Senior Marketing Manager

Instant Impact; Austin (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Instant Impact in Minnesota is seeking a Senior Marketing Manager to drive strategic client partnerships, operational excellence, and business growth. You will lead cross-functional teams, translate client objectives into briefs, and expand existing business with data-driven insights.

The role requires strong leadership, deep knowledge of print/POS marketing, and a proven track record of growing client relationships while delivering measurable value.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in print/POS marketing or procurement outsourcing environment.
• Strong knowledge of POS procurement, production, merchandising, or promotional marketing programs.
• Demonstrated leadership or people management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead client relationships, meetings, reviews, and planning sessions to discuss performance and strategy.
• Translate client objectives into clear briefs and review concepts for alignment with goals.
• Oversee cross-functional teams to deliver campaigns from concept to delivery on time and budget.
• Analyze performance data, prepare business reviews, and present recommendations to clients and leadership.

Skills

Client relationship mgmt

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data-driven insights

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Are you a client-focused leader with experience in print, or point-of-sale (POS) display programming experience? We're looking for a Senior Marketing Manager to join our client's team and help drive strategic client partnerships, operational excellence, and business growth.

In this role, you'll serve as a trusted advisor to key clients, leading cross-functional teams to deliver innovative marketing and procurement solutions while identifying opportunities to expand existing business.

What You'll Do

Client Leadership & Relationship Management

• Serve as the primary day-to-day strategic contact for client stakeholders, building trusted and lasting relationships.
• Lead client meetings, business reviews, presentations, and planning sessions to discuss performance, strategy, and future opportunities.
• Develop a deep understanding of client brands, business objectives, and market dynamics to deliver exceptional service and value.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement strategies, buying cycles, sustainability initiatives, and product innovation.
• Drive account growth by expanding existing business relationships and exceeding commercial targets.
• Champion innovative solutions that enhance client outcomes and strengthen long-term partnerships.

Project & Program Management

• Oversee multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to ensure seamless execution from concept through delivery.
• Anticipate challenges, proactively elevate risks, and develop practical solutions to keep projects moving forward.
• Support sustainability initiatives by incorporating environmentally responsible practices into project planning and execution.

Creative & Brief Development

• Partner with clients to translate campaign objectives and brand standards into clear, actionable briefs.
• Review creative concepts, prototypes, and samples to ensure alignment with client expectations and project goals.
• Provide strategic guidance throughout the development process to maintain quality and consistency.

Performance & Business Insights

• Analyze financial performance, project metrics, and service-level agreements to ensure objectives are met.
• Prepare and present business reviews, campaign results, and strategic recommendations to clients and internal leadership.
• Leverage data-driven insights to identify opportunities for optimization and continued account growth.

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years of experience within a print, point-of-sale (POS), point of purchase (POP), marketing agency, or procurement outsourcing environment, supporting consumer packaged goods (CPG) or retail brands.
• Strong knowledge of POS procurement, production, merchandising, or promotional marketing programs.
• Previous leadership or people management experience.
• Demonstrated success managing and growing client accounts while driving revenue and profitability.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional teams, including marketing, procurement, operations, and supply chain.
• Exceptional project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Outstanding communication, presentation, and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong commercial acumen with a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Work with high-profile consumer brands and cross-functional teams.
• Influence strategic initiatives while managing impactful client relationships.
• Join a collaborative, fast-paced environment where innovation and continuous improvement are valued.
• Play a key role in driving business growth and delivering exceptional client experiences.

If you're passionate about client partnership, strategic account management, and delivering best-in-class marketing and procurement solutions, we'd love to connect with you.

*Not in the area, but open to relocating? Relocation assistance is an option!*