Job Description
Unilever’s mission is to add Vitality to Life. We meet everyday needs for nutrition, hygiene and personal care with brands that help people feel good, look good and get more out of life.
Unilever is among the Top 70 of the Fortune Global 500 Companies. We are also one of the world’s leading suppliers of fast moving consumer goods in foods, household and personal care products. Our purpose is to meet the everyday needs of people everywhere – to anticipate the aspirations of our consumers and customers and to respond creatively and competitively with branded products and services, which raise the quality of life.
SUMMARY: Develop and lead the implementation of integrated marketing programs in support of US brand objectives.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Lead the visioning, program development and execution of high-impact, high-consumer-touch programs that leverage Ben & Jerry’s strengths in Event Marketing, Public Relations, Product Development, Web and Retail Marketing. • Work, as appropriate, with in-house creative and promotion agencies to develop creative strategies and execute them • Generate program objectives, goals, and timelines and work cross-departmentally to ensure that key milestones are met and goals are achieved. • Identify key potential Social Mission partnerships for collaboration and incorporation into future national integrated marketing programs. • Manage relationships with key external partners (eg, musical talent, non profit partners) • Develop contract business points and negotiate contracts with vendors, and third party marketing campaign partners. • Manage effective budget forecasting and control • Develop effective post-program analysis
Supervise the management of the corporate sponsorship program.
Contribute to the development of direct reports through effective coaching and advocating for appropriate training opportunities.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
4+ years experience developing and executing complex events, project management and marketing programs.
Experience in analysis, statistics, and understanding of ROI methodology and evaluation.
Excellent project management skills, and experience in effectively managing staff and outside agencies and vendors.
Proven ability to be a creative and innovative thinker and putting plans in to action.
Must be able to work independently, to accomplish multiple tasks with limited direct supervision. Track record of successful creation and execution of marketing and sponsorship events.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Solid knowledge of computer software systems (Microsoft Project, Word, Excel, Windows NT).
Full days with the need for occasional weekend availability.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Occasionally required to lift up to 50 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Office environment, some repetitive motion required.
Ability to work in outdoor environments supporting events
Travel is expected approx. 30% of the time
The above cited duties and responsibilities describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that an incumbent may be expected to perform.
Please apply for this position at www.unileverusa-careers.com or call Unilever Peoplelink 888.775.0389
Or please click the following link or copy and paste it into your browser:
https://recruitment.unileverservices.com//MAIN/careerportal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=7710
Ben & Jerry's is an equal opportunity employer. It prohibits discrimination based on age, color, disability, national origin, race, religion, sex, veteran status and any other legally protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Employment is subject to verification of pre-employment drug-screening results and background investigation.
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