Manager Creative Services Job in Neptune City, New Jersey US

Central Garden Pet Company (NASDAQ:CENT), is a leading innovator, marketer and producer of quality branded products for the pet, lawn and garden supplies markets. Our Pet Division is seeking a Manager Creative Services. This position will be located in Neptune City, NJ.

 

The Manager, Creative Services reports to the Director of Creative Services and serves as the liaison between the brand teams, sales and external creative resources to execute marketing and communications projects. This position will assist in development of marketing and communication programs to meet internal client’s strategic objectives.

 

Please visit our website for additional information. www.central.com

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·         Provide single point of contact for the creative service needs of internal departments

·         Coordinates with other marketing subject matter experts to deliver an integrated communication solution based on client needs

·         Manage the overall client relationship by setting and delivering upon client expectations. Ensuring deliverables meet client’s strategy and drive the business forward based on client objectives

·         Develop effective marketing and communication campaigns by managing entire process. Understands project brief/strategy, budgets, timelines, oversees agency’s creative development, and successfully executes program through printing, production, and communication

·         Manager focuses on developing and strengthening positive client relationships at all levels, and for overall client satisfaction to client business marketing and communication objectives

·         Manage, coach and develop other team members to excel as partners and future leaders within the organization

·         Create a positive work environment that encourages collaboration by managing relationships with internal and external resources

 

 

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS/EDUCATION

 

·         Requires a thorough understanding of creative briefs and digital asset libraries

·         Requires knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite software

·         Requires strong communication and problem solving skills

·         Requires ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects

·         Requires flexibility and the ability to adapt to change

·         Requires good listening skills and the ability to work as part of a team

·         Requires understanding of various marketing channels. (e.g., direct, email, POS, web, packaging)

·         General knowledge of creative process (e.g., design programs, color (CMYK, PMS))

·         4 year Bachelors degree in marketing or communications - this is not a design position.

·         7 - 10 years agency or client marketing experience

·         Client management experience

·         Agency experience a plus

·         Experience with a CPG or retail brand a plus

·         Advanced skill working with outside vendors and agencies as well as internal “clients”

 

WORKING CONDITIONS

           

·         Must be willing to travel 10-15% of the time for business.

 

 

CENTRAL GARDEN PET IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER