Job Description
As the Senior Marketing Manager for GMC Trucks and Full-Size SUVs you will lead the strategic vehicle lifecycle plan including developing and executing positioning product launch go-to-market plan and growth initiatives to optimize sales and profitability. You will lead and partner with cross functional teams to deliver a comprehensive vehicle line plan that encompasses product pricing / incentives advertising promotions and retail channel. You will lead a team responsible for managing several high-priority vehicle lines including Sierra LD Sierra HD Sierra EV Canyon Savana and Yukon / XL. This position reports to the Global Buick and GMC Marketing Director.
Key Responsibilities Include :
- Develop and lead launch strategy for current programs and partner cross functionally on future product looking for overarching brand efficiencies and opportunities
- Devise product-driven marketing initiatives to optimize sales share variable profit and customer targets
- Ability to leverage and storytell through data to make informed decisions to implement and execute our strategy and communicate strategy to senior leaders
- Lead a large team of Marketing Managers Assistant Marketing Managers and Product Information Specialists; Drive successful execution of marketing strategies and develop a high performing team through feedback and coaching performance reviews and skill development
- Be the voice of the customer through deep knowledge of understanding the customers functional technical and emotional needs
- Drive insights and recommendations with a consumer-first mindset driven by data and a comprehensive understanding of the product brand segment trends and competitive landscape (current and future)
For each product :
Identify consumer insights competitive opportunities and segment trends to guide development of market strategy / tacticsLead target market definition positioning and key messagesDevelop and lead all stakeholders to a 4P launch plan from pre-launch through post-launch for new products and throughout lifecycle with a focus of driving growth profitability and loyaltyDevelop cohesive and segment-appropriate packaging trim and go to market strategies for each modelPartner with sales operations on monthly go-to-market plan recommendations including inventory analysis trim mix and packaging optimizations and production recommendationsCollaborate with Brand Strategy Team to develop compelling consumer insights and messaging strategyClosely partner with Product Marketing and Engineering on program lifecycle management and future program development. Identifying customer needs / wants developing initial model content and strategy and creating product wins for communicationsAssume leadership role in developing content for dealer product trainingImplement and create life-cycle appropriate special editions packaging adjustments and promotions to attain business objectives where appropriateCollaborate with PR / Communications and Advertising teams to develop key messages for media and social media and actively participate in media events as a subject matter expertCollaborate with Sales Operations Team in dealer communications and soliciting feedback to ensure plans can be effectively executed at retailEngage and partner with Order Fulfillment and Sales Operations in managing product distribution strategy and tactics including presenting to field team on consensus callsEnsure accuracy and effective messaging in all consumer communications dealer communications press releases dealer order guidesServe as SME of assigned products / segments to the wider GM organization. Provide guidance to develop a portfolio approach for marketing management.Essential Skills / Requirements
Bachelors degree8 years of experience in Divisional Marketing Product Marketing Branding Sales or Centers of Expertise MarketingAbility to work well in a complex team environment and marshal resources (people funding material support) to get things done; uses resources effectively and efficientlyAbility to work on multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlinesExperience leading a large team creating a positive culture for growth and development and managing cross-functional relationships while successfully achieving KPIsAbility to work well in a complex team environmentDemonstrated ability to own and effectively manage budgetsAbility to develop and communicate new and unique marketing ideas that will effectively drive consumers to actionAbility to make / recognize effective trade-off decisions and negotiate skillfully in tough situations with both internal and external groups can win concessions without damaging relationshipsAbility to make sound decisions based upon a mixture of analysis wisdom experience and judgmentA self-starter with the ability to think strategically develop creative solutions and communicate strategy and plans effectivelyExcellent oral and written communication skillsHighly developed presentation skills both in the development of materials and delivery of presentationHigh level of expertise within Microsoft Office Suite specifically Excel and PowerPointUnderstanding of Field sales organization and Dealer networkProven ability to use complex data to form in-depth analytical insights and synthesize data into critical information for different audiencesOccasional travel including some weekends and ability to occasionally work irregular hoursExperience developing and executing marketing strategy for a vehicle launch preferred
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week or other frequency dictated by their manager.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Required Experience :
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1