Supports brand portfolio strategy, develops communications and investment briefs, manages strategic agency relationships, responds to brand association inquiries, and directs creative work for brand partnerships. The role collaborates across disciplines and stakeholders to launch cohesive, high-quality brand initiatives while managing multiple projects, priorities, and campaigns in a matrixed environment.
The Brand Project Manager is a skilled marketer, motivated strategic thinker, and talented project manager. This individual will play a critical role in supporting brand strategy for a strategic client of Group O. This is a highly collaborative role that works with cross-functional stakeholders and partners to launch a best-in-class with our clients.
Key Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Brand Portfolio Strategy
- Defining and evangelizing who we (DIRECTV) are and what we stand for
- Enterprise brand strategic
- Co-authoring brand portfolio strategy brief including communications objectives, investment approach, and informing cohesion in the visual identity
- Brand Portfolio Strategy
Strategic agency management- Manage relationships with strategy agency partner
- Day-to-day agency of record management
- Brand Association Inquiries
- First point of contact for all brand association inquiries
- Brand Partnerships Creative
- Serves as creative director for all brand partnerships
- Oversees all partnership design and messaging projects
Job Qualifications
Skills and Qualifications:
- Strong literal and lateral thinking skills and the ability to devise unique, original solutions to complex marketing problems.
- Ability to project manage across multiple disciplines/TV products and operate in a matrixed environment.
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
- Proven ability to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders.
- Flexible, positive, and adaptable attitude– adjusts easily to changing priorities and evolving campaigns.
- Strategic thinker and self-starter who proactively develops recommendations and strategies associated with the role.
- Ability to work successfully on multiple projects simultaneously; must demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management.
- Possess exceptional attention to detail.
Physical Requirements : N/A
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care)
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 10.5 Paid Holidays
- Career Development Opportunities
About
At Group O, it’s our employees who we value most. That’s why we provide a supportive environment where employees are given every opportunity to excel. Group O offers a wide variety of careers with room for professional growth and advancement, and we are always looking for motivated individuals to join our team. At Group O, our employees’ health and well-being is equally as important as the work they perform. We back up that philosophy by providing a competitive benefits package that supports now and for their future.In 1974, Bob Ontiveros saw an opportunity to live the American dream and build a company for himself and his family. 50 years later, the packaging company he originally founded out of the back of his station wagon - Group O is ranked by the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce as one of the top five Latino-owned businesses in the country. Group O has gained prestige for helping Fortune 500 companies like Samsung, Michelin, Caterpillar, and PepsiCo turn their most complex business challenges into centers of profitability and efficiency. Headquartered in Milan, IL, Group O employs over 1,200 employees.
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