Brand Manager

Job Category: Brand Marketing
Job Type: Full Time
Job Location: Houston - TX

NOV

JOB DESCRIPTION

  • Develop and execute the marketing strategy for assigned brands. Direct the development of subsequent marketing objectives per product line and region to ensure alignment.
  • Provide up-to-date and accessible communication channels (e.g., web, apps, print and digital content) internally and externally to allow easy access to relevant information.
  • Review data gathered via analytics and other sources to ensure that messaging goals are being met.
  • Prioritize all projects to ensure that work efforts provide maximum positive impact to NOV.
  • Establish scheduled sessions with leadership and technical and sales SMEs to review, assess, and revise the content strategy as needed.
  • Ensure all marketing initiatives are relevant and meaningful to the target audience, according to market segment and/or locale, by working with appropriate SMEs up-front and conducting reviews to measure the effectiveness of deliverables. This includes providing content in the appropriate language(s).
  • Ensure brand consistency, including visual identity and messaging.
  • Project management for the development of marketing assets, including development (requested/managed through corporate project management system), proper storage, and distribution of all marketing collateral for the brand.
  • Audit competitor content to stay abreast of industry trends.
  • Understand target markets and customers and their needs and drivers.
  • Enhance internal and external perceptions of assigned brands through PR and advertising efforts (sponsorships, editorials, white papers, etc.).
  • Develop and maintain strong working relationships with leadership in all functional groups to ensure alignment. Collaborate with product line and sales leadership to ensure maximum penetration of market segments.
  • Plan and oversee advertising and promotion activities including but not limited to print, online, electronic media, social media, and direct mail.
  • Work with the legal team to register trademarks as applicable. Maintain a library of trademark specimens for renewal. Also store copies of trademark certificates as they are awarded.
  • Oversee the launch of new products and solutions aimed at current and new market segments.
  • Plan, control, and measure marketing budget to ensure expenses align with annual objectives.
  • Manage social media channels for the brand.
  • Comply with all NOV company and HSE procedures.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years product marketing, or holding similar responsibilities such as Brand Management, Communications, or other related experience.
  • BA in Marketing or related field.
  • Excellent verbal and nonverbal communication skills required.
  • Ability to present to audiences at all levels of the organization.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required
  • Outstanding collaboration and problem-solving skills.
  • Asks good questions to get to the root cause or to analyze the need.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.