Category Leader – Marketing and Advertising

The ‘Category Leader – Marketing and Advertising’ will support IBKR’s Marketing and Advertising group and serve as a procurement partner to Head of Marketing. This person will develop and implement category strategies and oversee the execution of the end-to-end procurement process for category spend, across media agencies and paid media channels. The Category Leader will focus on drive improved financial, operational, and marketing performance in support of department objectives.

Education:

Bachelor's degree required, preferably in Marketing, Advertising, Business Administration, Supply Chain or related field.

Experience:

Minimum 7 years of professional experience in Marketing and Advertising procurement and vendor management. Solid knowledge of Digital Media landscape and expertise in the various cost structures.

Competitive salary, annual performance-based bonus and stock grant

Retirement plan 401(k) with competitive company match

Excellent health and wellness benefits, including medical, dental, and vision benefits. Company paid medical healthcare premium.

Wellness screenings and assessments, health coaches and counseling services through an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Daily company lunch allowance provided and a fully stocked kitchen with healthy options for breakfast and snack

Corporate events including team outings, dinners, volunteer activities and company sports teams

Develop category Strategy in partnership with Marketing and Advertising leadership.

Implement category strategy through strategic digital media partnerships and channels for IBKR.

Establish positive stakeholder relationships with Media houses and agencies/digital agencies.

Demonstrate category and procurement expertise through strategic, fact-based negotiation strategies and execution, and effective vendor relationship management.

Deliver annual savings targets and participate in short and long-term strategic planning sessions.

Share supplier capabilities and performance, industry trends, and market dynamics with Marketing leadership while conducting MBR and QBRs.