Director, Marketing & Programs

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Job Specifications

Cella by Randstad Digital has partnered with a premier, 100% Canadian-owned IT solutions provider to find a dynamic Director of Marketing & Programs. Our client is an award-winning leader in cybersecurity and custom IT infrastructure, serving high-level enterprise clients and the federal government for over 25 years.

This is a rare opportunity to join a "tight-knit family" organization known for its incredible stability and commitment to philanthropy. With a culture defined by high performance and deep-rooted employee loyalty, they are looking for a strategic leader to drive vendor relationships and high-impact marketing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Strategic Vendor Management: Oversee the 80/20 vendor relationship model, collaborating with Tier 1 global IT providers to maximize partnership value.
Budget Oversight: Manage Market Development and Earned Funds ensuring funds are strategically allocated for events, lead generation, and brand awareness.
Program Compliance: Overseeing rebate program and manage the critical training and certification programs that maintain the firm’s high-ranking status with suppliers.
Event Leadership: Design and execute high-touch C-suite events, industry conferences, and customer-centric experiences .
Relationship Building: Serve as a key liaison between the internal team, C-suite executives, and external partners to ensure seamless communication and business growth.

Requirements

Professional Experience: 7+ years of proven leadership in marketing, program management, or channel marketing, ideally within the IT solutions, reseller, or data center industry.
Interpersonal Excellence: Exceptional ability to engage with C-suite executives, global vendors, and government partners.
Strategic & Tactical Balance: Ability to switch between high-level marketing strategy and the tactical execution of events and certification tracking.
Location: Must be based in the Ottawa, ON area to facilitate frequent face-to-face interactions with vendors and clients.
Customer-Centric Mindset: A dedication to "going the extra mile" in a service-oriented environment.
If you are a results-oriented expert ready to lead with vision and drive digital excellence, we want to hear from you. Please submit your resume today to be considered for this exciting opportunity!

This role is perfect for a marketing leader who thrives on autonomy and enjoys building long-term professional relationships. You will be the face of the brand at major industry conferences and the engine behind the programs that fuel the company’s technical credentials.

This is a time-sensitive opportunity. We encourage interested talent to apply promptly by sharing your resume and any relevant work samples that demonstrate your experience in event strategy or program management.

Note: This posting is for existing and upcoming vacancies.

Cella by Randstad Digital uses artificial intelligence to help our recruiters screen, assess and select qualified talent for this role and others within our database. Although Cella by Randstad Digital uses A.I. as a tool, candidate selection and hiring decisions are made by our employees.

About the Company

Cella by Randstad Digital is an award-winning leader in consulting, staffing and managed solutions for digital, marketing and creative teams. We help people build meaningful careers and partner with companies to help them win and stay ahead of the competition. Our secret sauce? The Cella Trifecta: Combining our knowledge with your experience to achieve extraordinary results. Our industry experts listen to your problems and guide you to the best solutions - from finding the most in-demand talent to providing consulting servic... Know more

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