Background:
•    Their solution allows consumers to reduce their lighting energy related costs.
•    Start-up company, well backed and growing quickly
•    Located in TN
•    The only company that offers this technology today.

Position Overview:
The Marketing Manager will report directly to the VP, Global Business Development.  The successful candidate will be in a key position to execute the marketing strategy in support of the overall business strategy and to meet the growth objectives set by senior management and the board of directors.  As a small company with a unique technology, opportunity and challenges, the candidate needs to view this assignment as a new venture startup.  Responsibilities include creating and driving the branding strategy for the direct sales channel in the US as well as in the EU.  This includes the definition and creation of all marketing and sales materials. The daily tasks will include:
     
•    Create the brands necessary to support the effort.
•    Content, design and creation of key sales and marketing materials, including the website
•    Market data collection and analysis for key US and EU market segments
•    Represent, make presentations and participate in panel discussions on behalf of the company at industry events
•    Write press releases and communicate with channel partners on a periodic basis
•    Set up and manage advertising and promotions calendar
•    Manage relevant portion of marketing budget
•    Generate and place advertisements in selected industry media
•    Assist in setting up price lists for distributors
•    Support sales to achieve budget and profitability targets
•    Be an expert in LEED, EPact, Energy Star and other areas, which directly impact the business

Skills and Qualifications:
S/he will be a self-starter with the confidence to drive performance and growth, present themselves, establish credibility, build relationships and handle all aspects of their territory’s sales activities. S/he will be a team player and feel comfortable representing the unique culture and values within the company including being open, collaborative, open to challenge of ideas, equitable and trustworthy. The ideal candidate will have a proactive and robust character with a “make it happen” attitude that exhibits initiative and ingenuity.  Importantly, this individual should possess the personal aspiration to do good and to make a difference. He or she will need to make an immediate impact. The ideal candidate will relish the opportunity to be measured by her/her performance and rewarded accordingly, with success determined by results and attitude.
 
•    Results Driven  
•    Able to foster and build a team oriented environment
•    Develop and Leverage Relationships
•    Effective coach and people developer
•    Multi Tasker
•    Adaptable

Compensation:
Attractive compensation package, which includes a base salary, incentive compensation, share option plan and benefits.  Compensation will be commensurate with the successful candidate’s experience and skill set.

Please submit a cover letter and resume with "10325" in the subject line to howdy@brightgreentalent.com for consideration.

COMPANY is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, committed to diversity and consideration of all applicants for all positions without regard to color, ethnic background, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, and disability status.

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