Senior Merchandising Manager

Market Manager

Responsibilities



Maintain accountability for annual gross sales in the Parent market(s)
Present information to Senior Management and other internal departments through regular verbal and written communication
Understand short-term and long-term strategies set forth by product management
Execute projects and change concepts to improve the overall profitability
Identify information needs to understand the market; recognize and react to a changing market environment
Investigate unique Parent focused market opportunities
Monitor progress and work with support groups to meet deadlines
With product management, budget for assigned markets, proposing required investments as necessary
Responsible for achieving budget goals
Monitor the financial performance of assigned markets to meet the long-term fiscal goals
Provide regular financial updates through both written and verbal communications
Encourage a team environment among all marketing groups and with other departments
Work closely with Operations and Production to determine best product formats, processes and timing for assigned market promotions/material
Utilize the market research position to answer market questions
Serve as the Parent expert for the marketing group
REQUIREMENTS
Requirements



Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience; advanced degree in Business or Marketing is desired
2-5 years experience in Marketing, preferably direct marketing in a publishing, continuity or catalog environment
Experience with budgets and financial reporting
Detail orientation with strong analytical skills
Profit-oriented
Proficiency in word processing and spreadsheet software
Team-player with excellent communication skills
Reference SM40123

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