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sihr
11-07-2005, 11:57 PM
Avid Computer Graphics (ACG), a division of Avid Technology, develops and markets two award-winning product lines: Softimage|XSI, the world’s most advanced 3D animation and rendering software, and Alienbrain digital asset management tools.

Job Type: Permanent

The ACG Director of Marketing plans and directs all marketing communications for the division. She or he develops, implements and maintains an overall communication plan for ACG that supports the division’s business strategy and revenue objectives, taking into account sales requirements and industry characteristics and trends.


She or he will act within Avid’s corporate objectives and policies to accomplish assigned goals; formulate and recommend strategies, policies and objectives to insure effective marketing activities; and coordinate marketing communications with partners and internal constituencies. In addition, she or he develops, analyzes, and approves all expense budgets for marketing personnel and programs, and is accountable for implementation of marketing programs.


Responsibilities

. Participates in formulating ACG’s business strategy as part of ACG’s management team. Drives the division’s marketing strategy.
. Achieves revenue growth for ACG’s product lines across all regions, according to plan.
. Develops, implements and maintains a 12-month marketing plan aligned with ACG’s strategy. Measures and communicates effectiveness of marketing programs.
. Manages ACG’s marketing communications team based in Montreal.
. Develops and manages global business relationships with marketing partners.

Job Requirements

Mandatory
· University degree in a relevant discipline.
· Ten or more years experience in product marketing and/or marketing communications, including five or more years in managing teams.
· Proven ability to develop and direct a highly motivated, multi-functional team.
· Proven experience developing and implementing integrated marketing programs for technical (preferably software) products, covering all strategic and tactical aspects.
· Project management and budget planning skills, process-orientation, and ability to set and maintain clear priorities.
· In-depth understanding of marketing communications principles, strategies and methods.
· In-depth knowledge of design, writing, creative and production practices.
· Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills both verbally and in writing, with the ability to work well with individuals at all levels in an international environment
· Position requires a high-energy person with a positive attitude, who is resourceful, customer and service-oriented, creative and driven to produce measurable marketing results.

Highly desired

· MBA
· Current knowledge of and experience in the computer graphics industry is a great asset.
· Experience in selling organizations.


Our employees enjoy technical challenges, they are dynamic, passionate, creative and yes, they come running (or bicycling, or roller-blading) to work! We offer a casual environment in Montreal's trendiest neighborhood. Our salaries are very competitive and our benefits beat any other package in the industry.


If this offer interests you, we want to hear from you! Please send your resume to our Human Resources team at resume@softimage.com.


www.softimage.com (http://www.softimage.com/)

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