Marketing Manager

Description

Are you driven by the opportunity to drive change and set a vision? Would you describe yourself as goal-driven and results oriented? Are freedom and independence key factors in your ideal work environment? Have others described you as a natural leader for projects & teams? Are you a strong problem solver? If so, we are looking for you!

Fenix Group SPC in Minnetonka, MN is seeking to hire a full-time Marketing Manager. This is a highly visible and key leadership role that will report directly to our VP of Sales & Marketing and will help us build out our marketing team. The person in this role will be instrumental in serving as a project manager to execute on Fenix’s marketing vision to provide a better product value proposition to our customers, working with our sales team on leads to bring in higher margin sales, and providing timely assistance to internal marketing requests.

We offer our Marketing Manager a competitive salary, as well as an excellent benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, a health savings account (HSA) with company match, 401K plan with company match, & paid time off and holidays.

Get To Know Us

At Fenix Group, our mission is to transform, enhance, and protect surfaces. We manufacture specialty paints and coatings for a variety of OEM and contractor markets across our three nationwide locations. Just like how the Phoenix rebirths out of the ashes larger and more powerful each time, we are undergoing a transformation to improve our processes and procedures, implement automation and technology, and create efficiencies throughout our operations. As a small company with approximately 150 employees, we are committed to our core values of reliable, can-do, curious, team player, and passionate.

A Day in the Life of the Marketing Manager

You will spend your day completing a variety of tasks, including:

• Owns the day-to-day operation and development of the marketing function, initially as an individual contributor managing a department of one.
• Balances strategic recommendations and functional planning with substantial hands-on execution.
• Exercises independent judgment in prioritizing and delivering marketing initiatives within approved objectives, resources, and decision authority.
• Serves as a marketing advisor to sales and business leadership, with results affecting multiple Fenix brands and commercial teams.
• Coordinates internal and external resources; the role may expand to include direct reports as organizational needs evolve.

Requirements

Required Qualifications and Capabilities

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Minimum of 8 years progressive B2B marketing experience, including experience independently developing and executing marketing strategies, programs and campaigns.
• Demonstrated experience building new marketing programs, processes, and capabilities, including taking initiatives from concept through implementation.
• Strong hands-on expertise across marketing planning, digital channels, content creation, campaign execution, lead generation, and performance measurement.
• Experience partnering with sales and business leaders to translate commercial objectives into effective marketing initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead projects, influence stakeholders, and coordinate work across departments and external partners without relying on formal reporting relationships.
• Working knowledge of CRM and marketing automation platforms, website management, social media, SEO, and marketing analytics tools.
• Strong business judgment, creative problem-solving, project management, communication, and organizational skills.
• Experience managing external agencies, freelancers, or vendors preferred.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Work is primarily performed in a professional office environment using standard office equipment and technology. The position requires occasional travel to trade shows, customer events, training sessions, and other business activities. Responsibilities may include assisting with event preparation and setup, including transporting and arranging marketing materials, displays, banners, and other basic promotional equipment. The position may require periods of standing and walking during events.