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Twin Cities Based Searches . . .

Marketing Manager — CORPORATE

This client is looking for a Marketing Manager with CPG experience for its St. Paul office. The ideal candidate will understand the retail food industry, food distribution systems, brokers' networks, and ad agency processes. He or she will also be able to apply marketing principles and techniques, in particular identification of markets and resources, communication of product advantages, and execution of appropriate marketing activities. As the marketing lead for the staff in St. Paul, the Marketing Manager will develop and execute cost-effective consumer promotions and sponsorships and develop and maintain positive working relationships with manufacturers, processors, brokers, and key retailers.
Education and Experience Requirements: A bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing and at least five years experience in the retail food industry.

Assistant Broadcast Producer — ADVERTISING

This mid-sized agency client has an opening for a broadcast producer to work on their newest retail client. The job will be heavy in radio, sprinkled with periodic TV production. You'll be responsible for managing talent and other broadcast production duties.

Interactive Strategist — INTERACTIVE

As a senior interactive strategist, you would act as the strategist and thought leader for interactive and emerging technology marketing for this agency and its clients. You'd be responsible for building and promoting the agency's interactive offerings as well as providing leadership to agency staff in the arena of interactive strategy and related projects. If you'd enjoy building the agency's interactive business through 1) strategic business development and marketing, 2) pitching new business, and 3) cultivating additional business opportunities from current clients I'd love to hear from you.

CRM Director — CORPORATE

The CRM Director will assume responsibility of current loyalty reward programs for five brands ensuring that they are engineered appropriately and performing at a level that will effectively drive sales and maximize member engagement. The person in this position will also determine feasibility and design of future CRM initiatives for other brands. He/she will hire, develop, and lead an internal CRM staff and direct the work of external resources. A senior member of the marketing team, this position reports directly to the SVP Marketing. Significant Retail and Loyalty Marketing experience required.

Director of Business Development — DESIGN

As Director of Business Development you would be responsible for pursuing and closing key sales opportunities as well as managing the sales process. You'd also provide market feedback to the company leadership regarding competitive offerings and prospect needs. Your focus and responsibility would be to bring in the right kind of new business to the agency. This means finding clients who give access to all their decision-makers and appreciate the value the agency brings to the table. Requirements: Minimum of 4 years in a sales and/or business development function, ideally with an agency or creative firm; able to discuss and recommend services pertaining to marketing, design, and interactive projects in the manner of a seasoned professional in the creative services industry; and some knowledge of the technical aspects of web development. Applicants are encouraged to provide samples of their writing or proposal presentation materials.

Account Specialist — INTERACTIVE

If you combine web savvy with the ability to do data-driven marketing analysis and good people skills, this might be an exciting fit for you. In this position you will work with clients to develop both communication strategies and tactical programs for delivering fresh online content to their end customers on an ongoing basis. Quality control and evaluation through metrics are also part of the assignment. Must have a bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or electronic media as well as three years experience in marketing. Previous web authoring, content development, online publishing, or HTML coding experience is a plus.

Design Director — BRANDING/PACKAGE DESIGN

This agency wants a Design Director who can provide creative leadership with equal focus on directing and designing. Must take ownership for all creative activity against assigned brands and inspire team members in all phases of package design assignments. Expert design and computer skills required, with ability to visualize brand objectives and strategy.

New Business Development— DESIGN

This client is in a good spot, and they want to add the right sales talent to the mix. Not looking for silver bullets or turn-key capabilities, but they would like to get the right fit the first time. This client specializes in FOOD related categories with a KID MARKETING expertise. Your background should match.

Outside Minnesota . . .

Interactive Director of Account Services — DENVER

If you want to work with a nationally recognized interactive marketing agency that produces high-end, innovative, design-driven interactive, this might be the job for you! This agency has grown organically, from the ground-up, and partners with clients who appreciate a clear focus on design and innovation. Collaboration is also key: Account Services works closely with the creative and technical teams. The agency has an aggressive growth plan and is looking for a Director of Account Services who not only "gets" advertising within the interactive arena but also understands the workings of an effective, efficient business. If you are an experienced mentor and team leader with a head for analytics and business operations, the Rocky Mountains might be in your future.

Copywriter — INDIANAPOLIS

Indianapolis agency in exciting period of transition is looking for a copywriter who's going to help set the bar for insanely effective and original creative communication. You'll need a humble personality, ferocious work ethic, and a book that demonstrates concept chops and artful, insightful selling. You will need at least five years' agency experience and must be able to show great samples in a variety of media for healthcare and industrial clients, especially work directed to professional, OEM, and B2B audiences. Consumer experience with financial or healthcare clients is a plus. You'll need to be able to work well with art directors, production staff, account service, and a creative director. Advancement to ACD is a possibility for the right candidate. Must be able to think visually, strategically, and digitally. If you're the right person, we'll bring the right package including relo.

VP of Interactive Services — PORTLAND, OR

Got creative talent, focus, and a passion for exceptional aesthetic design? Then flex your executive muscles as a VP of Interactive Services. You will work closely with creative directors on major campaigns; influence customers' online brand impression and shopping experience; lead a team of technical and design experts; and never again hear the phrase "This is how we've always done it." If you are a customer-focused people person with extensive interactive expertise and an eye for detail, you should be part of our success. Superior project management skills and the ability to fulfill the expectations of Fortune 500 clients is a must! Salary to $150,000 plus relocation.

Senior Analyst — DALLAS

This Direct Marketing agency is looking for a Sr. Analyst to work on a telecommunications account. You'd be responsible for conducting the data and data analysis tasks necessary to generate campaign findings, analytic insights, and recommendations to enable continuous, measurable improvement for this client's direct marketing campaigns. You'd also use your database knowledge, programming skills and data manipulation / query tools to produce actionable reports (e.g. list counts, ad hoc queries, campaign summary reports, etc.) to meet client needs. Join this tight-knit family of AE's, creative and studio types, production gurus, brand planners, business analysts, marketing scientists, web developers and support staff, and you will have a part in developing smart, dynamic solutions for their clients. Salary to $75,000 plus relocation.