Executive Director, Catalog Marketing

Project DaVinci

 Executive Director, Catalog Marketing

 

We are looking for people who love a challenge and want to get in on the ground floor of an amazing new venture – the founding of a new WPP company that has partnered with Dell Computers. Play a role in the creation of a global entity while working in exciting Austin, Texas. We offer a competitive compensation package and the opportunity to do great work for terrific clients with a talented team.

 

We are currently looking for an Executive Director of Catalog Marketing to oversee the catalog team for our Dell account. This individual will be responsible for leading our catalog teams in best practices and helping maximize sales and profitability of Dell’s catalog channel, domestically and internationally.  This role is primarily strategic and consultative. The ideal candidate must have the ability to apply best practices in multi-channel catalog marketing and interface with the client at an executive level. 

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:Develops global and local strategies to maximize sales and profitability of traditional and digital catalogs for both consumer and business to business catalog effortsIdentifies opportunities required to right size catalog investment in a multi-channel sales environment: phone, web and retailWorks in a tightly integrated leadership team to manage the execution of catalogs, including merchandising, creative, scheduling, circulation, production Develops and leads an integrated global catalog “center of excellence” on behalf of clientRefines reporting, tracking, and impact of catalog campaigns on other marketing channels Plays a lead relationship role with client and interfaces on priority catalog changes Develops budgets and manages catalog teams to meet budget targets for all projectsResponsible for interviewing, hiring, training and evaluation of catalog staffLeads and takes accountability for catalog workflow and productionAdditional duties may be assigned

 

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

 15+ years catalog marketing, ideally selling both business and consumer goods Demonstrated experience with both digital and traditional catalogs Experienced in a hybrid distribution environment: direct (phone and web), traditional retail, business partners International experience not mandatory, but preferred Proven leadership skills and a consultative approach Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills Agency background a plus Strong organizational skills, comfortable in working with virtual teams Flexible and adaptive to changing client priorities Travel up to 25%

 

To apply, please submit your cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to careers@davincistart.com .  Please reference job code CatEx—A08 in the subject line.  EOE.