Manager, Trade Marketing

The Role:
Reporting to the Senior Director, Retention & Trade Marketing, the Manager of Trade Marketing is primarily responsible for driving sales through Minted’s trade/B2B communities. The successful candidate will be strategic and efficient, creative and solutions-oriented, and have excellent relationship management skills.

You will::
• Co-manage Minted’s Interior Designer Trade Program, optimizing the platform and value proposition to drive designer acquisition and activation, with the ultimate goal of efficiently delivering sales for the fine art business
• Generate new leads and leverage existing relationships to drive sales
• Execute the marketing strategy to drive program goals, including email and social outreach, onboarding, and education
• Identify and size opportunities to deliver step-change sales impact and to scale the program
• Procure and deliver fine art recommendations for residential and commercial projects upon request
• Attend tradeshows and interface with key design partners (lunch & learns, in-person meetings) in support of acquisition and activation goals
• Act as an ambassador for the Minted brand and as an advocate for program designers, nurturing relationships and understanding the needs/priorities of this community to inform recommendations for improving the program experience
• Own reporting and maintain budget for program
• Co-manage Trade Associate on execution of the program to provide best-in-class service and partnership to our interior designer community

You are: :
• Creative and solution-oriented in a resource-constrained environment
• Enthusiastic and passionate about interior design and fine art
• Entrepreneurial: excited to be part of a small, scrappy team with a sense of ownership
• Results-driven with strong business acumen -- data analysis is core to this role
• Able to travel

You have: :
• Undergraduate degree required
• 7-10+ years of combined interior design industry experience and B2B sales & marketing
• Proven track record of driving ROI-positive marketing initiatives and ability to translate complex data into actionable insights
• Possess a refined aesthetic sensibility and a discerning eye for high-end interior design and art curation
• High EQ and great communication/relationship management skills – ability to represent the Minted brand and fine art product line to external audiences
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence cross-functional partners and those not directly under management

Compensation:

The compensation range for the role applies to employment offers from Minted. Our employment offers fall between the minimum and midpoint of the range to allow for continued salary growth during your employment at Minted. The upper half of the range accommodates this growth and supports our intention to create an environment that encourages lasting relationships between Minted and our employees.
Minted utilizes a market-based compensation model with four geographic tiers. Final compensation is determined based on the candidate’s primary work location, defined as their residence within 60 miles of a metropolitan area:

Geo 2: Boston, MA; Washington, DC; Chicago, IL; Seattle, WA; Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Portland, OR - $102,272 - $134,232
Geo 3: All other U.S. metro locations - $93,850 -$123,178

Salaries will vary based on various factors, including but not limited to professional and academic experience, associated job responsibilities, and/or other business or organizational needs.

This role is eligible for an annual performance bonus and stock options.

Benefits:
Benefits will be effective on the first of each month following your initial hire date.

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits
- Employer Funded Health Savings Account
- 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off and Sick Leave
- Paid Parental Leave
- Monthly Gym/Wellness Reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Employer Funded Commuter Benefits
- Employee Discount
- Friends and Family Discount

DISCLAIMER:
We verify identity at the start of interviews to ensure fairness and security. We reserve the right to withdraw candidates who misrepresent their identity, experience, or qualifications at any stage of the process.

Notice of AI Use in Employment Decisions:
We use AI-powered tools, including Brainner AI, to support our hiring and employment processes. These tools help assess job-related qualifications and improve efficiency, but all decisions involve human review.

About Minted:

Artists shape culture. They spark conversation, create connection, and bring beauty into the world. Minted is where they come together to reach further. Our marketplace empowers a thriving community of independent artists to sell and scale their work. We nurture self-expression, cultivate community, and bring the best in visual art to a global audience.

We’re building a new way to discover the world’s best creative talent. We’re here for the emerging talent ready to take off, the local favorites ready to grow, and the established artists ready to dream bigger.

At Minted, our people don’t just believe in the power of art–we live it. We have our finger on the pulse of what’s new and now. We’re obsessed with great design, art, and interiors. We’re in galleries, at fairs, and constantly finding inspiration online. We seek undiscovered talent that deserves to stand up and stand out. We connect with artists that have something to say, and we collaborate to amplify their work. The Minted community’s art, stationery, and textiles products have reached over 75 million homes worldwide.

Our marketplace brings the best in independent design to consumers everywhere. We recognize the challenges independent artists face, and we leverage our resources to level the playing field and create a platform that gives artists the freedom to develop their craft and grow their business.

We are headquartered in San Francisco, CA and currently employ 350+ full-time employees, plus additional temporary workers during the holiday season. We have raised over $300M from top-tier investors including Benchmark Capital, T. Rowe Price, Permira, Ridge Ventures, Technology Crossover Ventures, and Norwest Venture Partners. Angel investors include Marissa Mayer, Jeremy Stoppelman, Julia & Kevin Hartz, Yishan Wong, and more.

Minted is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to inclusion and diversity. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives and will consider all qualified applicants for employment in accordance with all state, local, and federal laws. Minted participates in the E-verify program.

How Our Process Works:

Minted uses technology and innovative practices to bring unique, best-selling design to market at scale. Using its crowdsourcing technology, consumers are empowered to vote for the designs they love and want to see sold, ensuring that Minted always sells continuously fresh and trend-forward product. The winning designs are manufactured by Minted, enabling artists from around the world to share and sell their work while letting Minted do the rest. Since launch in 2007, the company has expanded to serve consumers in new categories including wall art, textiles, digital content and home decor, as well as serve major retailers and consumer products brands with data-backed design through licensing and wholesale partnerships.