Channel Marketing and Events Manager

When you join Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. you are joining an organization that is deeply rooted in the Philosophy of “doing what is right as a human being”. Through this Philosophy, our employees are passionate about providing best in class customer service through efficiency, accountability and a sense of urgency all while putting knowledge to work to drive change.

In addition, we’re a Great Place to Work… and we really mean it! Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc. was officially certified a Great Place to Work in 2022. An organization earns this distinction when its employees have expressed their trust the people they work for, have pride in what they do and enjoy the people they work with.

The purpose of this job is to manage our partner programs and lead event management across internal and external events across the year as part of the company’s Partner and Field Marketing activities. The position will interface with internal stakeholders including senior leadership and the Channel Sales Team in the development of the overall partner marketing strategy, primarily involving the management of partner programs and event strategy, engagement, and activities.

The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.

Responsibilities:

• Development of enhancements, optimizations and annual updates to existing partner event programs and components for the channel which help partners engage with Kyocera.
• Development and management of event planning, logistics through completion including event metrics.
• Determine appropriate venues for events, meal planning, entertainment and management of any travel and/or creative agencies related to specific events and be fiscally responsible for individual event budget parameters.
• Development and execution of incentive-based travel events including program theming, event logistics, incentive gifts, activities, meal planning, business integration and adherence to budget.
• Communications and collaboration with Channel Marketing, Legal, Procurement, Senior Management, Sales and appropriate third-party agencies.
• Oversee Channel Program Manager for who is responsible for engagement of master list of all partners, and partner program components such as sales incentives, marketing funds and service recognition.
• Management and maintenance of the potential future Kyocera Brand Store for Partners, including annual budget and regular updates.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Supervises assigned employee(s) within Partner & Field Marketing team and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies. These responsibilities may include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; conducting performance and salary reviews; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems; coaching, mentoring, and developing team members to further their skills and knowledge; creating and monitoring development plans; setting performance expectations/goals; forecasting staffing needs and planning for peak times and absences; enforcing department policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with a major or emphasis in Marketing, Communications ore related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in event management required.
• Experience with large events, trade shows, regional meetings and incentive travel destination trips.
• Experience in leading and managing large, complex projects.
• Superb leadership, communication, and collaboration capabilities.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills.
• Advanced ability to drive creativity and innovation.
• Experience working with in-house sales team a plus.

Note

This is a general description of the duties and responsibilities most frequently required of this position. The company may from time to time request that the incumbent perform other related tasks and assume reasonable responsibilities that have not been specifically included in this description.

Kyocera Document Solutions America, Inc is a group company of Kyocera Document Solutions Inc., a global leading provider of total document solutions based in Osaka, Japan. The company’s portfolio includes reliable and eco-friendly MFPs and printers, as well as business applications and consultative services which enable customers to optimize and manage their document workflow, reaching new heights of efficiency. With professional expertise and a culture of empathetic partnership, the objective of the company is to help organizations put knowledge to work to drive change. Kyocera is looking for enthusiastic and innovative people to help our customers run their businesses more efficiently and more profitably. We offer a generous benefits package including medical, dental and vision plans, a 401k match, flexible spending, disability and life insurance, plus paid time off and holidays.

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.