Channel Marketing Manager

An exciting Head of Channel Marketing position has opened up in a new, heavily invested in, department of an established technology provider. The role is for a creative self-starter with a marketing background within the IT sector, who is a natural relationship builder with the ability to take the lead on running innovative marketing campaigns.

Not only has our client been established for over 20 years they have built an incredibly strong track record in delivering solutions to Fortune 1000 and FTSE 500 clients in a number of key verticals including: Finance, Broadcast, e-Gaming, Oil & Gas, Healthcare & Defence.

This new division of the business looks to build upon the organisations already highly-regarded brand but also take a fresh & innovative approach to delivering for their partners & end user customers.

The role

• Build customer-focused marketing campaigns that help elevate our brand and drive leads into the business, whilst making full use of the marketing mix
• Manage the full life cycle of your marketing campaigns, from initial concept to delivery and reporting
• Be comfortable in negotiating incremental investment from our brand partners and pitching your marketing plans on a quarterly/bi-annual basis
• Management of large budgets across multiple brands, whilst being able to deliver against a GP target and marketing ROI metrics
• Ensuring the balanced delivery of campaign execution across multiple campaigns are running concurrently within your team
• Work closely with the commercial and sales teams to understand the business plan for the technology area, and create marketing campaigns that align with the strategy
• Consistently monitor and understand the customer/market trends so you can build marketing strategies and campaigns that are relevant in the marketplace
• Collaborating with our Digital function to build multi-channel online campaigns to reach larger audiences

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years marketing experience within tech
• Previous IT Channel marketing, sales or agency experience would be advantageous
• Proven track record of successful marketing campaign creation and delivery is essential
• Experience in managing marketing campaign budgets coupled with strong numeracy skills
• Excellent relationship-building skills, both internally and externally
• Excellent communication & negotiation skills
• The ability to balance tactical work with strategic thinking
• Self-starter and driven to deliver results directly and through influence of others
• Collaborative and strong team player
• Creativity in both the design and implementation of programs and plans
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities, and sustain a high level of energy & concentration in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment
• Capacity/courage to challenge the status quo

What adds the Zest?

“This is an opportunity to work for an incredibly passionate leader looking to disrupt the market through innovation but also via. creating a truly unique & people-first culture. I feel this is an incredibly exciting opportunity for anyone creative with a natural desire to challenge the status quo!” (Calum, Zest Founder)

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