Marketing Systems & Third Party Program Specialist

Company Description

IFS is a billion-dollar revenue company with 6000+ employees on all continents. Our leading AI technology is the backbone of our award-winning enterprise software solutions, enabling our customers to be their best when it really matters–at the Moment of Service™. Our commitment to internal AI adoption has allowed us to stay at the forefront of technological advancements, ensuring our colleagues can unlock their creativity and productivity, and our solutions are always cutting-edge.

At IFS, we’re flexible, we’re innovative, and we’re focused not only on how we can engage with our customers but on how we can make a real change and have a worldwide impact. We help solve some of society’s greatest challenges, fostering a better future through our agility, collaboration, and trust.

We celebrate diversity and understand our responsibility to reflect the diverse world we work in. We are committed to promoting an inclusive workforce that fully represents the many different cultures, backgrounds, and viewpoints of our customers, our partners, and our communities. As a truly international company serving people from around the globe, we realize that our success is tantamount to the respect we have for those different points of view.

By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to be part of a global, diverse environment; you will be joining a winning team with a commitment to sustainability; and a company where we get things done so that you can make a positive impact on the world.

We’re looking for innovative and original thinkers to work in an environment where you can #MakeYourMoment so that we can help others make theirs. With the power of our AI-driven solutions, we empower our team to change the status quo and make a real difference.

If you want to change the status quo, we’ll help you make your moment. Join Team Purple. Join IFS.

Job Description

Third-Party Program Management (50%)

• Manage and optimize third-party partnerships to meet partnership targets.
• Conduct market research to identify and evaluate potential new third-party programs and vendors that align with business goals.
• Develop and implement strategies to maximize ROI from external vendor programs.
• Oversee budgets allocated to third-party programs, ensuring alignment with expected ROI and overall marketing budget constraints.
• Create a standardized process for evaluating third-party partnerships based on performance, cost-effectiveness, and alignment with strategic goals.
• Regularly analyze performance metrics, communicate insights to stakeholders, and adjust third-party initiatives as necessary.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and external partners to drive program success. ​​​​​

Sales and Marketing Support (50%)

• Develop and manage lead generation activities and projects to drive demand and achieve individual regional and global growth targets.
• Oversee the collection and handling of leads from multiple sources, including email, web requests, and calls.
• Support the creation of target account lists and manage content updates for external sites.
• Maintain accurate CRM records and up-to-date data on prospects, partners, influencers, and customers.
• Provide key insights through reporting, identifying trends and performance gaps.
• Become a CRM superuser and collaborate on CRM projects to optimize processes and ensure efficient lead management.
• Direct ad-hock projects and reporting as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in marketing, sales operations, business administration, or equivalent job-related experience
• 2-3 years of proven software marketing or project management experience in a high-tech environment.
• Experience in sales operations or sales support is highly beneficial.
• Skilled in PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with special emphasis on exceptional Excel skills.
• Skilled in using a CRM or contact management application.
• Possession of critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Good attention to detail.
• Ability to continually reset priorities and be flexible to rapidly changing market demands/conditions.
• Enthusiastic and self-motivated.
• Ability to travel as needed; limited travel is necessary for this role.

What We’re Offering

• Salary Range: $74,000 to $83,000 Plus Bonus of 5%
• Flexible paid time off, including sick and holiday
•  Medical, dental, & vision insurance
•  401K with Company contribution
•  Flexible spending accounts
•  Life insurance and disability benefits
•  Tuition assistance
•  Community involvement and volunteering events

Additional Information

M/F/Disabled/Vet VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. Interested candidates should apply at: www.ifs.com/about/careers-at-ifs

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. VEVRAA Federal Contractor, Equal Opportunity Employer