I received this from a headhunter this morning. I don't think SF is the right place for me, but maybe it is for someone else, so I thought I'd share. Nice opportunity if you're qualified and want to live in SF:
DGS Advertising Manager/MM3
Salary $125,000-160,000 plus15% bonus
Location San Francisco, CA
Job Description Plans, directs and controls the activities of the advertising staff. Plans the development of overall Diverse Growth Segments (DGS) advertising strategy, including the African-American, Latino, Asian and Gay/Lesbian markets. Provides leadership for sales and business development. Develops methods to track effectiveness of implemented programs. Recommends DGS group's position on company-wide advertising, product, or marketing related issues. Exercises the usual authority of a manager in recruiting and developing team members and managing budgets.
Position Responsibilities: 1) Ability to successfully interact with product and region partners to ensure flawless execution of DGS advertising campaigns. Possess a demonstrated knowledge and expertise relative to DGS regional marketing conditions.
2) Demonstrated expertise and knowledge of sales cycles of product groups and proactively prepare DGS advertising materials including creative briefs, concepts, copy, and media plans.
3) Develop and sell effective DGS marketing plans and recommendations to senior staff.
4) Effectively manage relationship with agencies, junior advertising staff and other direct reports in meeting deadlines. Minimum Qualifications 1) Demonstrated effective management skills 2) Proven expertise in DGS related business groups and marketing campaigns with agency and community contacts. 3) Ability to effectively partner with general market advertising to ensure integrated plans. 4) Highly detail oriented; ability to prioritize 5) Computer skills 6) Ad Agency experience preferred
Don Rodgers Executive Search Consulting Woodland Hills, California (818)264-7670 dr@job411.com
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