About the ANAThe ANA is the premier resource for marketers, driving industry growth and advancing best practices across the advertising ecosystem. ANA brings together the world’s leading brands to foster innovation, protect the interests of marketers, and elevate the marketing profession. Through advocacy, thought leadership, professional development, and collaboration, ANA supports marketing leaders as they navigate a rapidly evolving business environment. The Association serves a diverse membership base and operates at the intersection of marketing innovation, policy, and industry leadership. About the Global CMO Growth Council The Global CMO Growth Council, established by the ANA and Cannes LIONS in 2018, is now the world’s most important leadership community for the marketing industry. This one-of-a-kind leadership community represents over 1,200 chief marketers worldwide. Chaired by Marc Pritchard, chief brand officer at Procter & Gamble, the Growth Council is led by a cabinet of 50 premier chief marketers from the world’s top brands. Since its launch, the Growth Council has mobilized thousands of CMOs and industry leaders around the world to transform marketing into a force for economic growth and societal good. Chief marketers hold a privileged responsibility, as part of the Growth Council, to accelerate broad and bold initiatives that will lead to lasting benefits for their brands, their customers, and our global society. The global priorities that the Growth Council addresses center around the key drivers of growth that have become the framework for the industry’s leadership agenda, as prioritized by CMOs. The Growth Council convenes regularly – both virtually and in-person – around the world. This position is directly helping to drive the future direction of the marketing industry. Location New York City
Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and proactive individual to help the ANA activate and engage the worldwide community of CMOs in the pursuit of the goals of the Growth Council’s Agenda. This role will lead the implementation of industry-wide initiatives that involve chief marketing officers from around the world in collaboration with best-in-class subject matter experts.
Primary Responsibilities include:- Managing highly complex leadership programs that involve multiple parties and participants from around the world to achieve ambitious objectives
- Effectively directing a community of marketing executives to achieve their desired outcomes
- Creating and managing project plans that direct all stakeholders to achieve objectives
- Keeping all stakeholders informed of their expected deliverables, progress and any actions they need to take in order to achieve desired outcomes
- Helping to identify ways to measure success and report progress as often as necessary
- Creating and delivering communications that will motivate chief marketers and other stakeholders to take the actions or become engaged in whatever way that helps to achieve the group’s objectives. This includes attendance at events in various regions around the world – virtually and in-person
- Recording and summarizing key takeaways from meetings or events to report out to the community of CMOs from all over the world
- Working collaboratively with senior-level colleagues across the ANA’s business practices and support departments, the ANA’s partners, affiliates and any other stakeholders involved in each initiative
- Proactively leading initiatives in an entrepreneurial way while keeping manager and any key stakeholders informed of progress and actions, they must take to help meet objectives
- Working with managers and other stakeholders to create strategic plans for the leadership initiatives and manage implementation
- Working with internal and external resources to develop marketing and promotional communications as well as digital experiences as necessary
- Leading development of desired experiences that will provide valuable engagement for all involved stakeholders – including in-person events and virtual leadership communities. Professional Experience and Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications and/or business fields.7-10 years of relevant experience, and passionate about infinitely expanding your knowledge of all things related to modern marketing. Client service and/or agency experience preferred.
Strong strategic acumen with knowledge of modern marketing strategies that drive business growth and societal good. Understand the roles and responsibilities of chief marketing officers and how to effectively engage them in conversations and initiatives that provide value to them personally and to their teams.
Excellent written and oral communication skills for providing direction to support resources, external partners and internal departments, C-level executives and administrative support professionals.
Moderate travel required for events and meetings with member companies and/or partners and stakeholders, as warranted to advance the program’s objectives
Possess a strong desire to work in a proactive, autonomous way, yet keep manager and stakeholders involved and updated as appropriate.
Salary and Total Rewards Package:
Starting pay range: $140,000 to $150,000 based on relevant experience and qualifications. Comprehensive health and wellness benefits, 401k with company match, flexible scheduling, generous paid time off program, casual dress code, incentives, and rewards. To Apply: If your skills, experience, and enthusiasm align with the requirements and responsibilities of this position, please forward your resume with a cover letter and salary requirements to careers@ana.net.
Note: only applicants who include salary requirements will be considered.
