Marketing Manager, Games And Toys (Sf Or Nyc)

Chronicle Books is looking for a Marketing Manager for our Games and Toy categories. This hands-on role will create and implement marketing plans with the goal of increasing sales, marketplace visibility, and making Chronicle Books a leader in Games and Toy publishing. This position will also manage the online marketing for our newly acquired brands, Games Room, Ridley’s Games and Petit Collage.

The Marketing Manager will conceptualize and execute all aspects of marketing campaigns, act as a category “champion” by gathering information on games and new products, work with the Brand Design department, and develop/execute online and social media campaigns. They will oversee the implementation of all trade and consumer advertising in the assigned categories and they will track marketing expenses for the assigned categories. Building strong relationships with sales account managers to understand their accounts’ business and helping plan co-op spending will be part of this position, and it is important that the Marketing Manager has a strong understanding of the key accounts for the assigned categories. They will also engage in data analysis of campaigns, generate best practices for digital promotion, create monthly performance reports and engage in keyword research and competitive analysis.

Requirements

Candidates will need a minimum of 5 years marketing experience, preferably in games and toys. They should be organized, detailed oriented, and self-directed with tact, diplomacy and a professional manner. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, AirTable, and Excel is needed, as are effective communication skills, and a demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Effective written and verbal communication skills, a capacity to work independently and the ability to travel for work round out the ideal candidate.

Employees at Chronicle Books follow a flexible hybrid schedule of working a minimum of 2 days per week and up to 4 days per week in either our San Francisco or New York office, depending on project and business needs. Please note that this job description is not designed to cover all activities required of the employee.

Hiring Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,200. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the expected salary for this position and will be determined by factors including but not limited to: applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, and geographic location as well as internal equity and alignment with market data. This position is also eligible for our profit share plan.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. We are committed to fostering an inclusive company culture that respects and promotes diverse backgrounds and points of view. We look for candidates who will add to our culture and support the company’s vision of a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. Chronicle Books is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. If you are excited about this role but do not meet 100% of the qualifications listed above, we still encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Chronicle Books offers a full suite of benefits, including but not limited to: medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401k, a profit share plan, three weeks of paid vacation to start, two weeks of sick time per year, and company holidays, including a paid winter break between Christmas Day and New Year's Day, paid family, maternity, and paternity leave, commuter benefits, long-term disability insurance, annual tuition assistance, annual wellness stipend, and more.