VP, Branded Merchandise

SGS & Co and SGK have consistently delivered print, fabrication, and merchandising needs of hundreds of clients-and now, as Collide, we're combining our strengths to elevate what's possible. This new chapter expands the breadth and depth of our expertise, enabling us to deliver high-impact, global solutions that help brands launch into the real world, capture attention, and drive conversion at the point of connection.

Position Summary

The purpose of this position is to work alongside the client service team to grow and manage the branded merchandise service line. Institute technology and supplier agreements to source product, create presentations, and manage orders.

Essential Responsibilities, Accountabilities & Results

Co-own the P&L for the Branded Merchandise service line with the SVP Client Service.
Manage and buildout your cross functional teams including Account Directors, Account Managers, Project Managers, etc. helping them to reach revenue, profit and client service goals.
Maintain the highest standards of client satisfaction while developing growth opportunities with your portfolio clients.
Help develop standardize and customized "ways of working" for the Branded Merchandise service line to enable revenue and profit goals.
Work with Client Service team to own the client relationships, as related to Branded Merchandise, ensuring critical insights and opportunities are developed; while ensuring we remain top of mind with key client, cross-functional contacts.
Be an active and committed partner to the SGS & Co Shared Service leaders and practitioners.

Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university, and more than 10 years of experience or equivalent work experience.
Deep experience in Branded Merchandise sales and operations. (industry veterans only)
Experience managing mutli-level, client facing teams.
Strong "client-hands" and experience leading account managers.
P&L experience preferred.
Demonstrated ability to excel at leading teams, developing talent, and working through others to consistently deliver budgeted annual, quarterly, and monthly financial and operational results.
Demonstrated ability to excel as a teammate on a senior leadership team and to senior shared services leaders.

Competency Requirements

Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills.
Superior quantitative and analytical skills.
Exceptional empathy, compassion, and ability to connect with all regardless of station, title, position, or background.

The businesses of SGS & Co and SGK have united to form Propelis, a go-to-market ecosystem that enables marketers to move their brands forward with greater speed, clarity, and confidence. Our broad range of integrated solutions include brand creative, packaging, print solutions, branded environments, and content production. Services are delivered through our family of brands: SGX, Marks, Equator, Collide, and 5Flow. With a combined legacy spanning more than 150 years, Propelis commences operations with 10,000 employees in 30+ countries, nearly $1 billion in annual sales, and a diverse client base of over 2,000 leading companies.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate's location, experience, and other job-related factors.

Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan.

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Qualifications

A bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year university, and more than 10 years of experience or equivalent work experience
Deep experience in Branded Merchandise sales and operations
Experience managing mutli-level, client facing teams
Strong "client-hands" and experience leading account managers
Demonstrated ability to excel at leading teams, developing talent, and working through others to consistently deliver budgeted annual, quarterly, and monthly financial and operational results
Demonstrated ability to excel as a teammate on a senior leadership team and to senior shared services leaders
Exceptional written, verbal, and presentation skills
Superior quantitative and analytical skills
Exceptional empathy, compassion, and ability to connect with all regardless of station, title, position, or background

Benefits

Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training
Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process
The U.S. pay range for this position is $140,000 - $150,000 USD annually
Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan

Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to work alongside the client service team to grow and manage the branded merchandise service line
Institute technology and supplier agreements to source product, create presentations, and manage orders
Co-own the P&L for the Branded Merchandise service line with the SVP Client Service
Manage and buildout your cross functional teams including Account Directors, Account Managers, Project Managers, etc
helping them to reach revenue, profit and client service goals
Maintain the highest standards of client satisfaction while developing growth opportunities with your portfolio clients
Help develop standardize and customized "ways of working" for the Branded Merchandise service line to enable revenue and profit goals
Work with Client Service team to own the client relationships, as related to Branded Merchandise, ensuring critical insights and opportunities are developed; while ensuring we remain top of mind with key client, cross-functional contacts
Be an active and committed partner to the SGS & Co Shared Service leaders and practitioners

VP, Branded Merchandise

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