Associate Channel Marketing Manager

A company with a pioneering past and a purposeful future.

At ACCO Brands, we are united by a common purpose, to empower our consumers to feel good when they work, learn, and play. For more than a century we have developed and nurtured brands that enable people to work with more productivity, learn with more confidence, and play with more enjoyment. We are passionate about a winning culture where we grow together, driving business, professional growth, and success. We invite you to be part of a team that is grounded in a history of category-leading brands and products and focused on positioning our company for the future.

Job Summary

ACCO Brands is seeking an Associate Channel Marketing Manager to support National Retail Accounts in Kettering, Ohio. Reporting to the Channel Marketing Manager, this role serves as a key liaison between sales, brand marketing, product marketing, category management, and retail customers to drive execution of channel marketing programs, promotional initiatives, and product commercialization activities.

As a member of the U.S. Sales organization, the Associate Channel Marketing Manager supports the planning, execution, and optimization of customer-focused marketing initiatives that strengthen brand presence, improve customer engagement, and drive sales growth. This role works closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment between corporate marketing strategies and channel-specific execution plans.

Responsibilities

Channel Marketing & Program Execution

• Support the development and execution of channel-specific marketing programs and promotional initiatives in partnership with Sales, Brand Marketing, and Channel Leadership.
• Assist in translating brand and product marketing strategies into customer-facing marketing activities that drive awareness, engagement, and sales performance.
• Coordinate launch activities for new product introductions, ensuring alignment across Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Customer teams.
• Support the execution of merchandising, promotional, and activation programs tailored to customer requirements and channel objectives.
• Monitor program timelines, deliverables, and performance metrics to ensure successful implementation.

Customer & Sales Support

• Collaborate with Sales teams to identify opportunities for product placement, promotional support, and enhanced customer engagement.
• Prepare customer presentations, sales support materials, concept boards, and product samples for customer meetings and reviews.
• Participate in customer-facing meetings and presentations, providing marketing insights and program support.
• Assist with competitive reviews, promotional analyses, and customer business assessments.

Insights & Analytics

• Analyze sales trends, POS data, market research, and category insights to identify opportunities and support business recommendations.
• Track and report key performance indicators for channel marketing programs and promotional activities.
• Monitor competitor activity, product trends, and marketplace developments to help inform marketing recommendations.
• Support post-program evaluations and recommend opportunities for optimization and continuous improvement.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Category Management, Product Marketing, Supply Chain, Forecasting, and Customer Service teams to support successful program execution.
• Coordinate communication across functional teams to ensure alignment on customer initiatives and business priorities.
• Participate in regular business reviews and cross-functional meetings to support execution and issue resolution.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency and effectiveness across channel marketing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in channel marketing, shopper marketing, trade marketing, sales support, or related commercial functions.
• Experience supporting marketing programs within a consumer products, retail, or branded goods environment preferred.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with experience utilizing sales data, POS reporting, market research, and business insights.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work effectively within a matrixed, cross-functional environment.
• Willingness to travel up to 20-25%.

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About Us:

You know our brands. You love our brands. You just may not know they are ours.

If you have touched a PowerA gaming controller, a Five Star notebook, a Swingline stapler, a Quartet dry erase board, or a Kensington computer mouse, you have touched part of ACCO Brands Corporation. With annual revenues of more than $1.5 Billion, ACCO Brands (NYSE: ACCO) designs, markets, manufactures, and sells branded academic, consumer, and business products globally. The power of our brands, our unmatched global customer reach, and our strategic market strengths put us in a position to achieve global leadership and growth. Were proud of our long history of industry leadership and innovation and are focused on delivering exceptional value to our customers by providing unique, cutting-edge, branded products.

What we offer:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision plans
• 4% 401(k) match with immediate eligibility and vesting
• Competitive time off, available from the first day of employment
• Parental leave
• Company-paid life and disability benefits
• Critical illness, accident, and long-term care insurance options
• Employee and family assistance programs

Growing together is how we win.

With trusted brands, strong leadership, and a clear purpose, you'll find opportunities to grow in your career, contribute to meaningful work, and be a part of a culture that values creativity and putting our consumers and customers first.

Apply now and build a successful future with ACCO Brands.

More information about ACCO Brands can be found at www.accobrands.com.

ACCO Brands has developed and maintains a written Affirmative Action Program ("AAP") for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. A copy can be requested from Human Resources. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ACCO Brands is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The company strives to create a winning culture with a leadership promise to provide equal access and opportunity for all to grow, succeed, and contribute to their full potential.

AODA

Accommodation for applicants with disabilities will be provided in all parts of the recruiting process as required under the ACCO Brands Canada AODA policy. Applicants are asked to make their needs known in advance.