Marketing Manager, Sales Marketing - Travel
Job TitleMarketing Manager, Sales Marketing - TravelJob DescriptionAbout The Position | Major goals and objectives and location requirements People Inc is seeking a Marketing Manager to join our Lifestyle team, contributing to the category strategy and revenue for our Travel vertical. The Sales Marketing Manager develops strategic pre-sale proposals and client-facing marketing materials that support revenue growth across the Vertical Team. This role partners closely with Sales and cross-functional stakeholders to create compelling advertiser solutions, translate insights into impactful storytelling, and support go-to-market opportunities across People Inc.’s portfolio of brands. This hybrid role, based in NYC, requires a minimum of three days in the office each week and reports directly to the Sr. Manager, Marketing - Travel.Hybrid 3x a week- (New York City) In-office Expectations: This position is hybrid in-office, with the ability to work remotely for up to 2 days per week.About The Team: | Travel Sales MarketingLead Proposal Process: Manage proactive and RFP responses, creating smart, strategic ideas for advertising partners in the Travel vertical Vertical Strategy: Collaborate across the Dotdash Meredith portfolio to create sellable opportunities for advertisers that are grounded in our brand’s most influential franchises and tentpolesBrand Communication: Lead internal conversations with Dotdash Meredith brands and verticals to communicate high-value opportunities to the Travel sales team on a regular basisStorytelling: Bring ideas to life through well-written and visually-appealing proposals that represent our brands, capabilities, and ideas flawlesslyCross-Department Communication: Partner closely with Editorial, Content Strategy, Research, Account Strategy, and Design to ensure proposals effectively communicate our unique value propositionSales Partnership: Develop strong relationships with the sales team to become experts on their business; provide support on client calls, as neededAbout The Positions Contributions:Weight % Accountabilities, Actions and Expected Measurable Results75% Integrated proposal development (creative brainstorming, strategic writing, designing proposal, liaising with appropriate teams to gather all information)20% Presentation Development (category presentations, program sell-sheets, etc.)5% Fostering relationships with outside brand teams to bring opportunities to the travel verticalThe Role’s Minimum Qualifications and Job RequirementsEducation:Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent experience.Experience:3-5 years relevant experience at a digital and/or print publisher, with a focus in pre-sales marketing; background in Travel category is a plus Specific Knowledge, Skills, Certifications and Abilities:Excellent creative writing and storytelling skills with an ability to execute visually impactful presentations (fluent in Keynote and Powerpoint)You’re an excellent communi...