Marketing Manager - Nz

Shape and drive Bridgestone and Tony's national brand impact! Lead dynamic campaigns, develop strategies and ignite growth within a global, market leader.

About Bridgestone New Zealand

Bridgestone New Zealand Ltd is part of the global Bridgestone Corporation, an international leader providing sustainable mobility and advanced solutions for customers worldwide. We are New Zealand's leading tyre specialists, committed to providing a first class, friendly service to all our valued customers. If you value passion, dedication and commitment as much as us - we want to hear from you!

The Role:

This is an integral role within our NZ senior management team that will require you to spearhead the overall marketing strategy and execution for Bridgestone and Tony's Tyres products, services and brands within the New Zealand market. As well as leading and directing a small marketing team, your collaboration across the wider ANZ region will be crucial to the success of the role and supporting the business to achieve their wider company goals and objectives.
Responsibilities will also include:

• Reporting and Budgeting: you will be responsible for comprehensive budget management, regular reporting on marketing activities and detailed analysis of competitor pricing and marketing strategies
• General Marketing and Relationship Management: management of external agencies and sponsorship relationships, preparation and implementation of long-term marketing plans, representation of the Bridgestone brand to external organisations and strong collaboration with the Australian marketing team to support ANZ initiatives
• Promotional Activities: development and application of promotional strategies across retail and wholesale marketing campaigns, store opening and consumer and commercial tradeshows, management of web-based platforms, oversee social media activity and content, creation and distribution of sales materials and merchandise, direct and oversee internal and external product launch campaigns
• Internal Activities: development and maintenance of retail standards and operations manual content, oversee customer experience Awards program and internal projects, including regular reporting on these initiatives
  

To be successful you will need:

• A tertiary qualification in Marketing, or related field
• Proven experience in a leadership role, with broad marketing discipline and knowledge
• Demonstrated brand management and digital marketing expertise
• To be a spirited people leader who is capable of inspiring those around you
• Extensive experience within the retail/service industry, with a solid understanding of the dynamics and challenges that come with this environment
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills
• Effective stakeholder management and engagement skills

In return we can offer you:

• Competitive salary, with regular performance reviews
• Flexible working arrangements and on-site parking
• Ongoing commitment to ongoing personal and professional development and training
• A great work environment with a strong focus on employee health and wellbeing
• Generous staff and family buying privileges and discounts
• A safety-first culture within a company that values innovation and sustainability

If you are eager to contribute to our success story and wanting to make a real difference - hit the APPLY button and send your CV and Cover Letter to us today!

Please Note: As Bridgestone is committed to ensuring a safe and healthy work environment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug test.

Applicants for this position must the right to work in NZ