Marketing Manager
Opportunity: Marketing Manager
Location: Minneapolis, MN (Hybrid, 3 days onsite)
In partnership with our Client, a leader in sports technology and athletic training equipment, we are seeking a Marketing Manager to lead marketing initiatives that strengthen brand visibility, engagement, and lead generation across commercial and consumer channels. This role acts as a strategic connector between brand, sales, and external partners – developing and executing marketing programs that drive awareness, nurture relationships, and support revenue growth.
Key Responsibilities:
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Go-to-Market Strategy: Manage and execute go-to-market strategies across multiple channels in collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
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Email Marketing Leadership: Plan, build, and deploy segmented and personalized campaigns (via HubSpot or similar platforms); oversee A/B testing, nurture workflows, and performance optimization.
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Partnership & Affiliate Marketing: Support partnership outreach and coordination with affiliates, coaches, and industry partners to align initiatives with brand goals.
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Sales Collaboration: Partner closely with sales leadership to align marketing efforts with business objectives and sales enablement strategies.
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Campaign & Content Execution: Work with creative resources and agency partners to develop compelling promotional materials, digital assets, and communications that drive engagement and conversion.
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Event Marketing: Oversee commercial event strategy and execution in partnership with sales and marketing teams.
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Analytics & Reporting: Track key campaign metrics—such as MQLs, ROI, audience reach, and conversion performance—and provide actionable insights for continuous improvement.
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Cross-Channel Marketing: Contribute to integrated campaigns across digital and traditional platforms, including paid search, social, display, affiliate, and direct mail.
Qualifications:
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4+ years of experience in email and marketing, preferably in a commercial or wholesale environment
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Proven expertise with CRM and marketing automation tools (HubSpot or similar)
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Demonstrated success collaborating with sales teams to align marketing with revenue goals
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Strong analytical and reporting skills with the ability to translate data into strategy
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Excellent writing and messaging skills for partner communications, newsletters, and campaigns
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Experience managing integrated marketing campaigns across digital and traditional channels
Preferred Skills & Experience:
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Experience working with NIL or influencer partnerships
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Familiarity with account-based marketing principles
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Knowledge of marketing automation workflows and personalization strategies
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Understanding of data privacy compliance (GDPR, CAN-SPAM)
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SEO and content optimization for B2B audiences
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Passion for sports and/or basketball is a plus!
Tools & Platforms:
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HubSpot CRM & Marketing Hub
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Google Workspace
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LinkedIn Campaign Manager
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Digital advertising and analytics platforms
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