What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vice President of Marketing position at Stellar IT Solutions?
Job Title: Vice President of Marketing
Location: Highland, IL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Summary
We seek an experienced Vice President of Marketing to lead and manage worldwide marketing activities. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of overseeing product development, managing budgets, and driving strategic marketing initiatives. This role coordinates cross-functional teams across marketing, engineering, sales, finance, and manufacturing to successfully bring new products to market and expand existing ones. A strong emphasis is placed on market growth, customer satisfaction, and strategic direction for all product lines.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the company's strategic plan and corporate goals.
- Analyze sales records, research trends, and assess market developments to identify growth opportunities.
- Collaborate with external firms and market groups to determine customer needs and preferences, including conducting specialized surveys.
- Work with the sales team to estimate sales potential, enhance product applications, and improve competitive positioning.
- Participate in sales planning, forecasting (short-term and long-term), and overall strategy development.
- Conduct sales research to monitor current market conditions and emerging trends.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external agencies for marketing, economics, and business policy matters.
- Manage and develop the marketing team, including conducting performance reviews, supervising training, and fostering career growth.
- Provide strategic direction and oversight for all marketing programs and initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of experience in marketing, including experience in technology-based products and markets.
- Strong leadership and team management skills.
- We have demonstrated expertise in budgeting, product development, and market analysis.
- Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments to align marketing strategies with organizational goals.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with expanding global markets and driving product launches.
- Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
