Marketing Manager, Travel

Job Description

Job Title
Marketing Manager, Travel

Job Description

About The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements
People Inc is seeking a Marketing Manager to join our Lifestyle team, contributing to the category strategy and revenue for our Travel vertical. The Sales Marketing Manager develops strategic pre-sale proposals and client-facing marketing materials that support revenue growth across the Vertical Team. This role partners closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to create compelling advertiser solutions, translate insights into impactful storytelling, and support go-to-market opportunities across People Inc.'s portfolio of brands. This hybrid role, based in NYC, requires a minimum of three days in the office each week and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Marketing - Travel.
Hybrid 3x a week- (New York City)
In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.
About The Team: | Travel Sales Marketing
• Lead Proposal Process: Manage proactive and RFP responses, creating smart, strategic ideas for advertising partners in the Travel vertical
• Vertical Strategy: Collaborate across the People Inc portfolio to create sellable opportunities for advertisers that are grounded in our brand's most influential franchises and tentpoles
• Brand Communication: Lead internal conversations with People Inc brands and verticals to communicate high-value opportunities to the Travel sales team on a regular basis
• Storytelling: Bring ideas to life through well-written and visually-appealing proposals that represent our brands, capabilities, and ideas flawlessly
• Cross-Department Communication: Partner closely with Editorial, Content Strategy, Research, Account Strategy, and Design to ensure proposals effectively communicate our unique value proposition
• Sales Partnership: Develop strong relationships with the sales team to become experts on their business; provide support on client calls, as needed

About The Positions Contributions:
Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results
75% Integrated proposal development (creative brainstorming, strategic writing, designing proposal, liaising with appropriate teams to gather all information)
20% Presentation Development (category presentations, program sell-sheets, etc.)
5% Fostering relationships with outside brand teams to bring opportunities to the travel vertical
The Role's Minimum Qualifications and Job Requirements

Education:
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience. Experience:
3-5 years relevant experience at a digital and/or print publisher, with a focus in pre-sales marketing; background in Travel category is a plus
Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:
• Excellent creative writing and storytelling skills with an ability to execute visually impactful presentations (fluent in Keynote and Powerpoint)
• You're an excellent communicator, who remains poised under pressure and can tailor messages for different audiences
• You have an understanding of digital advertising landscape, products, and trends; understanding of print and/or programmatic marketplace is a plus
• You are a true self-starter - provide proactive ideas, understand organizational goals, and move initiatives forward
• You are comfortable working in a fast paced environment
• Strategic proposal writing and sales narrative development
• Functional knowledge of media, advertising, and sales ecosystems
• Application of data and trends to recommendations
• Cross-functional project management
• Client and category support strategy
• Ownership and accountability
• Relationship-building and collaboration
• Multitasking and prioritization
• Strategic thinking
• Receptiveness to feedback and continuous improvement

% Travel Required (Approximate): N/A

It is the policy of People Inc. to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the Company will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. Accommodation requests can be made by emailing hr@people.inc.

Pay Range

Salary: New York: $67,000.00 - $80,000.00

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-74kmk8-216-73-217-80-42 in your application.