Featured Job Posting: Sr. Marketing Manager @ Kraft

by Angela Copeland | Aug 29, 2014 | Job Posting

Kraft Foods is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.

The Senior Marketing Manager is responsible for the general leadership of the Flavors and Powders business category under the limited direction of the Director of Marketing. Responsibilities include the coordination of Marketing, Sales, R&D and Operations support activities to achieve budgeted volume and income plans. Has responsibility for P&L performance.

Responsibilities:

1. Setting priorities and leading Sales, Technology, Finance, Production, Production Planning, Purchasing, Quality Assurance, Marketing Services and the Agency activities to achieve of the category’s business goals. Lead the development and communication of business and marketing plans.

2. Lead the business team in the development and implementation of business plans. Work with Technology counterparts and be recognized for functional expertise.

3. Design and Implement pricing strategies that maximize profits and limit downside risk. Coordinate and oversee requests and communications between customers, sales and Technology.

4. Perform market analysis to identify next generation of products that will generate significant growth. Provide a track record of delivering growth through breakthrough thinking. Supply up to date market information to sales and customers.

5. Develop advertising and sales materials to support growth with Marketing Services.

6. Collaborate with the Sales and Customer Service team and proactively handle sales related issues.

7. Collaborate with the Finance team and provide timely business trajectory guidance and forecasts.

8. Collaborate with the Operations team and proactively manage production, inventories and supply-chain and productivity matters.

9. Lead the business teams Innovation and New Product Development ( PAR-Product Approval Request) process.

10. Provide category training and insight to all internal functions. Be recognized as the Trusted Expert in Savory Flavors.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Kraft posting here.

Featured Job Posting: Senior Director of Program Development @ Time Warner

by Angela Copeland | Aug 29, 2014 | Job Posting

Time Warner is seeking a Senior Director of Program Development in Los Angeles, CA.

The Sr. Director, Program Development for Series will oversee the daily development process and work with SVP to set overarching department strategy and goals. Specifically, the role will: 1) generate and create original and unique show concepts for all CNN networks; 2) manage/coordinate the development/production of projects for CNN Original Series projects; 3) partner with SVP to set department strategy, goals, team development initiatives; 4) provide guidance and leadership to team on development projects. This position will cultivate and maintain relationships with the selling community. They will identify external production companies for project assignments and new development. When needed take new project pitches, assess and communicate the ideas internally and make recommendations for action. Work both alone and with production partners to develop content for CNN networks as well as work with external production companies and distributors on behalf of CNN. Be the liaison between internal departments, to communicate and coordinate information flow for all applicable projects. When needed oversee the pre-production, production and post-production process on all applicable pilots, presentations, specials and CNN projects. Keep track of incoming creative material. This person will be an expert on the news/information, lifestyle, and pop culture entertainment space. They must have excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to multi-task and be successful in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Time Warner posting here.

Featured Job Posting: Marketing Manager @ American Queen

by Angela Copeland | Aug 28, 2014 | Job Posting

The American Queen Steamboat Company is seeking a Marketing Manager in Memphis, TN.

This  position is responsible to the Marketing team and President/COO for the strategic development and successful implementation of all travel agent channel marketing projects.  This person will use their judgment and initiative to organize, manage, and successfully completed all tactics as determined by Senior Management.  This position is focused on generating sales in cooperation with both internal and external stakeholders through the timely and effective development and execution of multiple marketing vehicles.

To learn more, and to apply online, visit the American Queen posting here.

Featured Job Posting: Director of CRM @ Beats by Dre

by Angela Copeland | Aug 28, 2014 | Job Posting

Beats by Dre is seeking a Director of CRM in Los Angeles, CA.

Details:

• This person is responsible for leading a team to manage data-driven intelligence and insights of our services to maximize Beats marketing programs.
• Identify and implement best practices that drive utilization, standardization, maximize data gathering and insights.
• Develop strategic recommendations to improve the effectiveness of the tools and/or information-gathering techniques based upon detailed analysis and extensive internal and external client feedback.
• Lead the definition of data measurement processes and framework in collaboration with the marketing and sales teams

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the Beats by Dre posting here.

Featured Job Posting: Director, Office for Curriculum at USC

by Angela Copeland | Aug 27, 2014 | Job Posting

The University of Southern California is seeking a Director for the Office of Curriculum in Los Angeles, CA.

The Director for Curriculum is responsible for knowing all positions within the structure of the Office for Curriculum – to ensure that all existing responsibilities are handled in a timely and collegial manner and any new projects are assigned and managed. The Director is charged with balancing workload and maintaining the appropriate staffing for the office and each project. The Director must work to meet the curriculum-related needs of faculty, students, and staff while maintaining the integrity of the office and working within a defined budget.

To learn more, or to apply online, visit the USC website here.

Featured Job Posting: IT Supervisor @ Thomas & Betts

by Angela Copeland | Aug 27, 2014 | Job Posting

Thomas & Betts is seeking an IT Supervisor in Memphis, TN.

Featured Job Posting: Director of Development @ Alzheimer’s Day Services

by Angela Copeland | Aug 26, 2014 | Job Posting

Alzheimer’s Day Services is seeking a Director of Development in Memphis, TN.

Under the direction of the Executive Director or designee, the Development Director plans, organizes, directs and coordinates new, ongoing and special project funding programs, as well as creates and manages marketing and communications for Alzheimer’s Day Services through established fundraising and marketing goals to ensure measurable annual growth.

Responsibilities:

1. Fundraising and donor stewardship
   1. Creates an annual actionable development plan in order to raise pre-determined amount of funding.
   2. Identifies funding projects and creates compelling needs statements for each area.
   3. Plans and coordinates solicitations for ongoing support from individuals, corporations, civic groups, CFC, and foundations.
   4. Develops grant proposals that fund general operating, program and capital expenses.
   5. Researches grant opportunities
   6. Prepares and submits grant proposals.
   7. Provides granting organizations updates and reports as needed.
   8. Develops and implements an endowment-building program and a major gifts program.
   9. Researches, designs and implements strategies to increase gifts to the endowment and scholarship funds, donations of in-kind items and planned giving.
   10. Analyzes and evaluates the outcomes of all fundraising activities including income, expenses and volunteer hours.  Makes recommendations upon this review.
   11. Acknowledges all gifts in an appropriate and timely fashion.
   12. Develops and implements appropriate donor stewardship and recognition strategies.
   13. Maintains active, positive relationship with donors throughout year.
   14. Trains board members and other volunteers in marketing, solicitation and other development activities.

1. Special Events
   1. Oversees planning for special events including obtaining sponsorships, solicitation of gifts and preparation of related printed materials and publications.
   2. Manages and supports Special Events Coordinator and/or contracted development personnel in his/her role.
   3. Works with volunteer committees to achieve goals of each event.

1. Database management and donor research
   1. Develops strategies for identifying, cultivating and soliciting new donors.
   2. Monitors the maintenance of the donor database.
   3. Maintains, tracks and balances financial records of ADS to fundraising database monthly in coordination with ADS’ Controller and in accordance with standards.

1. Marketing and Public Relations
   1. Develops and distributes marketing and public relations materials.
   2. Serves as an official representative for ADS as needed, in coordination with Executive Director.
   3. Engages the public to create awareness and educate the community on the mission and needs of ADS such as attendance at community and corporate health fairs, expos, church groups, civic organizations.
   4. Supervises the quarterly publication of “HeartBeats”, the ADS newsletter.
   5. Monitors and updates the agency website and other social media outlets.
   6. Maintains comprehensive calendar of marketing, development and fundraising activities.
   7. Increases visibility of development activities and maintains good public relations.
   8. Develops a positive relationship with Mid-South media sources.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to Ruthann G. Shelton at execdir@alzheimersdayservices.org.