It's an exciting time for our organization: we are just about to complete a rebrand, we are embarking on a significant change to our trade show, and are creating completely new, innovative member services centered around digital assets and content creation and delivery.
And that's where you come in, marketing ninja!
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers is currently looking for a marketing and communications manager to help build on some great and flourishing programs, create all-new digital communication assets, develop integrated, customer-centric marketing campaigns, and tell the many outstanding, awesome, magnificent and beautiful stories that make up this fantastic industry!
Reporting to the Executive Director, the marketing and communications manager will oversee the:
Execution of a completely overhauled strategy
Generation of timely, relevant content for members and the industry at large
Curation of content from numerous sources
Marketing and communications programs to improve and evolve our current approach and identify new opportunities, generate awareness, build engagement, and drive revenue
This is a fantastic opportunity for a marketing wunderkind who has a few years under her or his belt and is looking to take on a bigger role and own the marcom for the organization.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Work closely with the executive director to lead the strategic development and tactical implementation of all marketing campaigns, deliver on established KPIs, and support revenue streams across the organization for our annual trade show, publications, educational programs, products, and other events
Manage IPCPR’s digital presence, including all social media outreach, email campaigns, websites, blogs, articles, online ads, etc.
Manage the development, writing, and design of marketing materials such as brochures, direct mail pieces, print ads, flyers, email, online ads, search engine ads, and other marketing materials
Oversee analysis and metrics for all major campaigns across a variety of platforms and suggest appropriate direction changes
Create communications collateral, including press releases, blogs, news briefs, articles, columns, speeches, PowerPoint presentations, letters to the editor, social posts, pod casts, videos
Serve as the in-house copy editor and AP style expert
Work with IPCPR leadership and stakeholders across the organization to deliver effective, integrated marketing solutions connected to brand positioning, ensuring that the brand is cohesive across IPCPR and applied correctly
Steward the IPCPR brand
Build and track effective email marketing campaigns, testing and adjusting as needed to optimize results
Manage website, write and edit webpages in content management system and work with IPCPR staff to ensure website is kept up-to-date
Collaborate and coordinate with IPCPR stakeholders to improve aspects of website, including user experience, landing pages, and lead generation
Work with executive director to develop social and digital strategy and write copy to support efforts on social media marketing channels including videos, blogs, webinars, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications or equivalent years of experience
3 years of related work experience
Proficient in all digital communications formats
Proven experience managing multiple marketing plans and timelines with concurrent communications deadlines
Independent, organized, resourceful, creative thinker and team player
Excellent communication skills, with elite writing skills and the ability to write creatively, clearly and concisely to diverse audience segments
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to be flexible under pressure
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Proficient in Marketing Automation and CRM
Experience in a marketing position
Strongly preferred that you have at least an understanding of premium cigars and pipe tobacco (i.e. this is NOT cigarettes or "big tobacco")
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested candidates should send resume and cover letter to scott@ipcpr.org
NOTES:
Additional Salary Information: Salary depends on experience
IPCPR offers a very fun and challenging work environment with telecommuting options, health insurance, retirement fund, and a strong team with engaged leadership.
About IPCPR
Founded in 1933, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is the oldest, largest and most active trade association representing and assisting retailers of premium tobacco products and their suppliers. The Association’s mission is to protect and grow the premium cigar and pipe tobacco industry through innovation, education, advocacy, market research, and the facilitation of relationships.
The core benefit of the Association is the annual trade show where manufacturers, distributors, retailers and premium cigar media come together for the industry’s largest event dedicated to the business of producing and selling premium, hand-made cigars, pipe, pipe tobacco, and accessories. Each summer, roughly 6,000 exhibitors and attendees join us for this event.
About International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers
Founded in 1933, the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) is the oldest, largest and most active trade association representing and assisting retailers of premium tobacco products and their suppliers. The Association’s mission is to protect and grow the premium cigar and pipe tobacco industry through innovation, education, advocacy, market research, and the facilitation of relationships.The organization formerly named RTDA - Retail Tobacco Dealers of America - changed its name to International Premium Cigar and Pipe Retailers Association in 2007 to distinguish its mission from that of cigarette and machine-made cigar sellers and manufacturers.The core benefit of the Association is the annual trade show where manufacturers, distributors, retailers and premium cigar media come together for the industry’s largest event dedicated to the business of producing and selling premium, hand-made cigars, pipe, pipe tobacco, and accessories. Each summer, roughly 6,000 exhibitors and attendees join us for this event.
