Divisional Marketing Director - North America

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of Divisional Marketing Director at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

The Divisional Marketing Director | North America Professional Animal leads annual go-to-market planning for all outlets (eCommerce, Marketplaces, Retail, Distributors, etc.), marketing campaign strategies, product assortment and development strategies, message and content planning, and advertising. This individual leads a team that develops brand-right engagement strategies to drive market share, revenue, and traffic by engaging new and returning customers with compelling content and offers. Increasing brand preference and maintaining brand affinity across all channels, this individual's team will deliver on Wahl's vision to be the leading animal grooming brand of choice.

This role leads the marketing team by developing end-to-end strategic marketing plans for key differentiators and priority activities and expanding market share while deepening the breadth of current end-customer relationships. This role also leads the product management team by directing product assortment and product development strategies to achieve sales and profitability growth goals.

• Experience in change management and developing a high-performance marketing team that work across multiple categories and product portfolios.
• Experience in developing marketing programs and go-to-market strategies for multiple retail channels.
• Expert knowledge of marketing competencies including strategic planning, content planning, campaign development and product management, brand communications, consumer insights, market research, and customer retention and acquisition. Also has good understanding of social & earned media marketing, paid search/internet marketing and digital analytics, DSPs, marketplace/ecommerce selling.
• Experience at creating end user value.
• High degree of business acumen – classic marketing, budget management and P&L understanding.
• Ability to effectively communicate at executive level.
• Ability to work cross functionally with multiple business functions.
• Ability to clearly articulate a compelling vision and strategy.
• Lead agency & partner relationships.
• Analytical mindset and ability to synthesize complex information, connect ideas with data, and present in digestible, easy to understand format.
• Undergraduate degree required; Master's degree is desirable

Wahl Clipper Corporation, a global manufacturer of branded Consumer and Professional products, has an exciting opportunity for a team-oriented individual to fill the role of Divisional Marketing Director at our Global Headquarters in Sterling, Illinois.

Why Wahl?

We are proud to celebrate over 100 years as the standard for grooming products used by barbers and hairdressers all over the world. Professionals and home users have relied on our innovative clippers, trimmers and personal care products for an entire century.

Today, the fourth generation of the Wahl Family remains deeply rooted in the daily operations and management of the organization. Living beyond the footsteps of their great-grandfather, the family continues to ensure that everything that Wahl produces aligns with the same core family values.

When you work at Wahl, you join a community that is proud of its heritage of excellence and ground-breaking innovations and a company that focuses on creating value for the customer and long-term growth.

Perks & Benefits:

• 401(k) Deferred Plan + Company Match
• Profit Sharing Retirement Plan
• Casual Dress Code
• Grand Rounds, Your Personal Healthcare Assistant
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Leo J. Wahl Scholarship for children of Wahl employees
• Competitive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability/Long Term Disability
• Generally observe 10 paid holidays per year
• Wellness Programs

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