Marketing & Brand Management Specialist

Serve as a central resource for all brand-related information and coordinate with business partners in creating and deploying brand-building programs. Educate business partners on brand-related issues and opportunities Establish short- and long-term goals, competitive positions, and strategies for market segment Develop and deploy programs to maximize the distribution channels to market, increase business opportunities, and increase retention of current business in the market segment Identify segment expectations, behaviors, and attitudes and use this understanding to develop initiatives that ensure that the customer’s experience delivers on the brand Identify segment trends and opportunities to understand the changing marketplace and ensure that the needs and priorities of the segments are consistently taken into consideration to keep the company competitive Identify strategies, develop plans, and lead initiatives that meet the needs of the market segment. Set direction for project teams and influence stakeholders to ensure products, services, and marketing programs meet the needs of this segment Establish goals and set targets to measure success of programs for the market segment Work with communication managers, identify and direct what needs to be communicated in the market segment, based on research, competitive positioning, and value propositions, and delivered through marketing plans Partner with business areas to execute and gain adoption of programs in the field and at the account-specific level Job Specifications: Typically has the following skills or abilities: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field, or equivalent experience 4+ years of experience in product or brand management Advanced understanding of brand management concepts and building/execution techniques Solid working knowledge of MS Office, PowerPoint, Word, and Excel Proven ability to develop and execute marketing strategies Ability to elevate the perception of our corporate brand and our company Excellent project management skills and experience managing large projects Proven track record of influencing constituents for optimal results Excellent organization skills, detail-oriented and ability to multitask Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills Flexible and able to change priorities and direction quickly and effectively

Strong analytical skills required

Ability to write and present clear and concise reports

Preferred Skills:

• Extensive experience with event strategy and building the experience
• Handling logistics
• Working with the sales team on execution
• Planning the event from start to finish

Compensation range for the role is listed below. Applicable salary ranges may differ across markets.Actual pay will be determined based on experience and other job-related factors permitted by law. As a part of the compensation package, this role may include eligible bonuses and commissions. For more information regarding VSP Vision benefits, please click here.

VSP Vision is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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