Associate Channel Marketing Manager, Auto & Hardware

WD-40 Company (UK); United States; Remote; USD 82,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Associate Channel Marketing Manager in a remote role that empowers you to drive marketing execution for key retail accounts. In this dynamic position, you will develop and implement strategic marketing plans, strengthen customer relationships, and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams. This role offers the chance to broaden your skill set and influence decision-making within a supportive and values-aligned organization. With a focus on growth and innovation, you will play a crucial role in enhancing brand equity and driving business success. If you are passionate about marketing and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance, 80-95% company-paid premium

Dental and vision insurance

401K match

Short-day Fridays

Vacation

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Sales and Marketing in the CPG industry.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement customer-specific marketing plans.
• Measure and report on ROI and in-market activation results.

Skills

Sales and Marketing

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Trade Marketing

Strategic Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Communications

Job description

Associate Channel Marketing Manager, Auto & Hardware

• Category: Marketing
• Country: United States
• Location: Remote

Overview

As the Associate Channel Marketing Manager, Auto & Hardware, you play a crucial role in driving marketing execution for key retail accounts. You bring a strong tactical foundation while expanding your strategic capabilities in a high-visibility position.

In this role, you own key initiatives, develop channel-specific marketing plans, and work cross-functionally with sales, brand, digital, and innovation teams. You thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and leverage your expertise to enhance retailer relationships, drive brand equity, and fuel business growth.

This is a growth-focused position within a small, agile team, providing you with the opportunity to broaden your skill set, influence decision-making, and take on increasing responsibility as you advance in your career.

This is a remote role with an opportunity to work from anywhere in the US.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Develop and implement customer-specific marketing plans that align with broader brand and channel strategies.
• Execute account-specific marketing activities, including special packs, POP displays, merchandising, and promotions.
• Utilize shopper behavior data to craft targeted marketing programs that enhance the in-store and online shopping experience.
• Work closely with sales, innovation, supply chain, and digital teams to ensure seamless execution and alignment with business objectives.
• Strengthen customer relationships through customized, results-driven marketing programs that drive brand equity and category growth.
• Measure and report on ROI, post-promotion analysis, and in-market activation results, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Stay ahead of competitive challenges by developing trade narratives and strategic recommendations that drive business growth.
• Support sales teams with marketing insights and execution plans to enhance customer joint business planning efforts.
• Oversee agency partners to ensure seamless execution of marketing initiatives.

What You’ll Bring To The Role

• 3+ years of experience in Sales and Marketing within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry
• Strong foundation in tactical execution, with the ability to develop strategic thinking over time
• Proven ability to independently manage and execute retail marketing initiatives
• Solid experience in trade marketing, category leadership, and shopper insights
• Strong analytical skills to assess market trends, performance metrics, and ROI
• Ability to manage multiple projects across different timelines while meeting deadlines
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and external agency partners
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field
• Up to 40% travel.
• Must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. and should not require visa sponsorship now or in the future to legally work in the United States.

Total Rewards

$82K to $100K per year base salary plus 10% - 15% profit-sharing contribution to your retirement account and annual cash incentive reward. Salary is determined by multiple factors including relevant experience, knowledge, skills, other job-related qualifications, and alignment with market data.

• Medical insurance, 80-95% company-paid premium
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401K match
• Short-day Fridays
• Vacation

Why You Should Apply

• A strong values-aligned organization where contributions are acknowledged and rewarded, and where 91% of our tribe experiences a sense of belonging.
• A learning-based culture where 85% of our tribemates believe they can achieve their career objectives.
• Over 91% employee engagement as of the January 2024 global employee survey results.
• 99% of our tribemates report that they “love to tell people that they work for WD-40 Company”!

Please, only consider employment with WD-40 Company if you feel as strongly about our values as we do: We live, breathe, and play by our values every day.

Thank you for considering WD-40 Company in your career search!

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At WD-40 Company we foster a culture of inclusion where all individuals are recognized, valued, respected, and experience a sense of belonging. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to individual characteristics that make us unique such as our backgrounds, experiences, qualities, talents, traits, beliefs, and preferences.