Vendor Relations & Marketing Manager

Why Nadel

Nadel, an internationally renowned creative marketing, promotional products, and merchandise solutions company (www.nadel.com), is seeking a Vendor Relations & Marketing Manager for our headquarters in Culver City! With over 60 years of experience, Nadel combines the dynamic feel of a startup with the stability of an established leader in the industry.

At Nadel, we’re passionate about what we do—designing and producing innovative materials that drive our clients’ success and transform their businesses. Our unique culture starts with our goal to be great. Simply put, our services are marketing oriented, rather than product oriented. We focus on problem-solving and exceeding client goals while delivering on target and within budget. Join us and see how we make a meaningful impact in our clients' businesses!

This role is in-office at our Culver City location.

Job Overview

The Vendor Relations & Marketing Manager will lead a dynamic team responsible for sourcing, vendor relations, compliance, and marketing initiatives. Reporting directly to the Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), this role emphasizes building and maintaining strong vendor partnerships, overseeing category management, ensuring product safety and sustainability, identifying new product opportunities, refining marketing materials, and developing impactful marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.

The ideal candidate will possess exceptional leadership skills, a proactive mindset, demonstrated success in negotiating competitive terms, and a commitment to fostering a collaborative work environment. This is a unique opportunity to grow with a stable, reputable company celebrating over 60 years of success.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a global strategic vendor management program to enhance supplier relationships, control costs, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with standards and requirements.
• Lead, mentor, and motivate a team while fostering a culture of collaboration and ensuring exceptional support for Branding Consultants, vendors, and suppliers.
• Provide strategic support to the sales team by delivering relevant data, market trends, and new product insights to empower their success.
• Oversee the internal compliance program, regularly enhancing protocols to adhere to product safety and social responsibility standards.
• Stay current on industry trends and best practices, integrating new strategies and technologies to enhance the sourcing and marketing processes.
• Research and evaluate competitive products, pricing, and market trends, maintaining databases to support strategic decision-making.
• Address escalated supplier issues, providing resolutions or escalating complex matters to the CSO as necessary.
• Collaborate with Sales, Production, and other departments to strengthen cross-functional relationships and ensure proactive follow-up.
• Work with the team to guide the creation of written and visual marketing materials, ensuring alignment with brand messaging and goals.
• Work with the CSO in managing social media presence across platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, websites, press releases) for all our brands.
• Be a part of the team that enforces brand consistency through standardized logos, style guides, and visual identity across any and all customer-facing materials.
• Work with the events team to coordinate, plan, and participate in events and trade shows throughout the year.
• Represent the company at offsite events, strengthening vendor and supplier relationships to enhance brand presence.
• Recommend and implement strategies for more effective marketing campaigns across relevant channels.
• Oversee the maintenance, order fulfillment, and inventory management of promotional materials.
• Analyze vendor, sourcing, and marketing data to identify trends and opportunities for process improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on team performance, team productivity, and customer feedback to senior management.
• Perform other related duties and manage special projects as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in client services, vendor relations, marketing, or project management, including at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Proven success in selecting vendors, negotiating contracts, monitoring performance, and mitigating risks to optimize the supply chain and ensure compliance.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team while fostering a positive and collaborative environment.
• Superior communication and customer service skills, with the ability to adapt communication styles to diverse personalities.
• Strong organizational, time management, and decision-making skills with keen attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
• Thrives in a performance-driven environment, balancing customer satisfaction with company goals while adapting to changing priorities.
• Capable of managing tasks with minimal supervision while effectively prioritizing workload.
• Friendly, approachable, and outgoing personality, with the ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop a team.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly PowerPoint) and graphic design tools (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Communications, or a related field preferred (relevant experience may substitute for education).
  
  

Salary range: $85,000-$95,000

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