Associate Brand Manager

Ubisofts award winning marketing department is seeking an Associate Brand Manager to join their team.  If you arent familiar with Ubisoft we are the company behind some of the gaming industrys most popular brands including:  Assassins Creed Watch Dogs Just Dance FarCry Tom Clancys The Division Tom Clancys Rainbow Six and Tom Clancys Ghost Recon.

The Associate Brand Manager will help develop marketing strategies and go to market campaigns for some of Ubisofts biggest brands.  The position will report to a Brand Manager. This position will be out of our Cary NC office and will work closely a wide variety of global teams.

We are looking for a passionate marketer who has experience working on goto market and postlaunch marketing plans devising strategies and executing tactics by collaborating with crossfunctional teams.  The right candidate will have an interest in gaming and/or entertainment but being an expert in either is not a requirement.  At Ubisoft youll grow and develop as a member of a department that includes multiple Effie and Game Marketing award winners.

We are looking for collaborators that can make great things happen while adding to Ubisofts fun and vibrant culture.  Were marketing video games people!

WHAT YOULL DO

• Support Execution of Marketing Plans:
  • Manage tactics that support objectives and strategies for product launches and present to senior management
  • Partner with cross functional teams and game development studios to solidify plans and flawlessly execute
  • Work with multiple stakeholders to optimize plans then sellin to senior management

• Manage Creative Development:
  • Support Senior Brand Manager/Brand Manager to deliver best in class creative executions
  • Manage asset delivery and distribution
  • Brief consult and manage external agencies in the process of asset creation
  • Assist with creative executions that may include but arent limited to:  TV Trailers Social Media Digital Media Promotions & Events Packaging and other printed materials

• Support Sell in Process and External Partnerships:
  • Work with sales team to develop compelling cases for retailer buy in and support
  • Work with licensing and promotions teams to establish productive partnerships and to build effective comarketing programs

• Execute Testing and Market Research:
  • Work with internal market research partners to test then optimize campaigns and creative executions
  • Conduct competitive analysis and postmortem reporting on plan execution

Qualifications :

WHAT YOULL BRING
 

• Drive for Results:   Demonstrate ability to take full ownership and responsibility for projects take initiative and introduce new ideas anticipate problems marshal resources set clear goals and objectives and strive to meet goals
• Leadership:  Demonstrate ability to establish a clear vision and direction then rally partners and cross functional teams both onsite and remote to strive to achieve it.  As the brand expert act as the brand ambassador and guide teams towards successful execution
• Marketing Expertise:  Have a good understanding of the full marketing mix and understand each crosscategory teams role.  Demonstrate an ability to learn new markets quickly and adjust to changes in market dynamics and competitive landscapes. Show ability to gain deep knowledge of consumer whether casual or core game
• Innovation/Creativity:  Not afraid to try new things.  Demonstrate ability to come up with creative ideas and/or elicit creative ideas from others.  Understand brand creative direction and act as filter for all executions to maintain creative consistency across channels
• Analytical and quantitative skills: ability to use customer data and KPIs to back up intuition and assess marketing programs performance
• Bachelors degree in marketing or related field required
• 3 years consumer product marketing experience
• MBA a plus but not required
• Marketing experience in the entertainment and/or video game industry a plus
• Cover letters encouraged! Tell us your career motivations and why video game marketing is for you!

Additional Information :

WHAT YOULL GET

• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Employer HSA contribution to fully cover your deductible (with enrollment in an HSA eligible medical plan)
• 401k match
• Paid vacation holiday and wellness time
• Fitness physical challenge and eSports competition reimbursements
• Ginger emotional support app for you and your adult dependents with up to 10 sessions per year of videobased therapy and psychiatry services
• Membership to One Medical
• Rocket Lawyer online legal service membership
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off to volunteer
• Pawternity paid time off to bond with a newly adopted pet
• Sabbatical leave available after 5 years of employment
• Access to all of the latest Ubisoft games for PC
• Generous discount on new Ubisoft games

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guideline

Ubisoft is composed of over 19000 talented people located in 45 development studios and offices across the globe. With more than 80% of our teams dedicated to creation Ubisoft is the biggest inhouse creative force in the industry.

Ubisofts worldwide network of video game development studios and business offices work handinhand each day to deliver rich and innovative gaming experiences that reflect the creativity and diversity of their teams. This crossstudio collaboration model means every team member has the opportunity to participate in challenging projects based on iconic brands including Assassins Creed Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Siege Tom Clancys The Division For Honor Rabbids Rayman Watch Dogs Far Cry The Crew Just Dance and more. Ubisoft is a global leader in the video games and entertainment software industry.

We are committed to enriching players lives with original and memorable gaming experiences. We create worlds where people can express themselves explore and discover new possibilities.

Are you looking to work with enthusiastic experts who are tackling gamechanging challenges in entertainment and beyond At Ubisoft we offer an open environment where bright ideas are given a chance to shine and everyone is eager to share knowledge.

The Cary NC  base salary range for this fulltime position is $72000 $108000. The  Compensation details reflect the base salary only and do not include bonus stock options or benefits.

Skills and competencies show up in different forms and can be based on different experiences thats why we strongly encourage you to apply even though you may not have all the requirements listed above.

At Ubisoft you can come as you are. We embrace diversity in all its forms. Were committed to fostering a work environment that is inclusive and respectful of all differences. Ubisoft is committed to creating an inclusive work environment that reflects the diversity of our player community. We are an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race ethnicity religion gender sexual orientation age or disability status.

Take entertainment to the next level. Join us and create the unknown.

We do not accept any unsolicited resumes submitted by staffing or placement agencies or recruiters.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime