Marketing Manager

DescriptionTitle: Marketing ManagerDepartment: DevelopmentLocation: Irvine, CASupervisor: Director of MarketingFLSA Status: ExemptPosition Status: Permanent, Full-TimeWork Status (Remote/Hybrid/In-Office): HybridMARKETING MANAGERHanwha Qcells USA Corp (Qcells USA), headquartered in Irvine, CA, specializes in providing utility-scale modules, solar photovoltaic (PV), and battery energy storage systems (BESS) project development, along with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) services for solar and BESS projects nationwide. Qcells USA delivers comprehensive turnkey solutions encompassing the entire utility-scale project lifecycle. By choosing Qcells USA for turnkey solutions, customers can reduce uncertainty and risk, leading to enhanced investment returns and contributing to a more sustainable future.Qcells USA’s complete turnkey solutions seamlessly integrate the expertise of our Development, Modules, and EPC teams, while ensuring close coordination with other vital internal groups such as Project Finance, Systems Integration, and Legal. This collaborative approach ensures that Qcells USA projects deliver exceptional value and performance. With several multi-billion-dollar investments, Qcells is pioneering the establishment of the only complete module supply chain in the U.S., including the expansion of our Georgia module manufacturing facility, which stands as the largest in the Western Hemisphere.As an integral part of the global Qcells brand, Qcells USA benefits from a legacy of excellence in photovoltaic manufacturing. Qcells is renowned worldwide for its high-performance, superior-quality solar cells and modules. With dual headquarters in Seoul, South Korea (Global Executive HQ) and Thalheim, Germany (Technology & Innovation HQ), Qcells operates under the umbrella of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company and one of the top 8 business conglomerates in South Korea.SUMMARYThe Marketing Manager will assist with all marketing and branding efforts on behalf of Qcells USA. This role will support the various turnkey solutions Qcells USA offers, including PV & ESS project development, Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC), and module sales. The Marketing Manager will coordinate across the organization to build programs, content, and messages that provide a unique customer journey and help grow the Qcells business. This position reports to the Director of Marketing or another senior management personnel member that the President of the Company may designate. This position reports to the Irvine, CA office but will maintain a hybrid schedule of working out of their home office and the Irvine, CA office. Working hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:00am to 5:00pm or 9:00am to 6:00pm local time. This position is expected to travel up to 30%.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTION & RESPONSIBILITIESBuild, manage, and optimize content across the audience journey from initial touchpoint to deal close to recurring deals;Develop visual and written content to grow the company’s footprint, including press releases, corporate announcements, digital space, social media, videos, graphics, banners, and creative content;Assist and coordinate campaigns and projects;Create, maintain, and update marketing materials, including sales materials, presentations, and digital marketing as needed;Coordinate and manage the planning and execution of multiple events taking place across the United States throughout the yearManage digital and print marketing collateral as well as website content;Assist in market research and creation of marketing plans and strategies;Collaborate with various utility-scale teams and departments to develop a deep, customer-focused understanding of their mindsets and behaviors, ensuring a unique journey at every touchpoint.Work collaboratively with marketing team members from affiliate entities to maintain brand essence in written, verbal, and design communications;Explore and learn the company's overall turnkey solution, including the brand, customer, product goals, and all other aspects of service.Support the marketing initiatives with the planning, executing, and tracking of marketing programs such as email, event, social media, or content marketingManage relationships with external vendors to ensure high-quality and timely execution of marketing programs and to ensure competitivenessRegular attendance, in accordance with company's attendance policy and supervisory assignment, is an essential job duty requirement for this positionPerform other duties and special projects as assigned by ManagementREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS3-5 years of brand management, marketing communications, or related experienceProficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, InDesign, Premiere, and Illustrator).Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to present and explain complex information.Experience in renewable energy, including understanding project development, EPC, and PV modules, is highly desirable.Critical and strategic thinking skills.Ability to project manage multiple efforts.Strong, self-motivated team player.Strong Microsoft Office skills.PHYSICAL DEMANDSStationary Position: frequently remains stationary up to 90% of the time and sitting up to 8 hours in a dayMove/Traverse: infrequently bend, stand, stoop and/or walkCarry Weight: infrequently carry weight and/or lift objects (light to heavy) weighing up to 10 poundsHearing and Speech: frequently communicates with the ability to hear and talk on a regular basis with employees, coworkers, and all personnel matters; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situationsSight: frequent use of sight to detect images on computer, office documents, and office objects near and farClimb: occasionally ascends/descends on stairway to get to office upper and lower floorsTravel: up to 30% as neededWORK ENVIRONMENTRegular professional, office business settingNoise level ranges from low to moderate (if in office setting)Noise level ranges from moderate to high (if on construction worksite)SALARY RANGE FOR POSITION The anticipated starting pay range of this position, which is to be located in Irvine, CA is $125,000 - $145,000 base salary per year.

The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in Irvine, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.

Hanwha Qcells is proud to be an at-will Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination against race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status and any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.It is important to note that the job descriptions provided by Qcells USA Corp are not intended to be comprehensive lists of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the positions. Duties and responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice, reflecting our dynamic and evolving work environment.We are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

As part of this commitment, Hanwha Qcells will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with disabilities to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

Please contact us to request accommodations at hr-usa@qcells.com.Nothing in this statement shall imply implicitly or explicitly a guarantee of employment outside our at-will employment opportunity.