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Creative Director, LALO Tequila

At LALO, we are passionate about bringing Modern Mexico to consumers in the United States through a laser sharp focus on tequila blanco. What begin as a small, private batch for friends and family in Guadalajara has turned into a tequila high in demand for it’s clean taste and purity. We are one of the cleanest tequilas on the market with only 3 ingredients and certified additive free.

Come join us as we scale one of the fastest growing tequila brands in the United States. This is an AMAZING opportunity to build and lead the creative team at LALO. We are headquartered in Austin, Texas and proudly manufactured in Jalisco, Mexico.

What you’ll do:

• Collaborate closely with marketing leads and founders to translate marketing goals into creative execution
• Lead and review the work of the creative teams for all web, print, and digital marketing collateral
• Spearhead and manage content strategy for both small and large projects, harnessing brand design, copy, art, and digital technology
• Develop internal marketing campaigns that translate objectives across business units into clear and motivating creative strategies
• Support relevant cross functional partners (Sales) to ensure best in class marketing execution
• Manage relevant annual budget build and deployment
• Prioritize work and resources across engagements, based on short- and long-term needs, and develop schedules by collaborating with designers, copywriters, and production artists
• Review and approve art and copy developed by the team, ensuring that deliverables address marketing goals and challenges effectively
• Produce fresh, innovative work that translates complex ideas into compelling print materials and digital experiences for sophisticated audiences
• Oversee the presentation of final concepts to leadership team

Experience we’re looking for:

• 10+ years of experience in a creative leadership role, preferably some experience in an advertising agency environment
• A Bachelor’s degree, preferably in a related field
• Copywriting, design, and production experience
• Luxury CPG or Retail marketing experience
• Alc/Bev experience a plus

What you bring to the table:

•  Excellent attention to detail, and proven project management skills
• A significant level of independent thought and an ability to embrace ambiguity and challenge existing norms
• Self starter and a desire to build process in an unstructured environment

Full-Time Benefits & Perks:

• Flexible PTO/WFH policy
• Full benefits package
• Competitive salary
• Free tequila!

LALO Tequila

**THIS IS NOT A JOB AT FORCEBRANDS**

Title: Market Manager

Industry: Spirits/Tequila

Location: Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

About The Position:

• The Market Manager for South Florida will be responsible for growing and maintaining business and brand awareness in Miami/Ft. Lauderdale markets through key on and off premise channels. This position requires developing new markets, as well as maintaining currently active markets within the region.

Role & Responsibilities:

• Co-develop and execute depletion goals, profitability goals, and pricing.
• Monitor and manage distributor performance versus budget
• Work with distributor management in order to maintain proper inventory levels
• Develop and implement distributor programs to drive key account success based on brand initiatives
• Conduct sales meetings and product presentations for distributor sales staff
• Motivate and manage distributor sales force and executives through leadership; inspire confidence and gain respect as an effective company spokesperson
• Interface directly with key on-premise and off-premise accounts
• Oversee and direct brand development by identifying new account opportunities
• Manage direct report(s) as organization develops
• Monitor and evaluate program execution while controlling effective use of merchandising material
• Use distributor account sales data to achieve improved brand position
• Work with the brand and internal business team to further enhance local brand opportunities
• Work hand-in-hand with strategic accounts team to develop brand strategies for all accounts
• Control travel and entertainment expenses
• Manage sales promotion budgets in accordance with company policy and brand/company objectives
• Analyze quarterly order cycles and depletion reports to generate adequate and timely orders based on brand budget and/or trends

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Must currently live and work in the United States
• Wholesaler management experience is preferred, and Spirits Ready to Drink sales experience is preferred for this position
• An in-depth knowledge of wholesalers and coverage territories of south Florida
• Advanced pricing competency and ability to develop and manage a key account pricing model
• Experience selling to all channels of trade a plus
• Proven ability sales management, including creative and fact-based selling, strategic planning, and team leadership
• Objective-oriented, focused and aggressive individual who needs little direction or supervision
• A good strategist who is also a very “hands-on”, “roll up their sleeves” executor.
• Comfortable with: frequent travel, working remotely and from home office, working independently
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills to direct the distributor sales forces and develop key retail customer relationships
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Monitoring of Nielsen Reports, VIP/iDig platforms, along with other data reporting software to understand performance drivers and to drive action against opportunities
• Computer literate and highly-efficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point
• Must be able to drive and lift/carry wine products (up to 40 lbs)

ForceBrands

Job Title – Curation Campaign Manager/Program Manager

Location – Daly City, CA

Duration – 6 months

Hourly Pay Range: $50-$55 on w2.

Job Description: We are looking for a Curation Campaign Manager to ideate, curate, and program games, apps, and entertainment content for VR merchandising surfaces. The role entails tracking, reviewing, selecting, and scheduling immersive content with the explicit goal of driving customer conversion. This role requires strong organizational skills and an ability to work with minimal oversight. Writing and/or editing experience is a huge plus.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform curation, scheduling, and content tagging functions for VR games, apps, and entertainment.

• Support ideation of new editorial programs and inventory in accordance with ever-shifting priorities and goals.

• Use a combination of curatorial insight, as well as data and analytics, to inform content curation, strategy, and program ideation.

• Support real-time programming changes to refresh and/or adjust content quickly to ensure priority content discovery.

• Work with minimal oversight, meticulously document curatorial inventory, and oversee delivery of content to strict deadlines.

• Act as the team’s key point of contact with cross-functional teams such as Creative, Engineering, Developer Relations, and more.

Minimum qualifications

• 3+ years of professional curatorial and/or editorial experience at an established website, magazine, or marketplace.

• Must be a proactive self-starter who can independently prioritize projects and thrive in a very fast-paced environment. Proactive communication, a strong work ethic, and strict attention to detail will be keys to success in this role.

• Experience working with proprietary content and asset management systems, and troubleshooting related tools.

• Experience documenting and communicating processes, workflows, and schedules to XFN teams.

• Experience driving processes independently and pushing projects to completion under strict deadlines.

Preferred experience

• A deep, demonstrated understanding and appreciation of gaming culture, entertainment trends, and the immersive entertainment industry as a whole.

• Bachelor’s degree. Arts or English concentration is a plus, but other degrees/educational backgrounds will be considered in tandem with relevant experience.

• Extensive experience with emerging technology, app store marketplaces, and other gaming platforms.

• Experience with proprietary tooling, CMS, CRM, Photoshop, and email marketing strategies and related systems.

“U.S. Tech Solutions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. Our employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran or military status, or any other legally protected status”

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Life is short. Work someplace awesome. Apply today to join our Leadership Team!

Wagamama: Wagamama operates popular, award-winning restaurants and offers fresh, Asian-inspired cuisine in a friendly, social, and vibrant setting. Wagamama USA has restaurants in New York and Boston and an aggressive and exciting growth plan to open launch dozens of Wagamama locations across the USA over the next few years.

Punch Bowl Social: Punch Bowl Social is widely regarded as the leader in the “eatertainment” category – the brand’s DNA combines a curated mix of “scratch” food, innovative craft beverages and social gaming delivered in gorgeous, design-forward large format spaces.

As our Director of Digital Marketing, you are a protector of the realm. This role will be responsible for the entire digital footprint of both the Wagamama USA and Punch Bowl Social brands. Position will be based at the company’s Denver Office. Some travel may be required to other locations, including outside of the Denver area.

What’s in it for you:

• Benefit Package
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account option – including company HSA contribution
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company provided Short Term Disability Insurance
• Company provided Long Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Voluntary benefits – LifeLock Protection, Pet Insurance, Accident and Critical Illness offerings
• Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
• Referral Bonus Program
• Discounts on Food, Beverage and Activities
• Compensation $100k to $120k

Your training will teach you everything you need to know to succeed on the job. But there are a few skills you should have from the get-go:

• Positive attitude and passion for making people smile, and truly enjoy their experience
• Value for high quality food and beverage, and appreciation for the technique associated with production
• Sense of adventure and engaging energy
• Ability to communicate effectively with team members, both BOH and FOH, Management, and Community
• Passionate, engaged, energetic, entrepreneurial spirit with high critical thinking skills

What you’ll be doing:

E-commerce

• Own the content management strategy across all digital platforms, visually positioning key marketing stories across to optimize both audience engagement and seasonal relevance.

• Strategically review and optimize the UX of the website

• Manage take-out and delivery presence across all third-party platforms to maximize revenue, exposure and brand consistency

Performance Marketing

• Coordinate the programming of all creative content required to support multi-channel marketing campaigns

• Develop media plans to support overarching company objectives

• Manage performance marketing channels including but not limited to; paid social, paid search, and SEO

• Own CRM ensuring you are delivering best in class customer experience with KPIs

Management

• Manage digital lines on the marketing budget

• Manage all relevant third-party relations to above list of responsibilities

• Own the digital reporting suite reporting back to key stake holders on a regular basis

• Continuously look for new ways to reach new customers and motivate return visits

Qualifications

• 5 years or more experience in digital or performance or growth marketing

• A bachelor’s degree or higher, ideally in marketing or business

• An analytical individual with strong project management skills

Follow us @punchbowlsocial or check us out at punchbowlsocial.com and wagamama.us

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, marital or veteran status, physical or mental disability, arrest record, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

Punch Bowl Social

Part-Time Trade Marketing Coordinator

Are you a proactive and driven professional with experience in trade marketing in the healthcare industry? We’re seeking a dynamic Trade Marketing Coordinator to join our team at HTL-Strefa. As a Trade Marketing Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in project managing and executing marketing initiatives that drive our brand’s success within the retail landscape. This is a part-time position that offers the flexibility to work in a hybrid capacity commuting to our Holmdel office, in NJ.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Project manage and execute marketing initiatives requested by the accounts/sales team, such as collateral creation, marketing campaigns, and packaging-related information

· Coordinate and collaborate with the global team, supply chain, regulatory, sales, and operations teams to implement packaging changes effectively.

· Support marketing and sales team for all needs of HTL-Strefa retail partners.

· Liaise with the sales team to execute day-to-day marketing activities related to accounts/retail partners.

· Update products/packaging and create/update meeting decks.

· Project manage briefs and timelines for content and copy requests and delivery for retailer merchandising and/or updates for launches, seasonal updates, campaigns, and packaging changes.

· Collaborate with the sales team to maintain promotional calendars, launch dates, and deadline trackers.

· Work with account partners to proactively brainstorm and develop programs that promote sell-through of new launches and continuous partnership across internal and external cross-functional teams.

· Take ownership of the building and nurturing relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project success.

· Develop and perform competitive research and administrative tasks as needed.

· Maintain a deep understanding of the healthcare trade/retail landscape to ensure that marketing strategies align with industry trends and demands.

· Act as a bridge of communication between various departments to ensure seamless execution of marketing projects.

· Be a proactive problem solver who can identify challenges and find innovative solutions independently.

· Handle ad hoc project management as defined by the Marketing Director.

Qualifications:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience in a trade marketing role, preferably within the healthcare industry (Rx, OTC, Medical Devices)
• Must be a strong communicator and collaborator who can work effectively with key internal and external cross-functional partners.
• Strong demonstrated project management skills.
• Strong PowerPoint skills.
• Ability to deliver briefs/instructions to create creative content (text, image, and video) and give feedback.
• Must be self-directed and reliable in planning and completing tasks.
• Detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to manage projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with online marketing strategies and marketing channels.
• Design capabilities would be a valuable asset.

About the company

We’re a team of passionate, creative individuals who love what they do and are excited to grow with the opportunity. HTL-STREFA, a company of MTD Group (Medical Technology and Devices), is a world leader in designing, developing, and producing diabetes products for drug delivery and capillary blood sampling, with core expertise in safety sharps. It is widely recognized as the inventor of the “safety lancet” product category. The state-of-the-art production facilities are in Europe and the distribution offices are in Europe and the USA. Under the brands Droplet and DropSafe, HTL-Strefa Inc. currently supplies pen needles and insulin syringes, safety lancets, safety pen needles, and immunization products. Droplet is widely recognized as the fastest-growing pen needle brand and the #2 largest pen needle supplier in North America. Our goal is to Simplify Healthcare, through our expertise in painless solutions, innovation, and care for the future.

Our work environment includes:

• Modern office setting
• Food provided
• Work-from-home days
• Flexible working hours
• Lively atmosphere
• International Workforce

HTL-STREFA, Inc.

About the Team (Hearst E-Commerce)

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company. Its major interests include: a large consumer media portfolio, including 300 magazines, 24 daily and 42 weekly newspapers, 33 broadcast TV stations, content production services, and ownership interests in ESPN and A&E; the global financial services company Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a provider of decision support data and software supporting healthcare; and Hearst Transportation, an industry leader in fleet and repair data.

Hearst E-commerce is a newly formed organization focused on developing and supporting E-Commerce across Hearst’s consumer media portfolio. Our goal is to make it easier to buy all the goods and services our thousands of journalists research every day. We work across a range of focus areas, including building and operating marketplaces, creating performance advertising tools, to helping develop editorial tools to simplify content creation workflows. This breadth helps give our team unique perspectives into the needs of Hearst’s reader and viewership across the globe.

As a member of the larger Hearst community, our team is focused on developing a supportive, inclusive culture, and giving back to our communities. Hearst employees have access to extensive training and development opportunities, ranging from robust internship, mentorship, and sponsorship programs to unique opportunities to partner with emerging women-led startups in media, technology and data funded through HearstLab, one of our venture investment groups. Our community support includes the Hearst Foundation, which has overseen more than $1.3 billion in grants to build healthy, productive, and inspiriting opportunities, to our corporate donation matching.

Your Impact

The Hearst E-Commerce team is looking for an experienced Senior Principal Product Manager to lead product management for our e-commerce advertising efforts across Hearst Magazines, Television and Newspapers.

As the Senior Principal Product Manager, you will be responsible for all relevant features and customer experiences in your space. With that, you will partner and collaborate with UX design, engineering, and our business partners to ideate and bring to life new experiences for our customers. You will build and own the associated product strategy that is based on data, customer insights, and market research. The role requires a unique blend of business and technical savvy – a big picture vision as well as the drive and attention to detail that transforms vision into a reality.

The ideal candidate is a customer-obsessed and curious owner that embraces data-driven product strategy and rapid experimentation. Our team will be focused on core experiences that support a wide spectrum of customer types – as such, you should be someone excited about exploring the varying engagement and shopping behaviors across regions, industries, and customer segments. You should have excellent communication skills that span from visual documentation to verbal presentation of complex ideas in easy-to-understand ways. With our many partners across multiple Hearst organizations, you should also have comfort in collaborating and presenting concepts from junior to executive stakeholders. You will also have a track record of collaborating effectively with developers to define and build new technology and new experiences for customers

If you’re interested in a startup environment with an opportunity to define new customer experiences in support of our many Hearst media brands, then this may be the role for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Scope and define the relevant market and customer segments, as well as associated opportunity analysis
• Collect insights on customers and industry trends to support data-based decision making
• Collaborate with executive leadership and internal partners to define and deliver the product vision
• Build mechanisms to understand customers, audit roadmaps, measure success, and deliver features at the highest quality bar.
• Drive aggressive execution, staying ahead of dependencies, making smart tradeoffs, coordinating dependencies, and maintaining communication throughout the organization to guarantee a smooth and efficient product delivery.
• Collaborate with relevant business, product and technical teams on go-to-market strategies.

About You

No two projects are alike, nor are two candidates. The following experiences are common within your peer group, but not strict requirements. We encourage all candidates with some applicable qualifications to apply.

• 10+ years in a product management role in an online consumer-focused or e-commerce company, with an emphasis on digital advertising.
• Familiarity with responsive, mobile-first, web application development and deployment.
• Excellent communication (written and spoken), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive actions
• Ability to collaborate and operate cross-functionally, establish credibility with stakeholders, and work with key internal and external partners to get things done.
• Proven ability to lead multiple work streams simultaneously
• Innovative problem solver, able to move quickly and think creatively in ambiguous environments
• Ability to set and drive “think big” strategy, while also rolling up your sleeves and providing detailed guidance on individual projects

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $230,000-$310,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Washington. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Washington, is $230,000-$310,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Washington. If this role is open to candidates outside of Washington, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (including 10 paid holidays, 15 days paid vacation, three personal days, and seven days of paid sick time), employee assistance programs, and more.

ABOUT US

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Hearst

About the Team (Hearst E-Commerce)

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information, and services company. Its major interests include: a large consumer media portfolio, including 300 magazines, 24 daily and 42 weekly newspapers, 33 broadcast TV stations, content production services, and ownership interests in ESPN and A&E; the global financial services company Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a provider of decision support data and software supporting healthcare; and Hearst Transportation, an industry leader in fleet and repair data.

Hearst E-commerce is a newly formed organization focused on developing and supporting E-Commerce across Hearst’s consumer media portfolio. Our goal is to make it easier to buy all the goods and services our thousands of journalists research every day. We work across a range of focus areas, including building and operating marketplaces, creating performance advertising tools, to helping develop editorial tools to simplify content creation workflows. This breadth helps give our team unique perspectives into the needs of Hearst’s reader and viewership across the globe.

As a member of the larger Hearst community, our team is focused on developing a supportive, inclusive culture, and giving back to our communities. Hearst employees have access to extensive training and development opportunities, ranging from robust internship, mentorship, and sponsorship programs to unique opportunities to partner with emerging women-led startups in media, technology and data funded through HearstLab, one of our venture investment groups. Our community support includes the Hearst Foundation, which has overseen more than $1.3 billion in grants to build healthy, productive, and inspiring opportunities, to our corporate donation matching.

Your Impact

The Hearst E-Commerce team is seeking an exceptional Senior Product Manager to lead and establish our product marketing and customer acquisition efforts for our e-commerce marketplaces across Hearst Magazines.

As a Senior Product Manager, Acquisition you will be responsible for creating strategic go-to-market product plans, positioning and messaging, drive impactful product launches, conduct market analysis and competitive research, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to promote our products across various marketing channels. You will partner and collaborate with product, UX design, UX research, engineering, and all business partners to ideate and bring life to new experiences for our customers. Ideal candidates can balance strategic thinking with outstanding execution and attention to detail. You are a confident communicator with a solid background in digital marketing and relevant industries. You love creating compelling stories that articulate products and features benefits and value, while balancing quantitative and qualitative factors.

If you’re interested in a startup environment with an opportunity to define new customer experiences in support of our many Hearst media brands, then this may be the role for you.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth strategy to drive user acquisition and expand the marketplace’s customer base.
• Create a set of successful channel strategies, roll out and analyze effective campaigns, and optimize performance over time.
• Own marketing solutions across email, social media, and on-site traffic drivers. Will be a mix of product and delivering a marketing strategy through internal partner teams.
• Implement, test, and iterate on feedback loops that gain trust between Hearst ecommerce & our users
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align growth initiatives with overall business objectives.
• Conceptualize and execute A/B tests and experiments to optimize user acquisition and conversion.
• Drive aggressive execution, staying ahead of dependencies, making smart tradeoffs, coordinating dependencies, and maintaining communication throughout the organization to guarantee a smooth and efficient product delivery.

About You

No two projects are alike, nor are two candidates. The following experiences are common within your peer group, but not strict requirements. We encourage all candidates with some applicable qualifications to apply.

• 4-7 years of experience in a product marketing management role or growth/acquisition in an online consumer-focused or ecommerce company, with an emphasis on consumer-facing experiences.
• Product and user focused. You understand our users and center their needs when communicating the value and benefits of our products and features.
• Excellent communicator (written and spoken), presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to use data and metrics to back up assumptions, recommendations, and drive business outputs.
• Ability to collaborate and operate cross-functionally, establish credibility with stakeholders, and work with key internal and external partners to get things done.
• Proven ability to lead multiple work streams simultaneously
• Innovative problem solver, able to move quickly and think creatively in ambiguous environments
• Experience building, executing and scaling cross-functional programs or marketing campaigns from concept to completion
• Ability to set and drive “think big” strategy, while also rolling up your sleeves and providing detailed guidance on individual projects

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in New York City. The reasonable estimate, if hired in New York City, is $150,000-$175,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in New York City. If this role is open to candidates outside of New York City, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid holidays and paid time off, employee assistance programs, and more.

In accordance with applicable law, Hearst is required to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role if hired in Washington. The reasonable estimate, if hired in Washington, is $150,000-$175,000. Please note this information is specific to those hired in Washington. If this role is open to candidates outside of Washington, the salary range would be aligned to that specific location. A final decision on the successful candidate’s starting salary will be based on a number of permissible, non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to skills and experience, training, certifications, and education. Hearst provides a competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401(k), paid time off (including 10 paid holidays, 15 days paid vacation, three personal days, and seven days of paid sick time), employee assistance programs, and more.

ABOUT US

Hearst is a leading global, diversified media, information and services company with more than 360 businesses. Its major interests include ownership in cable television networks such as A&E, HISTORY, Lifetime and ESPN; global financial services leader Fitch Group; Hearst Health, a group of medical information and services businesses; transportation assets including CAMP Systems International, a major provider of software-as-a-service solutions for managing maintenance of jets and helicopters; 33 television stations such as WCVB-TV in Boston and KCRA-TV in Sacramento, California, which reach a combined 19% of U.S. viewers; newspapers such as the Houston Chronicle, San Francisco Chronicle and Times Union (Albany, New York); more than 300 magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan, ELLE, Men’s Health and Car and Driver, and digital services businesses such as iCrossing and KUBRA; and investments in emerging digital entertainment companies such as Complex Networks. To learn more about Hearst, visit hearst.com.

Hearst is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex or gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Hearst

You’ll be at the forefront of shaping our cookware product assortment to cater to evolving marketplaces. This dynamic position is the driving force behind our new brand initiatives, product innovation, and trade marketing strategies, with a sharp focus on prioritizing brand essence and implementing effective go-to-market plans. As a pivotal member of our team, you’ll play a vital role in both the tactical day-to-day operations and the strategic expansion of our product line.

Your Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the complete end-to-end process of new product development (NPD), ensuring seamless execution.
• Serve as the custodian of our Brand Strategy, meticulously overseeing essential elements such as Brand Positioning, Design Language, Value Proposition, Tone, Identity, Experience, Pricing, and Promotional Planning.
• Collaborate closely with the sales team to devise an astute Channel Strategy, determining optimal product distribution, aligning with customer preferences, and expanding brand presence.
• Skillfully manage product lifecycle, maximizing sales and margins while minimizing excess and obsolete inventory during transitions.
• Forge strong relationships with external agency partners across marketing, design, creative, copywriting, consumer validation, engineering, and product testing.
• Conduct comprehensive competitive analysis, delving into our products’ features, benefits, and performance compared to competitors, translating these insights into meaningful strategic decisions.
• Develop compelling brand and product content tailored for customer presentations, collaborating with the creative design and sales teams.
• Assist the SVP of Sales & Marketing in effectively managing supply partners, working in tandem with partner factory engineers and product development teams throughout the NPD journey.
• Oversee and enhance web content, consistently generating fresh and pertinent material to engage our audience.

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About the Job:

Responsible for leading product and market research for the introduction of new and improved material handling products related to motive power energy solutions. Serves as liaison with Toyota engineers, internal departments, global Toyota development teams, dealers, and end customers on all aspects related to new product developments and pre-sales launch and sustaining activities.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Formulates and provides strategic product plans in alignment with corporate strategic initiatives.
• Works directly with the global product planning group, leading new global initiatives to drive innovation and commonality across the global Toyota organization.
• Evaluates market research for the introduction of new and improved products.
• Anticipates emerging technologies from outside the forklift industry and proposes new technology features, solutions, and products to solve customer material handling challenges. Technologies include lead-acid, thin-plate pure-lead (TPPL), and lithium-ion motive power batteries, chargers, hydrogen fuel cells, battery monitoring, and telematics.
• Presents market research with recommendations to senior management for near term and long term product plans in alignment with corporate strategic plans.
• Recommends to senior management proposals for sales forecasts and product pricing proposals based on market research.
• Serves as corporate “Subject Matter Expert” role for product and market questions for assigned products for Toyota.
• Reviews government regulations/standards and gains an understanding of their effects on the products, anticipates changes, and make recommendations for new product features/changes
• Works with management team to develop product press releases, dealer meeting content, sales support materials, and trade show plans.
• Will require an estimated average of 25% of the time traveling depending upon projects.

What We’re Looking For:

• Four year undergraduate degree in a related discipline and 8+ years of related experience. Degree in Engineering preferred.
• Five years experience working directly with customers in the motive power battery industry.

What You’ll Need for Success:

• Experience formulating strategic product plans.
• Strong understanding of powered industrial equipment, motive power batteries, battery technologies and cell chemistry characteristics, fuel cells, electric motors and controllers, as well as other related industrial power technologies.
• Excellent analytical skills.

What You’ll Get in Return:

Toyota Material Handling offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Generous Salary + Bonus Program
• Low cost Medical with FREE Dental and FREE Vision Insurance
• FREE on-site medical center
• On-site Pharmacy
• FREE on-site gym membership
• Wellness program (offers premium discounts for the medical plan)
• 401k matching
• Group life insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allotment
• Between 13-14 paid holidays
• New Parent Leave

Affirmative Action Responsibility:

As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to individuals with disabilities to interview and to perform the essential functions of a role.

It is Toyota Material Handling’s policy to afford equal employment and advancement opportunity for all qualified individuals without distinction or discrimination because of race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.

About Toyota Material Handling

Let Toyota take your career to new heights. Toyota Material Handling provides employees with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through innovation and creativity in an unmatched culture.

Based in Columbus, Indiana, Toyota offers a full line of high-quality material handling equipment sold under the Toyota brand for over 50 years. We hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not just because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Toyota Material Handling stronger. We seek individuals committed to excellence with talent, skill and innovation. We offer a generous salary and benefits package with a pleasant and enthusiastic work environment.

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Toyota Material Handling

Villeroy & Boch is one of the world’s leading brands for ceramics and lifestyle. With our innovative and stylish products from the areas of Bath & Wellness and Dining & Lifestyle, we have been creating feel-good moments and spaces since 1748. This year, Villeroy & Boch celebrates its 275th anniversary of “Creating Homes Together”. 

With 7,500 employees in 125 countries, the company’s US headquarters is located at Monroe Township, New Jersey. Alongside our distribution center, our office houses our Sales Operations, Marketing, Customer Service, Purchasing and E-Commerce teams.

Overview

Villeroy & Boch is looking for a highly talented, E-Commerce expert with e-retail experience on both the brand side and buying side. The right candidate will support the company’s objectives and maximize sales results with management of the day-to-day operations of the company’s own direct-to-consumer site. Drive sales, deploy content, manage site merchandising, and customer experience performance optimization for the U.S. and Canadian Villeroy & Boch sites to meet sales targets. Collaborate with all key stakeholders including Marketing, Customer Service, Planning, and Operations. 

Responsibilities

• Own site performance including the planning and execution of site content: homepage, marketing landing pages, promotion pages, product listings, etc.
• Partner with e-commerce and marketing colleagues (U.S. and German) and external agencies to plan pages, featured content and site merchandising based on inventory and marketing initiatives.
• Analyze, report and present KPI’s to key stakeholders and management.
• Sales forecasting supported by promotional, marketing and site merchandising strategies.
• Work closely with global product owner and web development agency on ongoing bugs and new features to onboard to the site for an optimized customer experience.
• Report and collaborate regularly with the Senior E-Commerce Manager and other departments, locally and at the headquarters in Germany, on new and ongoing initiatives.

Teamwork

• Lead weekly marketing and e-commerce team touch bases with sales and digital marketing performance updates and discuss ongoing tasks and projects to ensure alignment.
• Plan email marketing strategies, deploy email campaigns, test and monitor email performance variables for enhanced sales, loyalty, and customer experience.
• Work closely with graphics designer to ensure creative assets are tested, measured, and improved upon to generate maximum response and conversion. 

Progress

• Develop, test, measure, and scale new demand.
• Analyze and synthesize results to grow legacy targets and new customer sales, find and scale new targets for growth and drive qualified traffic.

Customer Focus

• Work closely with IT, Operations and Customer Service to ensure a superior customer experience and prioritize local site improvements and plan, develop, test, and optimize solutions. 

Excellence

• Monitor and analyze ecommerce traffic sources, visitor volumes, user paths, conversion funnels and site trends to optimize performance, report any concerns and mitigate associated risks.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a relevant field of study such as Marketing, Digital Marketing or Business.
• Minimum of 5 years of sales and marketing experience with a consumer-focused approach, and familiarity with online shopping trends in the U.S.
• Extensive experience and knowledge of best-in-class digital merchandising, UI/UX, and performance marketing (PPC, SEM, SEO, Affiliate Marketing, and Email Marketing)
• A strong grasp of quality assurance practices, category mapping, and product information onboarding.
• A good understanding of image optimization, video hosting, best web-publishing practices, and web analytics.
• Experience with Salesforce Commerce Cloud and Google Analytics.
• Experience with HTML and Adobe Creative Suite a plus.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental
• 401 k
• Life ADD
• Long Term Disability
• Paid Maternity / Paternity Leave

Industry:

• Consumer Goods

Employment Type:

Full-time

Other Details:

Hybrid role – In office Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday

Work from home – Monday & Friday

Villeroy & Boch USA, Inc.