Director, Brand Marketing & Programs

Description

Ingram Micro is an integral part of the technology ecosystems, helping our partners grow and thrive through the creation and delivery of Information Technology, Cloud solutions and Lifecycle services. With more than $54 billion in revenue and the ability to reach 90% of the global population, we are one of the world’s largest technology distributors, serving our partners through operations in 61 countries with 29,000 associates.

*This position has the opportunity for hybrid work with up to three days remote per week.  

Your role:

Grow the Ingram Micro Technology Solutions Marketing business by developing new marketing strategies and developing and leading a team to transform our marketing programs to drive financial profitability and sales, and ultimately win net new vendor MDF business for Ingram Micro.

The Director, Brand Marketing and Programs will also help grow our USTS brand profile by leading the development of strategic marketing plans for our USTS business units. To accomplish this, the director will work closely with our executive leadership team, and key business unit stakeholders, to understand their business objectives and GTM strategies; and align and coach the Brand Marketing and Programs teams to develop marketing strategies that allow Ingram Micro to lead with BU strategies, vs. only being led our vendors' strategies.

This director will work closely with the function leads in Marketing, including Events, Communities, Creative Services, Digital Marketing, and Operations, and analyze market and business intelligence to set overall US marketing strategy; plan and execute quarterly campaigns and events; develop incremental plans for single- and multi-vendor market opportunities; and create innovative program opportunities that align with our USTS business unit GTM plans.

This director will lead, manage and grow a diverse cross section of marketing teams, including Brand Management, Multi-Vendor Marketing Programs, and Sales Enablement Programs (30-35 associates total), and report directly to the Vice President, Marketing. 

What you bring to the role:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree required or in progress.  MBA preferred
• 12+ years of industry experience in strategic communications, marketing, product marketing or public relations position in like and/or complimentary roles is required; agency experience is desired, as is 7 + years of leadership experience, including people leaders.
• Strong background indirectly leading or working directly with Public Relations.
• Demonstrated success in building and elevating a brand – particularly with Creative Communications or Marketing
• Strong interest in working in a large and fast-paced international organization, working with various people across the globe.
• Great understanding about delivering results with marketing that benefit the business and can expertly communicate those results.
• Highly organized, with project management skills and results orientation.
• Experience in the technology industry; SMBs, Cloud and channel experience is a plus.
• Experience working with organizations, responsibility outside of North America is a plus.
• Passionate about driving progress; willing to roll up sleeves and personally take on challenges headfirst to get work done.
• Strong analytical and P&L management experience, with the ability to understand and communicate financial data.
• Excellent communications and presentation skills, with ability to communicate comfortably and confidently to engage and influence the senior executive team.
• Professional work-ethic and possess the capacity to work autonomously in both a team environment.
• Consistently exceed key performance metrics.
• Proven ability to foster relationships with industry analysts, drive favorable research coverage and be in touch with current marketing trends.

Candidates will stand out by exhibit the following attributes:

• Resourceful – able to work beyond available resources to drive extraordinary results.
• Able to craft a powerful brand narrative, lead and communicate powerfully.
• A highly skilled communicator, with excellent verbal, visual and face-to-face communication skills.
• A natural collaborator.
• Actively engaged in the work and management of his or her team.
• Self-motivated and comfortable operating in fluid contexts with minimal oversight.
• Dedicated to the coaching, mentoring and professional development of each team member.

Position may require occasional travel

This is not a complete listing of the job duties.  It is a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check that includes verification of vaccination status.

Ingram Micro requires all new associates to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Therefore, this position requires applicants to submit proof, prior to start date, that the successful applicant is fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Ingram Micro will comply with applicable laws regarding the reasonable accommodation of individuals with disabilities and/or sincerely held religious beliefs.  Applicants will be notified of the requirements of Ingram Micro’s COVID-19 policy and process for verification of vaccination status prior to the start of employment. 

Ingram Micro believes there is no place in our society for social injustice, discrimination, or racism. As a company we do not – and will not – tolerate these actions.

Ingram Micro Inc. is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.  

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