Global Marketing Manager, Energy And Utilities Industry
Ibm Corporation
Chicago
Led multi-brand, global marketing team to drive IBM’s marketplace strategy for Energy and Utilities industry solutions and launch IBM Smarter Energy, part of the IBM Smarter Planet campaign, which positioned IBM as global leader in smart grid solutions.* Collaborated with product managers to create marketing messages for use in marketing collateral. * Managed development of point of view, client presentations, web content, television ads and client brochures.* Used market and internal client data to build annual strategic marketing plans that included overall market segmentation and priorities, exceeding revenue growth objectives.* Created quarterly strategic guidance and advised country teams to develop and implement localized tactical marketing plans and share marketing best practices among all teams.* Led the creation of IBM Smarter Energy Virtual Briefing Center, a web-based venue which provides web events, thought leadership, videos, brochures and case studies to clients, highlighting IBM’s point of view and capabilities for the Energy and Utilities industry.* Developed and launched education program for salespeople around the world to better understand IBM offerings, helping them identify opportunities to build their sales pipeline.