Free Department Team Charter Template
Department Team Charter
I. Purpose and Objectives
The Marketing Department within [Your Company Name] is dedicated to enhancing the company's brand presence and driving customer engagement through strategic marketing initiatives.
Our objectives are to:
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Increase brand awareness by 25% over the next 12 months.
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Generate 30% more qualified leads for the sales team within the next quarter.
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Launch and manage three major marketing campaigns each year.
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Improve customer retention rates by 15% through targeted marketing efforts.
II. Scope
The Marketing Department is responsible for:
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Developing and implementing marketing strategies and campaigns.
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Managing social media channels and online content.
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Conducting market research and analysis.
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Overseeing advertising efforts and public relations.
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Coordinating with sales and product teams for aligned messaging.
The scope excludes:
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Direct product development decisions.
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Internal IT support unrelated to marketing technologies.
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Customer service and support functions.
III. Roles and Responsibilities
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Department Head: [Your Name]
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Oversee overall marketing strategy and budget.
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Approve major campaign initiatives.
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Report to the Executive Team.
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Marketing Manager: Layla Butler
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Coordinate daily marketing operations.
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Manage campaign execution and performance.
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Supervise marketing staff and freelancers.
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Content Strategist: Emily Davis
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Develop content strategies and editorial calendars.
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Create and oversee content production.
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Analyze content performance metrics.
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Social Media Specialist: Michael Brown
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Manage social media accounts and engagement.
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Develop social media campaigns and promotions.
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Monitor and report on social media trends and feedback.
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IV. Team Structure
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Department Head: [Your Name]
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Marketing Manager: Layla Butler
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Content Strategist: Emily Davis
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Social Media Specialist: Michael Brown
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V. Operating Procedures
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Meetings:
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Weekly team meetings every Monday at 10:00 AM to review progress and plan upcoming tasks.
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Monthly strategy review meetings on the first Tuesday of each month.
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Decision-Making:
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Major decisions (e.g., campaign budgets) require approval from the Department Head.
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Day-to-day operational decisions are made by the Marketing Manager.
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Communication:
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Use Slack for daily communication and updates.
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Share important documents and reports via Google Drive.
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Reporting:
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Submit weekly progress reports to the Department Head.
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Quarterly performance reviews with the Executive Team.
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VI. Performance Metrics
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Brand Awareness: Measure through surveys and social media analytics.
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Lead Generation: Track the number of qualified leads using CRM software.
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Campaign Effectiveness: Evaluate based on campaign KPIs such as engagement rates, conversion rates, and ROI.
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Customer Retention: Analyze repeat purchase rates and customer feedback.
VII. Stakeholders
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Sales Team: Collaborate on lead generation and follow-up.
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Product Team: Align marketing messages with product features and updates.
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Customer Service Team: Coordinate on customer feedback and promotional offers.
VIII. Resources
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Budget: $500,000 annual budget allocated for marketing activities.
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Tools: Access to marketing software such as HubSpot, Google Analytics, and Adobe Creative Suite.
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Support: Assistance from the IT department for technical issues related to marketing tools.