Job description

About Us

​​​​​​As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand.  Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Branch Marketing Manager to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team.

Position highlights include:

• Competitive Compensation with multiple bonus opportunities
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
• Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Establishes, in conjunction with Director, Branch Operations, marketing goals to ensure share of market and profitability of products, spare parts and accessories sales.
• Develops and executes marketing programs and plans, both short and long range, to ensure the achievement of preceding goals.
• Participates in overall branch management through providing counsel and input to Director.
• Recommends overall strategies and develops plans to implement strategies.
• Makes recommendations relative to budget allocations by specific media type and application.
• Participates in department budget development process and regularly monitors and analyzes department progress vs. plans and budget, industry developments, and company communications.
• Plans and oversees the branch's advertising and promotion activities, including print, electronic, and digital outlets.
• Communicates with outside advertising agencies and corporate marketing communications personnel regarding ongoing campaigns.
• Works with writers and artists and oversees copywriting, design, layout, media planning and production of promotional materials.
• Works with assigned manager (Director, Sales or Dealer Development) to produce and distribute dealer marketing and communications programs.
• May create and produce certain materials; other materials will be created and produced by outside sources.
• Evaluates market reactions to advertising programs; communicates with management about conditions and changes to ensure the timely adjustment of marketing and communications strategy and plans to meet changing market or competitive conditions.
• Uses available market research in evaluation and planning process; may conduct market research when appropriate or necessary.
• Supervises ancillary programs, including but not limited to, dealer database and dealer locator, Marketing Advantage Program (MAP) and iCademy® participation.
• May supervise administrative support necessary for the effective operation of the branch advertising and marketing functions.

Specifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Engineering or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 10+ years related experience preferred.
• Performs work under minimal supervision.
• Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff.
• Basic Microsoft software knowledge, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Office.
• Desktop publishing knowledge, including Adobe—Photo Shop/In Design, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; Must be comfortable developing and delivering presentations.
• Basic SAP experience preferred.
• Must be able to travel 5+ consecutive days per month by road and/or air.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Work Location: In person

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