What is a Marketing Manager?
Amazing products and services won't sell unless people know about them. Marketing Managers have the important job of effectively communicating the company offerings, and why yours stand out in a competitive market. A successful Marketing Manager will lead their team in increasing profits and brand recognition for the business.Marketing Managers head teams of innovative thinkers who seek to craft and distribute brand messages. Beyond just creating brand awareness, they foster brand loyalty by showcasing the value of products and services. They increase traffic to company platforms and translate clicks to sales by ensuring that visitors encounter a positive experience and strong brand messaging.
Marketing Manager Qualifications
Applicants for this important role typically need a bachelor's or master's of science in the marketing field. As the role involves a lot of team-building and outreach, a background in communications is also extremely valuable.Strong writing skills are essential for developing and pitching marketing campaigns. A knowledge of analytic tools is also helpful for evaluating the efficacy of marketing strategies. Marketing managers must be able to lead a team and develop creative solutions for outreach challenges.If you're seeking a Marketing Manager role, the first thing you need to sell is yourself. Career Group Companies works one-on-one with job-seekers to provide unmatched industry expertise and advice. For companies looking to onboard a new Marketing Manager, we can shorten the hiring timeline by taking on the screening process. We'll pair you with potential hires that can bring new ideas and long-term commitment to your business.
Duties of a Marketing Manager
- Develop strategies to increase brand awareness and loyalty among customers
- Plan and execute marketing campaigns
- Evaluate campaign performance and revise outreach strategies
- Analyze consumer behavior and identify a target audience
- Establish and track outreach goals
Interview Questions to Ask
Asking the right interview questions when hiring a marketing manager is key. When interviewing, we recommend engaging in thoughtful conversations and purposeful relationship building. Here are some starter questions to consider when hiring a marketing manager:
- What do you view as the most important qualities of a marketing manager?
- Have you ever reported to multiple supervisors at once? How did you manage each person’s priorities?
- Can you describe a project you were assigned in one of your previous roles and how you approached it?
- What made you interested in working with our company?
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What roles do you hire for?
Across our divisions, we hire for roles in corporate services, administrative support, marketing and design, fashion, finance and accounting, information technology, C-level placements, and events.
If I like my freelancer, am I allowed to hire them full-time?
Yes! All temporary contract roles can move into full-time positions if the employer desires. If you’re interested in bringing your contracted employee on your team full-time, you can let your account manager know and they will get the process started.
What are the steps of recruitment?
Our steps to recruitment entail the following:
1. Contacting us to begin your talent search. Here, we will advise you on current market trends and salary benchmarks.
2. Our in-house marketing team will help curate job advertisements and our recruiting specialists will begin outreach to qualified candidates in our network.
3. We will vet and pre-screen top candidates by scheduling in-person or virtual interviews to further assess their fit for the role and your unique company culture.
4. Your dedicated Account Manager will send a summary of each candidate over for your review and consideration.
5. We will continue to source and vet candidates that align with your business needs and objectives as necessary.
6. Based on your final selections, we will coordinate and schedule all interviews.
7. When you’re ready, we’ll send the candidate the offer on your behalf and celebrate your newest addition!
How quickly can a freelancer start?
Your Account Manager will work with you to ensure we meet any hiring goals or deadlines. Through our standby program, we have the ability to fill open roles immediately with our exceptional pool of available temporary talent. Based on industry standards, the average recruitment process for a direct hire candidate, from start to finish, takes about 42 days.
How much does it cost to work with Career Group Companies?
For candidates, our resources are free to utilize in their job search.
For companies seeking to utilize our services, bill rates vary depending on the position, employment type, experience level, and length of the assignment. After contacting one of our offices, your account manager can speak to specifics.
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