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							                                  MARKETING MANAGER

EDGE Tech Corp. (www.edgetechcorp.com) is one of the country’s leading manufacturers of
RAM-based computer memory upgrades, in addition to Flash cards and comput er-related
consumer devices, including our cool line of DiskGO™ portable storage devices. The company
seeks to fill the position of Marketing Manager. To become a candidate, simply submit your
resumé to marketingres ume@edgetec hcorp.com, and list the position you are applying for in the
body of your message. We accept attachments in any MS Word, Adobe Acrobat, and common
text (.txt) format.

Marketing Manager Job Description

The ideal Marketing Manager for EDGE Tech Corp possesses two to four years experience in the
marketing field, as it relates to advertising, communications—including internally and externally—
via public relations, design, organizational planning strategy, researc h, development, and
execution of creative marketing ideas into EDGE’s technology channel and internally. A
communications, advertising, or marketing Bachelor’s degree is a plus. A can-do attitude is a
must!

Posi tion Overview

The purpose of this position is to grow sales by implementation of successful int ernal and
external marketing programs and profit ability. By maximizing the productivity, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the Marketing Department, the Marketing Manager must assist Director of
Marketing, proactively supporting the Sales Department, and work closely with established
partners in growing existing accounts. This position report s to the Director of Marketing. Duties
include partner relationship management, marketing team training and development, bid/quote
negotiation of marketing materials, collateral concept, creation and production, initiative of partner
programs, including inc entive programs and events, and other marketing department duties.

Essential Job Functions

The Marketing Manager will have responsibilities including, but not limited to, the following:

Partner Mark eting
     Communication: Assist Senior Account Managers in all areas including Partner Marketing
        fulfillment. Ensure that requests are accurate and well thought through, follow budget,
        and exec uted in a timely manner.
     Creating and proofing marketing materials in conjunction with all accounts.
     Marketing initiatives for AS I account
     Partner Promotions: Develop, execute, and maintain promotions and incentive programs
        for EDGE channel part ners. Programs/incentives should be researc hed, planned,
        outlined, discussed with and approved by Director of Marketing before execution.
        Scheduling of debrief meeting after promotion/incentive is done.
     Expense Control: Ensure that marketing department expens es are within budget.

Communications:
    Advertising: Assist Director of Marketing in exec ution of advertising performance and
     materials including accuracy, consistency, expense control, timeliness, and clear
     communication among all parties involved.
    Public Relations: Serve as EDGE liaison in communicating with media, channel partners,
     and ot her press. Write press releases, ensure that ne ws and events are accurat ely
     published. Send product evaluation requests, and ens ure they are returned in a timely
        manner. Develop media list and maintain accuracy. Represent EDGE Tech Corp in a
        professional, knowledgeable manner.
       Internal Promotion Coordination: Effectively initiate, develop and execute int ernal sales
        promotions; keep them top of mind during promotion.
       External Promotion Coordination: Effectively initiate, develop and ex ecute partner and
        ASI sales promotions; and keep them top of mind during promotion. Produce monthly hot
        sheets for teams according to outline promotions running.
       Production: Coordinate production of all printed literat ure and promotional materials. This
        function includes vendor interaction, expense control, and inventory management.

Marketing Operations
    Production: Oversee media-buying and marketing purchase activities. Use expertise in
        print production and media purchasing to ensure best price is obtained, etc.
    General: Work with Marketing Coordinator on projects as needed while serving as the
        main point of contact for int ernal and external sales requests.
    Supervise marketing team, delegat e tasks to appropriate team member(s), adhere to
        budget, and meet weekly with Director of Marketing.


EDGE’s Marketing Manager will ideally have experience in and possess the following skills and/or
abilities:
      Research
      Graphic design
      Communication concept ualization
      Technical writing
      Planning
      Preparing reports
      Photography of special company events

Ideal candidates for Marketing Manager will display the following personality traits:
     Ability to multitask
     Direct communicator
     Positive attitude
     Leader
     Team player
     Organized


Benefits:

EDGE Tech Corp. is a fast-pac ed, entrepreneurial company with a positive outlook and great
corporate culture. Our workplac e includes a trendy environment along with fun and exciting team
members. Our team environment is one of achieving res ults with a “can do” spirit. Remember: “If
you want things in life you’ve never had before, you have to do things you’ve never done before”.
Benefits include one week paid vacation first year, two weeks in the second year, with three
weeks beginning in third year of employment. Medical ins urance is provided for employ ees;
dependents at your option/expense. 401K plan. “Open Book Management ” philosophy with
financial numbers shared company-wide each month, plus a “Net Profit Game” profit sharing
plan. Depending on performance and ot her factors, stock options may be granted at the end of
the second calendar year of employment. Hours for this position are 8am to 6pm, Monday
through Friday. If you share our drive, spirit, and fast-pac ed thinking and working habits, then
kindly submit the following to: marketingresume@edget echcorp.com.

- Your resum é
- Compensation history and current compensation requirements (be honest).
- A single paragraph detailing why you’d be an excellent addition to our team

NOTE: Applications not including the above information, or which are auto-generated responses,
contain long unexplained gaps in employment, or demonstrate an unexplained history of “job-
hopping” will not be reviewed seriously. Thanks.

Candidates will be interviewed and based in EDGE Tech Corp’s Dallas office. EDGE Tech
Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. www. edgetechcorp.com