Head of Merchandise Marketing

Job Summary CSX is seeking a highly qualified leader for the position of Head of Marketing, who will serve on the company’s executive leadership team. This is a mission-critical role that will help define CSX's future in the marketplace and contribute substantially to the company’s growth mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading marketing efforts and crafting and executing the marketing strategy. This will include leading a collaborative team in the development of innovative solutions to solve customers’ biggest challenges, as well as identifying obstacles and developing timely strategies and action plans to meet sustainable growth and customer satisfaction objectives. The Head of Marketing will be responsible for managing a $6.5 billion revenue portfolio. Primary Activities and Responsibilities - Support all customer-facing aspects of a 6.5B revenue portfolio. - Team leadership: Lead, manage, and mentor experienced marketing professionals - Develop and implement value-added supply chain services for CSX's market expansion strategy - Keen focus on diversity and inclusion to develop talent and strengthen the company's culture - Marketing Strategy: Develop and implement marketing strategies aligned with growth - Market & competitive intelligence: Understand marketplace trends, competition, and competitive positioning - Create innovative ways to drive and expand wallet share within existing accounts and develop new capabilities to attract new accounts - Set marketing strategies and programs to achieve financial targets - Miscellaneous activities and responsibilities as assigned by manager

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree/4-year Degree - 10 or more years of experience in strategic marketing for growth; logistics or supply chain management experience preferred - 5 or more years of executive-level leadership and talent-management experience Knowledge and Skills - Proven success generating global sales and marketing practices to identify new markets and expand wallet share with existing customers - Strategic mindset - Demonstrated and proven leadership in business acumen, critical thinking and ability to navigate, facilitate and influence internal/external stakeholders - Cross-functional leader comfortable working with senior-level executives; resilient decision-maker who is highly collaborative - Self-motivated, proactive, responsive - Ability to think strategically but also willing to dig into the details and tactics when needed Leadership The CSX Leadership Model is the foundation of our Talent Strategy and is what drives CSX performance. CSX accordingly selects and develops talent based on each of the following: producing results, creating change, and inspiring excellence. Job Requirements - Work hours may vary in length and schedule (may include a non-standard work week) Our Commitment to Operate Safely Led by our Guiding Principles, CSX is committed to protecting its employees, customers and the communities in which we operate. Therefore, as a condition of employment, successful external candidates for all positions and internal craft employees accepting management positions must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination within three days of the position start date unless approved for a medical or religious accommodation. Should the successful candidate seek a medical or religious accommodation, appropriate documentation must be provided in support of such request. About CSX CSX, based in Jacksonville, Florida, is a premier transportation company. It provides rail, intermodal and rail-to-truck transload services and solutions to customers across a broad array of markets, including energy, industrial, construction, agricultural, and consumer products. For nearly 200 years, CSX has played a critical role in the nation's economic expansion and industrial development. Its network connects every major metropolitan area in the eastern United States, where nearly two-thirds of the nation's population resides. It also links more than 230 short-line railroads and more than 70 ocean, river and lake ports with major population centers and farming towns alike. More information about CSX Corporation and its subsidiaries is available at www.csx.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Closing Statement At CSX, two of our five Guiding Principles are Valuing and Developing Employees as well as Operating Safely. We are committed to offering our team members the most competitive compensation and benefits package available, unlimited opportunities for development and growth throughout an exciting and rewarding career, and the safest work environment possible. CSX is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Click here to view the EEO is Law poster. Click here to view the OFCCP pay transparency provision information. CSX Transportation and its subsidiaries are not seeking outside assistance or accepting unsolicited resumes from staffing agencies or search firms for employment or contractor opportunities. Any resumes submitted by an outside vendor to any employee at CSX via e-mail, Internet, or directly to hiring managers without a valid written search agreement in place with the Talent Acquisition / HR department will be deemed the sole property of CSX. No placement fee will be paid in the event a candidate is hired as a result of the referral, or through other means.