Senior Manager Consumer Marketing - Content & Story Telling

Company: Reynolds American
Location: Winston Salem
Posted on: October 12, 2020

Job Description:

Senior Manager - Story Telling & Content --- Vapor CONSUMER MARKETING DEPARTMENT Consumer Marketing leads the way for the growth and success of the iconic brands and revolutionary products of our operating companies by envisioning and implementing innovative and principled marketing strategies. In Consumer Marketing, branding is the most important manifestation of our vision and the successful candidate should have a strong drive and desire to grow brand equity for the future. Working in Consumer Marketing is ideal for strategic thinkers who are driven by challenging the status-quo, who build relationships and who can influence others in a complex, diverse environment. RAI believes that ongoing development opportunities are important to help our people and our companies achieve their goals. Consumer Marketing offers external development, including advanced degree education programs, design conferences, external classes, and seminars. There are numerous internal learning activities available, including leadership development courses, rotational assignments, cross-functional projects, and mentorship from experienced professionals to support and guide you in achieving your career aspirations. If you work well in a fast-paced, dynamic team environment and you want to positively drive change, then Consumer Marketing is a great place to build your career. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions) Overarching responsibilities: Responsibilities are related to the Vuse vapor brand. Understand the consumer, the category, and the brand---s high-level strategies. Leverage this knowledge to assist with the development and implementation of the brands--- omni-channel creative and tactical plans. Significant collaboration with cross departmental stakeholders from Activation; Agencies (AOR and Experiential); Trade; Integrated Brand Group (IBG). Principal duties and responsibilities: Collaborating with brand and agency partners to build an always-on ---content factory---, enabling us to continually generate new content, raise brand awareness, and boost engagement across the consumer journey for adult nicotine consumers. Identifying content opportunities and developing a consistent story telling strategy that strengthens our campaigns and streamline work streams in asset creation. Understanding the brand---s voice and audience --- supporting a consistent brand expression for digital editorial content across a variety of topics. Ensuring established editorial, stylistic, brand identity, usability, and accessibility requirements are met as needed. Managing relationship & communication with E-com team to ensure cohesive brand storytelling and digital experience design. Effectively communicate expectations to stakeholders across the organization to influence decision making. Collaborate with brand and agency partners to determine objectives, strategies and tactical plans. Develop and actively manage the collection, synthesis and analysis of tactical plans, including budget, metrics and key performance indicators. Assist in the development and ongoing evolution of brand equity programs and creative platforms. Facilitate the internal reviews and approvals of creative assets and marketing materials to support brand building activities and to drive the desired experience with adult tobacco consumers. Manage third party partners and stakeholders to integrate solutions. Drive strategic alignment of brand objectives utilizing brand codes. Ensure compliance with RAIIC legal, corporate, industry guidelines and marketing standards. Cross-collaborate with CRM: Manage the one-to-one consumer relationship marketing plan and contribute to development of multi-channel consumer experience journeys. Provide insights in collaboration with Strategy and Planning and other business partners to recommend program enhancements/optimizations based on learning to drive greater business impact. Support Op Plan preparation and planning for upcoming year. SKILLS AND BEHAVIORS A proactive and organized individual with demonstrated excellence in project management and coordination among cross-functional teams. Passion for brand marketing and understanding consumer values and needs. Strategic storyteller and influential communicator, with strong written and verbal presentation skills. Innate curiosity with an innovative mindset and creative thinking process. Results-driven and self-starter who can work well both independently and as part of a team. Influence external and internal partners without direct line authority. Adaptable to managing processes and disciplines through the organization, but also willing to drive pace and have the sense of urgency to deliver. Exude a can-do attitude, enthusiasm, and are solution oriented. EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS AND BENEFITS Education: Bachelor---s Degree required - marketing specialization is a plus. Graduate Degree (MBA) and/ or prior brand marketing experience in CPG category is a plus. Knowledge & Experience: 4 plus years working in a related field (experience of working in a digital/content production role preferred). Demonstrated experience and understanding of brand strategy and communication, consumer insights/research, program development, and business management. Strong analytical capabilities. Excellent project management skills, with demonstrated experience in prioritization, time management and attention to detail. Demonstrated experience in motivating people, strong communication/interpersonal skills, thinking/operating strategically, sound decision-making, and an appreciation of functions other than Marketing. Compensation/Targeted Bonus Competitive Annual Salary Targeted Annual Bonus Relocation assistance available for those who qualify. Benefit Summary Our company offers very competitive benefit plans, including: 401(k) plan that offers opportunity to save on pre- and post-tax basis up to 50 percent of eligible compensation. Company matches 100 percent of employee pre-tax/Roth (401k) contributions up to six percent Comprehensive health- and welfare-benefits package Eleven paid company holidays annually, plus a generous paid vacation plan based on length of service Company-paid sick and personal days, funeral leave and jury duty leave Confidential personal financial counseling service On-site health clinics and fitness centers A matching grants program that enables employees to direct and double their donations to qualifying charitable organizations of their choice Health-care advocacy service Volunteer service opportunities Federal credit union membership through Allegacy Federal Credit Union Extensive training opportunities Reynolds American Inc. and its affiliated companies is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Our organization offers a level of challenge, responsibility and creativity for motivated employees that stands apart from the crowd. We are also committed to employing a diverse workforce and valuing different perspectives, experiences and talents to maximize the company's potential for successfully achieving its business objectives. Only applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact us directly via email at TalentAcquisitionRJRT.com. California Privacy Notice Nearest Major Market: Salem Nearest Secondary Market: Winston Job Segment: Marketing MBA, Equity, Manager, Marketing Manager, Marketing, Finance, Management

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