Production Manager

Production Manager, Direct Marketing Production - PMG, Columbia, MD or Remote 

Are you interested in making a difference in the world by helping nonprofits fulfill their missions? Do you like working directly with clients in a high-energy environment?  PMG, a production management firm headquartered in Columbia MD, is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Production Manager to work with our nonprofit clients and their creative agencies on direct mail fundraising programs. At PMG, you’ll get to work with top national and regional nonprofit brands dedicated to saving lives, protecting the environment, finding cures and more.

The position involves working directly with client and supplier partners as well as internal data and postal logistics teammates. Job qualifications include 5-10 years of direct mail production experience with the ability to manage complex programs, take the lead on all aspects of direct mail production, and strengthen and enhance our relationships with our clients. Production Mangers are the first line of support to both client and supplier partners. They are expected to have full ownership of their programs under the direction of a Team Leader, including developing proposals and program budgets, maintaining efficient workflows and achieving consistently accurate billing. The Production Manager is responsible for communicating client volume and revenue adjustments to their Team Leader. The Production Manager should have a working knowledge of our suppliers and their capabilities and show an eagerness to expand their knowledge.

Candidates must have exceptional client service skills including a positive and personable manner, along with strong written and verbal communication abilities. They should be proficient in Microsoft Office applications with advanced skills in Excel. Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Acrobat is required. Candidates must be comfortable in a client-facing role and using Zoom/Teams to lead meetings. Must be eager to work on a team and independently.

Education and Experience:

5-10 years of experience, ideally managing production at a fundraising agency and has an understanding of creative strategy and postal promotions.

Bachelor’s Degree of equivalent work experience

PMG is an Employee-Owned Company of highly motivated and committed people who pursue operational excellence and provide exceptional service to our clients every day. This full-time exempt position offers a typical salary range of $65,000-85,000. The final salary will be determined by a variety of factors including experience, geography, education, proficiency with

the required software tools. The full compensation package includes flexibility around core workday hours, and a benefits package including health, dental, vision and 401k, profit sharing and ESOP retirement plans along with professional development opportunities. Candidates from the following states in the Eastern Time Zone are preferred (DC, MD, VA, PA).

For more information about this position and to apply, please contact Teresa Pessaro, VP of Operations at teresa@pmgdirect.net.

PMG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.

Classified: Exempt

Travel Requirement: 10-15%