchandising, external agencies, etc.).
• Create and execute project plans and revise as appropriate to meet continuously changing needs and requirements.
• Oversee all aspects of projects: scope, risk, schedule, budget, quality, and communication to stakeholders’ fullest satisfaction.
• Lead internal and external status meetings effectively; capture, store and distribute meeting notes.
• Evaluate new work requests, identify resources needed, assign individual responsibilities, and schedule action items.
• Provide regular updates and progress reports to marketing leadership.
• Act as a point of escalation internally and with partners for all issues, reports, and change orders to marketing projects.
• Review all work before delivering to stakeholders; coordinate internal reviews and implement related QA efforts.
• Keep track of lessons learned and share with internal team members.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop strategic/creative thinking for projects.
• Suggest areas for improvement to internal and external processes along with possible solutions. Provide administrative support with the development of decks, meetings, and presentations as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience leading digital marketing projects within an interactive advertising or digital marketing agency environment, or as a PM for a marketing department at a large online retailer.
• Preferred Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience in marketing, advertising, communications, or similar.
• A good understanding of, or experience with, Search Engine Optimization, PPC, web
• channels, display, social media, direct mail, and email marketing is required.
• Skilled at managing digital marketing projects from inception to completion, on time, on budget and to high standards while working in a dynamic, fast-paced, environment.
• Proficient in all aspects of project management process groups (initiating, planning, executing, monitoring / controlling, closing).
• Ability to effectively prioritize, execute tasks, and handle a range of projects simultaneously. Possess understanding of basic revenue models, P/L, and cost-to-completion projections and ability to make informed decisions accordingly.
• Proficient in Adobe Analytics and/or G4.
• Basic HTML knowledge is beneficial.
• PMP, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or CSP certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with Jira is preferred.
• This role is hybrid, onsite 3 days a week in Lincolnshire

Aquent Talent

Fast-paced Financial Planning firm in the Oakbrook, IL area is seeking a Marketing/Business Development Manager. Experience in event planning and Adobe Creative Cloud is required.

We’re looking for a go-getter who will create, implement and perfect the overall marketing strategy, while aligning the necessary procedures that enable the strategy to be successful.

Responsibilities: (short list)

• Ensure the advisors’ calendars meet or exceed the minimum amount of appointments on a day-

to-day basis

• Set appointments and fill revenue days with appointments

• Manage communication campaigns to clients & prospects

• Promote and help execute events to create company image and brand awareness

• Coordinate with various vendors to create, update, and keep company branding current

• Discuss and review upcoming marketing strategies and success

• Create monthly accountability report illustrating number of strategies implemented, contacts

made, appointments set, and appointment kept

▪ Oversee writing brand stories, positioning statements and brand messaging statements

▪ Participate in business development presentations and meetings as appropriate

▪ Help develop campaigns to promote products and firm initiatives through various platforms such

as email, webinars, TV and radio commercials, and forms of social media

• Manage and follow-through on new marketing ideas

SALARY + BONUSES

Global Recruiters Mid-Cities

Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Drive sales, marketing, awareness and education of our clients EMERGING brands, with a focus on top N Cal markets and on premise accounts/off premise accounts. This includes but is not limited to leading trainings, meeting with account staff, hosting and being present at events/tastings, while monitoring against objectives and supporting efforts where necessary
• Work directly with brand’s activation team to create or improve programs designed to deliver against brand’s goals
• Maintain in-depth knowledge of our clients brands production with an understanding of how client’s brand and production techniques differentiate themselves from competitors
• Travel to key market launches and media events where needed
• Maintain up-to-date calendars and deliver event recaps in a timely manner
• Manage goal tracking and submit expense reports in a timely manner
• Report market and competitive trends, while presenting new market opportunities
• Facilitate execution of POD programs in marketplace
• Support social media marketing efforts

Job Types: Part-time, Full time and Contract

Qualifications

Experience in the hospitality industry is a MUST

Example: Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Spirited Insiders

Senior Manager, Product Marketing, Retail Media

Are you passionate about creating compelling stories and eager to drive innovation in retail media?

Take your career to the next level with Skai.

We’re proud of our industry-leading digital marketing software but we’re even prouder of the people behind it. That’s where you come in!

Our work environment is very fast-paced and entrepreneurial, and we always do whatever it takes to delight our customers.

About the Job:

The Senior Manager of Product Marketing will be the driving force behind our product marketing initiatives shaping how our Retail Media solution is perceived in the market. The responsibilities of this role encompass the creation of the value messaging, positioning of our platform, strategy of our product and development of supporting materials that focuses on the enablement of our field teams. This role requires content proficiency to define compelling narratives, a good eye for design to ensure effective marketing collaterals, and project management competence to deliver go-to-markets.

Given the rapid expansion of the ecommerce sector, the Senior Manager of Product Marketing has the opportunity to establish a strong and strategic market presence, provided they’re ready to embrace the fast-paced startup environment. Therefore, this position requires prior experience in and a deep understanding of the Retail Media industry, digital marketing, advertising technology and its stakeholders, including brands, agencies and publishers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, Instacart and more. Moreover, this role demands a strong willingness to collaborate cross-functionally across our global organization, to capture both internal needs and the preferences of our potential and existing customers, which serves to ensure the delivery of strategic, effective and high-quality product marketing outputs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

● Own the relationship with the Retail Media product team in supporting product releases and product adoptions

● Manage relationships up, out and down across various functions to proactively attain priority goals and establish value on behalf of Product Marketing

● Develop and manage processes to enable efficiency and effectiveness of the Skai Product Marketing team

● Create and execute go-to-market plans and strategies that help to translate technical details into benefits for our prospects, practitioners and internal stakeholders (including Product, Sales, and Customer Service teams)

● Define strong go-to-market messaging with a focus on persona development, audience refinement, topline messaging and value propositions

● Collaborate closely with internal stakeholders to establish product-market fit, and educate them on strategic messaging and tactical usage of the product marketing deliverables

● Identify key market trends and perform competitive analyses to better position Skai’s solutions in our industry

● Collaborate and support strategy development around Skai organizational positioning and holistic Skai Platform value propositions

● Develop collateral as required per project, including pitch decks, one sheets, and case studies among many other tactical needs

● Evangelize our platform and products by becoming a thought leader to build the brand through blog posts, speaking engagements and other venues

Skai Requirements:

● Excited to collaborate and work with various functional teams in many markets and time zones

● Passion and dedication to make an impact

● Ability to draw insights from marketing data and communicate results

● Desire to be the best and build one of the greatest companies in our space

● Ability to lead and mentor your team and support cross-functional teams as a thought leader and representative of product marketing

● Take innovative and entrepreneurial approach to your role

● Excellent interpersonal communication and writing skills

● Proven track-record of problem-solving in challenging and innovative environments

Position Requirements:

● 3+ years of experience in product marketing with enterprise software or digital ad technology; or a similar role within these organizations.

● 5+ years of experience within the Retail Media support roles and a deep understanding of and its stakeholders, including brands, agencies and publishers such as Amazon, Walmart, Target, Instacart and more

● Ability to work steadily and discern prioritization in a fast-paced environment

● Strong strategic thinking and ability to translate into implications and action

● Attention to detail and self-driven; knows what to do, and gets it done

● Working knowledge of the online advertising landscape – retail media, search, social and display media channels.

● Demonstrated ability to understand and synthesize complex concepts into simple, powerful and engaging positioning and messaging for the right persona

● Outstanding communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken

● Previous experience working in startup companies preferred

● Excellent interpersonal skills

● Native-level English required

● Must be open to travel up to 25% of the time

● Bachelor’s degree required; MBA – a plus

● Asana knowledge is a plus

The salary range for this position is $110,000 – $120,000. The actual salary amount will vary depending on the applicants experience, skills and abilities as well as internal equity and market data. This position is eligible for additional bonus compensation, full details will be provided during the recruitment process.

More about Us:

• The company offers best-of-breed advertising technology on the most impactful, highest-ROI media channels as well as a suite of data-driven insights, planning and measurement solutions to complement and maximize return from our solutions.
• Established in 2006, we are a thriving organization, with a unique, vibrant startup culture with an incredible track record of success and an amazing future in sight!
• We are hybrid for the long term – with a great home/ office work mix, passionate and diverse team members, and a vibrant company culture.

Join us! we’ve been looking for you!

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Skai, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We strongly encourage and seek applications from women, people of color, and bilingual and bicultural individuals, as well as members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender communities. Applicants shall not be discriminated against because of race, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, or medical condition including acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) and AIDS-related conditions. Also pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we encourage and will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Applicants with Disabilities:

Reasonable accommodation will be made so that qualified disabled applicants may participate in the application process. Please advise in writing of special needs at the time of application.

Skai, Inc is an E-Verify employer.

Skai

The ideal candidate will have an 8+ year background in digital media that includes strategy development, planning, buying, technical implementation, and campaign stewardship with direct media partnerships and with programmatic buying. They bring creativity and innovation to their work. They have experience in National and Local, buying across channels that include Display, Audio, Video, Mobile, Native, and Social. They have deep experience in creating large, custom, integrated programs with publishers and a solid reputation in the industry. They are very knowledgeable on all Google products.

The Director, Performance Marketing (social) is a proven leader, capable of creating and articulating a vision and rallying internal and external partners around it. They have a perspective on where the industry is going, informed by years of experience within it. They lead by example and always do the right thing when interacting with employees, clients, and media partners.

The Director’s responsibilities fall under three core areas:

Client Development

• Serves as the “digital quarterback” across digital efforts within Empower and across multiple client internal teams and external agency partners
• Have the ability to speak to all aspects of Digital from Digital Partnerships, Programmatic, Search, and Social with support of other subject matter experts.

Team Development

• Coaches, mentors, builds a team of Digital Media subject matter experts (SMEs) through on-going training
• As a leader this role will be an important partner in the in the hiring process performance management as it relates to employee evaluations/reviews
• Works with Practice Leader to determine staffing assignments, growth opportunities etc.

Business Development

• Regularly consults with internal client teams to improve their knowledge and confidence in the Digital Media space
• Actively participates in Empower’s platforms, including creating case studies and authoring POVs and thought leadership pieces for the website
• Is active in new business efforts for the agency, both in supporting and lead presentation roles related to new business outreach, response to RFPs, and presentations

Requirements

• Equal willingness to learn and to teach
• Innate curiosity and passion for technology with a strong relationships with media partners
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business etc.
• 8+ years digital media strategy/planning/buying experience
• Current or past familiarity with planning tools (Nielsen, comScore), ad servers (DCM, FlashTalking, etc.), media accounting systems (MediaOcean, Prisma, Adazzle)
• Should have experience in creating, passing, and overseeing successful implementation of tracking pixels

Empower Media