Marketing Manager

Microsoft is looking for a Marketing Manager to join our team in our Houston/Remote office. The Marketing Manager will coordinate and develop marketing policies, programs, and campaigns. In this position, the Marketing Manager will maintain knowledge of trends and developments in the market while identifying opportunities for new products and services. The ideal candidate for this role has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns while managing and inspiring a team. He/she will be comfortable with day-to-day marketing activities, as well as long-term strategy, while thriving on tight deadlines and changing needs. Responsibilities: ● Drive product adoption and promotion – Collaborate in the development of new products. Compose, develop, evaluate and conduct training on marketing activities, strategies, and policies. Collaborate, participate in and coordinate promotional activities or trade shows. ● Manage team – Recruit, interview, hire, and train new Marketing team members. Oversee Marketing personnel on a daily basis. Provide constructive and timely performance evaluations. Manage discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. ● Conduct analytics and research – Gather and analyze information to identify new markets and customers, demand for products and services, and efficacy of existing marketing campaigns and strategies. Perform market research, sales forecasting, and strategic planning to assess and ensure the sale and profitability of products. Conduct pricing research and analysis to ensure competitive product and service pricing. Analyze and evaluate financial aspects of product development. Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or a related field required At least three years of experience in a related field Prior experience managing associates Excellent verbal and written communication skills Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Superb organizational skills and attention to detail Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong supervisory and leadership skills Ability to create, implement, and monitor budgets Understanding of principles/methods used to promote, display, and sell products and services Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software About Microsoft: Microsoft is a technology organization dedicated to our mission: Our mission at GoCo is to help small businesses spend less time on manual, painful, and complex HR tasks, so they can focus on growing happier, more productive teams. We hope by doing so, we can empower companies to focus on their own employees and mission. Our employees enjoy a work culture that promotes our core values: Collaboration, Transparency, Grit, Evolve, Integrity, and Give First. Microsoft benefits include unlimited PTO, health, dental, vision, 401k, HSA, FSA, Sort Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, and Pet Insurance Employees can also take advantage of casual dress code, free parking, corporate discounts, unlimited coffee and snacks, and a free gym membership.