Company overview
Look into GOAL ZERO if you want to dramatically grow personally and professionally, work in a fast paced environment, with an extremely talented team, developing products that are changing peoples’ lives and truly making a difference in the world. We are the leader in portable solar power and accessories. We are one of the fastest growing companies in the Mountain region and are ranked as one of the best places to work by Outside Magazine. Put your ideas and experience to work as the Marketing Production Manager.

General Summary of Position
The Marketing Production Manager is the liaison and trafficker for all marketing projects and initiatives. This role is responsible to ensure all marketing assets and materials are produced in scope, in budget and on time for all customers within the company, including the sales department, e-commerce, product development and others for all product launches and marketing campaigns.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities


• Manage entire product launch process from the marketing side, including the creation of all marketing materials necessary for a smooth launch into market.
• Work with internal sales team to ensure all catalogs, POPs and packaging meet business requirements and are delivered on time and on budget.
• Implementing a company-wide go-to marketing plan for all new products based on product importance, reach and financial impact.
• With marketing directors, ensure financial and creative resources allocation is appropriate.
• Ensure the marketing department is always working on the highest impact and most important projects.
• Manage regular production and prioritization meetings to ensure all internal and external clients’ needs are met and projects are well executed.
• Meet with internal clients (sales, product development) and external clients (Retail partner staff – buyers, merchandisers, digital managers). Provide reports from client meetings, distribute to appropriate creative personnel. Quickly and accurately relay client changes on projects to appropriate team members.
• Develop strategy and communicate the planned strategy through a written creative brief.
• Effectively present creative department work/proposals to clients
• Respond promptly to client communications
• Coordinate approval creative/production materials, copy, layouts, and production art
• Coordinate project execution, timing and budgets
• Perform other duties as required.

Organization
- Reports to the Sr. Director of Marketing

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong experience in Microsoft Office programs and Adobe Creative Suite
• Working knowledge of project management best practices
• Understanding of online project management systems such as Trello, Basecamp, Zoho, etc.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Critical thinking, problem solving, decision-making, and analytical skills.
• Excellent verbal, written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to engage with and love our brand
• Team player interested in maximizing the performance of the creative team
• Creative flair and enthusiasm for new ideas and concepts
• Ability to coordinate efforts of outside vendors.
• Ability to initiate and follow through on projects in a timely and responsible manner.

Education and Experience Requirements
• Three years of experience as a Marketing Production Manager or equivalent.
• PMI or equivalent certification a plus
• Marketing experience in a consumer-branding environment. Agency Account Executive experience a plus.
• BA/BS degree in Business with an emphasis in Marketing
• Strong understanding of the creative landscape and how it can be used to support and develop the Goal Zero brand

Compensation
- Salary: (DOE)
- Competitive Benefits: Health, dental, life insurance and 401K.
- Start date anticipated by April 1, 2013

APPLICATIONS DUE BY March 15, 2013

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

http://goalzerocareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/22507-13822.html

See Above.

For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

http://goalzerocareers.applicantpro.com/jobs/22507-13822.html