Manager, Marketing Activation
Apply NowCompany: Murphy Oil Corporation
Location: El Dorado, AR 71730
Description:
Job Posting
This position provides the opportunity for the new team member to be based in either the Murphy USA (El Dorado, AR) or QuickChek (Whitehouse Station, NJ) corporate office.
The Manager, Marketing Activation - Murphy USA will provide effective day-to-day leadership and support across Murphy USA marketing planning and execution. The Manager will exercise an omnichannel toolkit to drive Brand objectives: Advertising, Content, Grassroots / Event, Partnership, Signage, Social, and overall Omnichannel Experience. The Manager, Marketing Activation will be responsible for the coordination and execution of cross-functional projects, initiatives, and rollouts. This will be accomplished by applying managing - directly and through influence - a heavily matrixed set of cross-functional partners, external agencies, vendor community, and sponsorship partners. The Manager will work closely with Marketing and Brand leadership and will have curiosity and understanding of the business and the way Marketing can benefit business goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Director, Marketing Activation, operationalizes annual marketing plan and develop Sales Period-level strategies for the go-to-market
Partners with senior Marketing leadership team, Brand & Category Marketing peers, Loyalty, Food & Beverage, Center Store Merchandising, and other partners to ensure projects are well orchestrated and executed
Successfully deploys a comprehensive marketing plan - annually and by Sales Period - involving and/or informing cross-functional partners as necessary
Manages agency of record (AOR) day-to-day, signage agency, and sponsorship partners, developing clear process, and communication
Leads content marketing development for Enterprise including social channels
Effectively packages and communicates results for Marketing Activation leadership
Applies lessons learned on subsequent program iterations and identifies opportunities to improve outcomes and processes, as well as to reduce costs
Advocates for Marketing Activation function across specific brands and cross-Enterprise by developing strong internal relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in Marketing, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
Omnichannel marketing experience (brick-and-mortar, digital, mobile)
Partnership skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presenter, able to convey a story as well as present and defend a pitch
Meticulous and highly organized with strong project management capabilities
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Proactive with a self-starter mentality, strong collaborator and collaborative nature
Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn, demonstrates a growth-mindset
Ability to adapt with shifting priorities and comfortable with ambiguity
This position provides the opportunity for the new team member to be based in either the Murphy USA (El Dorado, AR) or QuickChek (Whitehouse Station, NJ) corporate office.
The Manager, Marketing Activation - Murphy USA will provide effective day-to-day leadership and support across Murphy USA marketing planning and execution. The Manager will exercise an omnichannel toolkit to drive Brand objectives: Advertising, Content, Grassroots / Event, Partnership, Signage, Social, and overall Omnichannel Experience. The Manager, Marketing Activation will be responsible for the coordination and execution of cross-functional projects, initiatives, and rollouts. This will be accomplished by applying managing - directly and through influence - a heavily matrixed set of cross-functional partners, external agencies, vendor community, and sponsorship partners. The Manager will work closely with Marketing and Brand leadership and will have curiosity and understanding of the business and the way Marketing can benefit business goals.
PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the leadership of the Director, Marketing Activation, operationalizes annual marketing plan and develop Sales Period-level strategies for the go-to-market
Partners with senior Marketing leadership team, Brand & Category Marketing peers, Loyalty, Food & Beverage, Center Store Merchandising, and other partners to ensure projects are well orchestrated and executed
Successfully deploys a comprehensive marketing plan - annually and by Sales Period - involving and/or informing cross-functional partners as necessary
Manages agency of record (AOR) day-to-day, signage agency, and sponsorship partners, developing clear process, and communication
Leads content marketing development for Enterprise including social channels
Effectively packages and communicates results for Marketing Activation leadership
Applies lessons learned on subsequent program iterations and identifies opportunities to improve outcomes and processes, as well as to reduce costs
Advocates for Marketing Activation function across specific brands and cross-Enterprise by developing strong internal relationships
QUALIFICATIONS
5+ years of experience in Marketing, Business, or related field (Master's preferred)
Omnichannel marketing experience (brick-and-mortar, digital, mobile)
Partnership skills, with ability to influence cross-functional teams
Analytical mindset and data-driven decision-making
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong presenter, able to convey a story as well as present and defend a pitch
Meticulous and highly organized with strong project management capabilities
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required
Proactive with a self-starter mentality, strong collaborator and collaborative nature
Strong curiosity and eagerness to learn, demonstrates a growth-mindset
Ability to adapt with shifting priorities and comfortable with ambiguity