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Consumer Search Partners (www.consumersp.com) are a specialist executive search business for the global consumer industry. We partner with organizations to identify and attract industry leading talent to their core business functions.

CSP are proud to be partnering with a fast growing global manufacturing business within the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry to find a procurement category manager for their direct categories across north and south America.

This is a newly created role to take full ownership for direct materials plastics, metals and fibres across multiple manufacturing sites. This strategic role to understand the current supplier base and manage all aspects of supplier relationships, risk and performance.

We are targeting ambitious purchasing managers with experience of relevant direct categories and an ability to take ownership to drive commercial performance. Excellent communication skills are essential both internally and externally and experience within manufacturing would be preferred.

In the first instance please contact Mark Thomas, Founding Partner CSP at [email protected] for a confidential discussion. Closing date 5th July 2023

Consumer Search Partners Ltd

Marketing Director

6 month with the possibility of extension

PR – 50-55/hr

Location: Maryland or NY – Hybrid

Responsibilities

• College degree, combined with 10+ years of marketing/advertising work experience in one of the following areas: broadcast or cable network marketing, advertising agency, or brand management.
• Demonstrated expertise with marketing concepts, creative development processes (working in print, outdoor, radio, TV, digital/social, collateral, and more) and impeccable project management are absolutely essential.
• Experience managing a team and budgets.
• Production management experience a plus
• Superior organizational and leadership skill.
• Direct experience in the consumer discipline, consumer promotion and entertainment industry
• Must have proven prior experience in 360 marketing.
• Knowledge of all aspects of promotions and its effective execution and measurement in current marketplace conditions.
• Excellent communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and presentation skills are essential for this highly collaborative position.
• Ability to formulate creative strategies, strategically assess executional options, think creatively and provide detailed follow-through on campaigns is required. Must be a highly organized, detail-conscious leader.
• Self-starter but collaborates well in a team environment
• Must also have a solid understanding of the dynamics of building partnerships for non-traditional marketing and promotion.
• Must have the legal right to work in the United States.

BayOne Solutions

Marketing Director [87-10145] – Solar Negotiators Inc.

Job Salary:

(Dependent Upon Experience):

Annual Salary: $60,000-85,000

Hourly Pay: $28-41/hr

Job Details:

• Full-time position
• Non-remote (flexible)
• No travel required

Job Description:

Solar Negotiators is seeking a highly-driven individual to oversee our advertising and internal marketing campaigns in our marketing department. In this role, you will be developing and implementing new, effective marketing strategies with the business’ leaders and key stakeholders. This individual will need excellent project management and organizational skills, as they will be in charge of content creation for media. They will research, write, proofread, and edit all media content, implement and manage media campaigns, and deliver public relations and communications plans.

It is highly important that you first get to know the brand’s key values, identity and have a deep understanding of our products and services. You will be expected to monitor campaign performances, and report on key performance indicators for the executive team.

The Company

Solar Negotiators powered by Solar Maintenance Pros employs the largest local solar service and installation division in the Valley. We want to be the brand existing and future solar customers can trust to get the job done right. Our company leads the local industry in knowledge, innovation, and quality service. Solar Negotiators was The Business Journal’s 2019 Fastest Growing Company. We employ the local area’s largest solar fleet of installation and maintenance field personnel. Our company is always looking for the right person to join our team of solar pros.

Our Company Perks:

We are a company that puts our clients AND our employees first. We have an exciting, fast-paced work environment. Although we expect a lot from our team of solar rockstars, we recognize and reward hard work. 

• Fun, Fast-Pace Working Environment
• Limitless Opportunity for Growth
• Competitive Salary
• Friendly Staff & Fun Team Dynamic
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays 
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Benefits
• Team Bonding
• Annual Awards Dinners

Responsibilities:

• Evaluating and optimizing marketing strategies
• Analyzing market trends and preparing forecasts
• Generating new business leads
• Increasing brand awareness and market share
• Coordinating marketing strategies with the customer success team, sales, quality assurance, project management, and finance departments
• Developing and managing the marketing department’s budget
• Overseeing branding, advertising, and promotional campaigns
• Managing the marketing department’s staff
• Preparing and presenting quarterly and annual reports to senior management
• Promoting our brand at trade shows and major industry-related events
• Keeping informed of marketing strategies and trends
• Scan the media marketplace to keep up-to-date on the latest media trends
• Monitor online and offline campaigns, and report on results
• Negotiate with media channels to close competitive deals
• Build and manage the organization’s social media profile and presence.
• Promote additional projects to support new product launches
• Build long-term relationships with media influencers
• Appropriately manage the organization’s media budget
• Develop and manage content/schedules for advertising, social media, email marketing, client communications, newsletters, websites, sales material and other distribution channels
• Ensure that key messages align with vital business strategies

Qualities We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, communications or marketing preferred
• 4-5 years of work experience as a media manager or similar
• Demonstrable experience with building effective media campaigns
• Analytical thinker with strong conceptual and research skills
• Natural leader who displays strong decision-making and attention to detail
• First hand experience with developing/designing written and visual content
• Experience with various digital campaign managing platforms such as: Google Ad Words, Google Analytics, and Facebook Business Manager
• Ability to nurture long-term relationships with key media influencers
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and public speaking skills

Experience Required:

• Email Marketing, Journeys, Drip Campaign, & Automations
• Experience in the home improvement or solar industry
• Experience with CRM for reporting & opportunity tracking
• Determining market position/competitive analysis
• Media buying & schedule management
• Digital marketing on Google Ads & Meta
• Videography/Video Editing Skills
• Creative & Copywriting
• SEM, SEO & CRO
• UX/UI Design
• Web design
• Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, Premier Pro)
• Experience with Salesforce Sales & Marketing Cloud is strongly preferred
• Experience with AI Marketing platforms is a bonus

Solar Maintenance Pros DBA Solar Negotiators

DELSEY is a consumer goods company located in the Baltimore/ Washington DC area and part of a large global organization. Our products are sold nationally through large retail chains, specialty stores and e-retailers.

Reporting to the USA President and in dotted line to the Brand Manager based in the Headquarter in Paris, the US BRAND MANAGER’s objective will be to increase the brand’s visibility and the brand awareness, consistency, and positioning.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the brand to be developed for all operational aspects (local branding campaigns, partnerships, etc.).
• Train internal teams in brand presentation.
• Implementation of the Brands in local markets/POS.
• Participate with the President and HQ in building the business plan for each brand.
• He/she will be responsible for market analysis (benchmarking): competition, public expectations, etc.
• Draw up the marketing plan in line with the brand’s image: distribution channels, tone, visuals, advertising, communication, etc.
• Analyze brand performance with the President and market feedback on products.
• Define and implement actions for the DTC segment (if a website were to be set up).
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education & Qualifications

• 5+ years marketing experience in Consumer Goods or a lifestyle brand.
• Experience and in-depth knowledge of the US distribution channels (eg. retail).
• Strategic thinker able to connect consumer insights, market considerations and business realities to drive both a long-term agenda and activation plans that drive growth.
• Culturally connected with a proven ability to deliver marketing activities that powerfully drive a brand in culture.
• Ability to exhibit strategic-level thinking, looking at the “bigger picture”.
• Creative problem solving, and decision-making skills and a remarkable ability to engage and influence stakeholders and cross functional partners.
• A highly organized and excellent multi-tasker who holds themselves to a world class standard of output.
• Prior experience of working cross-functionally and with global brand resources an advantage.
• Exposure to a broad range of traditional and non-traditional consumer marketing techniques (e.g., advertising, digital, social media, PR, community marketing, etc).
• Strong communicator, active listening skills, ability to listen for feedback and validate and address concerns; and excellent influencing and presentation skills

We offer a competitive base salary and a full benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan with a company match.

This position is based in Hanover (Maryland). Work remotely 2 days per week is possible following the profile.

DELSEY PARIS

Acacia, now part of Cisco, designs intelligent transceivers using sophisticated signal processing and photonic integration for the 100G, 400G and 1T bit speed fiber optic transmission market deployed in data center, metro, long-haul and ultra-long haul telecommunication networks.

What You’ll Do

Lead and program manage the development and release to manufacturing of optical modules and silicon photonics. The NPPM is responsible for handling the product lifecycle from pre-concept commit to FCS. You will partner with Optics BUs, PLM, and Engineering and will lead a cross functional team from Cisco Optics Operations to deliver optical transceiver modules. You will be accountable to meet time to market requirements, product cost targets, yield goals, and volume ramp plans.

Who You’ll Work With

As part of the NPI team in Optics Operations, the NPPM partners with the Optics BU, PLM, Engineering, and Operations functions. You will work with a cross functional team in Optics Operations and will partner with Supply Chain Operations functions, including Global Sourcing and Technology & Quality.

Who You Are

You are an authority in the manufacturing and supply chain management of optics and opto-electronic assemblies. You are a leader who steers a cross functional team to achieve a common set of goals. You possess:

• Extraordinary program management skills
• Deep experience in leading cross-functional teams to achieve results by identifying and aligning to shared goals, priorities, and dedications. Able to hold peers, partners, and yourself accountable.
• Understanding of optical product and semiconductor supply chain, manufacturing and development methodologies.
• Understanding of silicon photonics technology, optics and/or semiconductors
• Strong analytical skills and ability to lead teams to solve complex technical and business problems.
• Ability to influence key partners, senior leaders, and external partners.

Our Minimum Qualifications for This Role

• 10+ years minimum experience in supply chain, manufacturing or product development
• 3+ years of Program Management experience in optical communications and/or semiconductors
• 3+ years of experience with program management SW tools such as Excel, MS Project, SharePoint, etc.
• BA/BS degree
• Experience working on new product introductions with manufacturers, suppliers, and product development teams

Why Cisco?

#WeAreCisco. We are all unique, but collectively we bring our talents to work as a team, to develop innovative technology and power a more inclusive, digital future for everyone. How do we do it? Well, for starters – with people like you!

Nearly every internet connection around the world touches Cisco. We’re the Internet’s optimists. Our technology makes sure the data traveling at light speed across connections does so securely, yet it’s not what we make but what we make happen which marks us out. We’re helping those who work in the health service to connect with patients and each other; schools, colleges, and universities to teach in even the most challenging of times. We’re helping businesses of all shapes and sizes to connect with their employees and customers in new ways, providing people with access to the digital skills they need and connecting the most remote parts of the world – whether through 5G, or otherwise.

We tackle whatever challenges come our way. We have each other’s backs, we recognize our accomplishments, and we grow together. We celebrate and support one another – from big and small things in life to big career moments. And giving back is in our DNA (we get 10 days off each year to do just that).

We know that powering an inclusive future starts with us. Because without diversity and a dedication to equality, there is no moving forward. Our 30 Inclusive Communities, that bring people together around commonalities or passions, are leading the way. Together we’re committed to learning, listening, caring for our communities, whilst supporting the most vulnerable with a collective effort to make this world a better place either with technology, or through our actions.

So, you have colorful hair? Don’t care. Tattoos? Show off your ink. Like polka dots? That’s cool. Pop culture geek? Many of us are. Passion for technology and world changing? Be you, with us! #WeAreCisco

Cisco

Must Haves:

• B.S. in Finance, Manufacturing, Engineering or equivalent experience in product engineering and manufacturing

• At least 3 years’ demonstrable experience in Engineering / Supply Chain or Manufacturing Operations ( manufacturing experience required)

• Strong Experience with KPIs and driving them across the organization
• Strong Experience with Microsoft Application – Smartsheet, Excel, or Power BI
• Strong Data Visualization Experience

Pluses:

• Prefers a candidate that can tell a story and can back-up and defend their data

Day to Day:

A client of Insight Global is seeking a Product Cost Manager whose primary focus will be to drive the organization to hit product cost targets thru collaboration with Engineering, Procurement and Operations to position our product costs below that of competition. Reporting to the Director, Global Program Management, this role leads the overall process of Product Cost reporting, review, and prioritized cost improvement action execution for the assigned group of products. By managing a robust product costing program, this role will ensure that the client is able to manufacture best cost competitive products. This person needs to be data driven, comfortable in a high-pressure role, and be able to defend their data. This role will focus on:

• Driving reduction in product cost, closely collaborating with Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations, and Finance to position our products below that of our competition.

• Ensuring offering managers and other business stakeholders have a clear understanding of product costs and the elements of those costs including material and manufacturing costs.

Daily Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Work with product cross-functional team (notably Offering Management, Engineering, Procurement, Operations and Finance) to identify and drive product cost improvement metrics and actions.

• Coordinating the identification, reporting, and execution of VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) cost reduction projects and their financial impact.

• Establish current/actual product cost reporting capability and cadence of review. (Continual cost &

margin monitoring)

• Perform cost variance reporting. Understand product cost structure, identify, and analyze quarterly variances.

• Establish product cost comparison among different manufacturing plants internally and externally,

including outside purchase/manufacturing options.

• Reviewing and advising on target product cost as part of NPDI and throughout the lifecycle of the

product.

Insight Global

Intelletec have partnered with a fintech unicorn now valued at $1.5b, who’s credit card allows you to build reward points by simply paying rent on time. They are the first-ever rewards program that allows renters to earn points on rent and builds a path towards first time home ownership!They have partnered with Mastercard to create the first and only credit card that can be used to pay rent with no fees. In October 2022, with their second funding round of $150m the company has now entered unicorn status – valued at $1.5b. Due to continued growth and expansion they are looking to hire a Technical Product Manager.

As a Technical PM you will:

• Create technical requirements to convey your ideas and communicate your solutions to the Engineering team and beyond
• Work with engineering to break down requirements into tasks, estimate effort, and plan sprints
• Be a thought partner to both Product and Engineering teams, balancing product requirements with engineering scope
• Collaborate with external partners to achieve effective and scalable technical integrations
• Maintain the engineering backlog and prioritize work based on impact
• Become an expert of our tech stack and own the documentation of it
• Supervise and measure launched products and feed insights back into the product development process
• Identify and define future opportunities that leverage our technology and data

Skills:

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Product Manager and 3+ years as a Software Engineer
• Background in computer science
• Technical ability to advise and evaluate engineering decisions
• Experience in a startup environment preferred
• A history of delivering highly successful and innovative products with your fingerprints all over them

Compensation:

Base salaries between $180k-$220k + bonus and equity!

Intelletec

Job Title                                 Product Manager

Department                            Business Development

Location                                 899 Montreal Circle, St. Paul, MN 55102

Reports to                              Director of New Business Development

Schedule                                40 hours per week, Mon-Fri, Hybrid model – 3 days onsite

Travel                                     15%-20% regular travel (one week per month)

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Product Manager to join our innovative team. This role will be responsible for collaborating closely with our digital business partner to drive mutual business growth and customer success. The Product Manager will serve as the key liaison between our company and our partner, ensuring effective communication, alignment, and collaboration. The ideal candidate should be an excellent communicator, have a background in product management, and have a proven track record of managing successful partnerships.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and nurture a strong relationship with the company’s external digital business partner, acting as the primary point of contact.
• Anticipate, understand, and balance priorities while managing expectations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the internal Sales team to develop a deep understanding of the product’s features, capabilities, and benefits.
• Provide product training to internal teams.
• Define and collaborate with the Sales team to track and analyze key performance metrics related to the partnership’s success, such as revenue growth, customer adoption, and market penetration. Use data insights to identify areas for improvement and growth, and identification of potential customers.
• Proactively identify potential risks and challenges within the partnership; develop contingency plans and work with relevant stakeholders to mitigate risks and ensure a smooth partnership operation.
• Understand pricing matrices and collaborate with the Sales team to determine pricing for new customer opportunities.
• Act as the internal advocate for customers; manage new customer onboarding and ensure that their needs and feedback are considered throughout the partnership collaboration.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications/Skills/Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. NCCO will train the right candidate to excel in this opportunity. 

• A bachelor’s degree in business, communications, or a related field is preferred.
• Three, or more, years of proven experience as a Product Manager, Product Owner, or in a similar role, with a focus on managing partnerships.
• Strong understanding of product management principles and product development processes.
• Excellent leadership skills to effectively manage cross-functional teams and partner relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to leverage data to make informed decisions and drive results.
• Keen understanding of customer needs and user experience.
• Impeccable follow-up, strong sense of urgency, and ability to drive outcomes.
• Strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Expertise with product management software.
• Excellent procedural and organizational skills.
• Experience in a business role for a technology company or with a digital product is a plus.
• Experience with e-commerce or digital product sales is a plus.

About NCCO

For more than 115 years, National Checking Company (NCCO) has developed and produced products that drive success for the food service and hospitality industries. We specialize in products that improve restaurant profitability, enhance food safety, increase server and restaurant efficiency, and promote a more enjoyable and satisfying dining experience.

Headquartered in St. Paul, NCCO is a family-owned business that takes pride in their hard-working staff who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service. With innovation as a top core value, NCCO fosters an environment that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion. As we continue our journey of growth, we celebrate the collective sum of individual life experiences, knowledge, self-expression, unique abilities, and talents that create our culture. Together we look forward to creating a bright future as we launch new product lines, marketing programs, and technologies to help end users provide stellar customer service and achieve their business goals.

NCCO is an equal-opportunity employer.

www.ncco.com

NCCO

Job Title: Principal Technical Product Manager – AI/ML (Backfill Role)

Company: Fortune 97 IT Client

Location: Remote (USA)

Employment type: Long-term contract

Our client is a global leader in IT infrastructure solutions and services, empowering organizations to build their digital future. Their cutting-edge technologies and commitment to innovation have made them a trusted partner for businesses and individuals worldwide.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Principal Technical Product Manager to join our client’s AI/ML Team. In this pivotal role, you will take ownership of a specific product that plays a crucial role within their organization. While the product currently serves internal needs, it is strategically positioned for external expansion, making this an exciting opportunity to shape its future and drive its transformation.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Vision: Develop a compelling vision and strategy for the product, with a focus on transitioning it from an internal tool to a market-ready offering for external clients.
2. End-to-End Ownership: Lead the entire product lifecycle, from ideation and development to launch and ongoing optimization.
3. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams, including engineering, data science, design, and sales, to ensure successful product development and market penetration.
4. Market Analysis: Continuously monitor market trends, customer needs, and competitor products to inform product enhancements and go-to-market strategies.
5. Technical Expertise: Leverage your technical acumen, particularly in AI/ML technologies, to make informed product decisions and guide development efforts effectively.
6. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with internal and external stakeholders to gather feedback, build strong relationships, and advocate for the product’s success.
7. Team Leadership: Mentor and lead a team of product professionals, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

Qualifications:

• Proven track record of success as a Technical Product Manager, with a deep understanding of AI/ML technologies and their applications.
• Demonstrated experience in driving product transformation and taking products to external markets.
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving skills, and a passion for cutting-edge technology.
• Exceptional leadership and communication skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field; an advanced degree is a plus.

If you are a visionary product manager with a passion for AI/ML and are excited about the prospect of owning and shaping a product’s future, we encourage you to apply. Join us at Dell Technologies and be a part of our journey to transform the future of technology.

Brooksource

YPM, Inc. is looking to add an exceptionally talented and experienced Paid Media Manager to join our Digital media team. The ideal candidate will have extensive hands-on experience successfully managing and growing digital campaigns on both Google and Microsoft (Bing) Ads across all campaign types including Search, Display, Discovery, Local, Shopping and YouTube. Beyond hands-on campaign management, this position will also be expected to train and mentor junior PPC/SEM managers on the Digital team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is highly organized, reliable and career-minded to join a dynamic and talented team. A competitive salary and full benefits packaged are offered. A full benefits package is offered along with a salary of $100K, based on experience and history in the SEM/PPC space.

Key Duties/Responsibilities include but not limited to the following:

• Build, launch, manage and optimize across multiple paid digital channels / search engine platforms media plans (Google, Bing, etc.) in varying verticals.
• Develop and maintain strong, key relationships with clients/brands; communicate with clients on strategic direction of PPC campaign initiatives, identifying key findings and recommendations.
• Prepare and present timely weekly/monthly client reporting and recommendations for all client KPI’s, ROI, and goals.
• Actively test and analyze keywords, bid management, ad copy, & landing pages.
• Adjust all campaigns to align with approved client budgets (monthly and annually).
• Communicate regularly with team members on campaign developments, timelines, deliverables and performance reporting.
• Keep abreast of search engine and PPC industry trends, developments and best practices.
• Maintain a consistent weekly work schedule and proper communication protocols with management given the demands of clients dispersed across multiple time zones.

Desired Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree desired or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of SEM/PPC campaign management, online marketing or comparable digital experience.
• Experience working with large scale and complex brand campaigns.
• Experience with analytics / tracking tools: Google Analytics (Universal & GA4), SEMRush, Google Tag Manager.
• Experience with bid management and reporting tools.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly and effectively articulate thoughts and points across all client & internal management levels.
• Knowledge of digital marketing buying / best practices (PPC, Display, Creative and Landing Page Optimization, etc.).
• Experience optimizing landing pages and performing A/B and multivariate testing.
• Great attention to detail and a commitment to data integrity.
• Strong ability to multi-task, prioritize and respond with appropriate sense of urgency in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team in a professional business environment.
• Proficient/Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
• Bing Ads Accredited Professional (Preferred).
• Google AdWords Certified (Preferred).
• Google Analytics Certified a plus.
• Experience Managing 3rd Party Programmatic Display programs (Preferred).

YPM