Michael Page
Director Communications - B2B Manufacturing
Michael Page, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262
The Director of Communications will be leading the North American communications strategies and execution. This Communications Director will be responsible for driving and shaping the organization's global communications strategy and execution on a regional level. This position is located in Northwest Indiana and is on site 4 days a week. Relocation is required for non local candidates. Relocation packaged is offered and available.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Client DetailsOur client for the Director of Communications opportunity is a global industrial manufacturing company and is ranked in the Global Fortune 500. This organization services customers in a range of industries including, but not limited to automotive, industrial, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, energy, packaging, appliances, and more.The Director of Communications will be leading the North American communications strategies and execution. This Communications Director will be responsible for driving and shaping the organization's global communications strategy and execution on a regional level, while adhering to the broader groups global goals and strategy. This person will work across the business units in the region, and also work with global groups as well. The Communications Director will be a hands working on tactical actions, as well as strategic working on large global initiatives. This role will have a strong government relations and sustainability focus to the role. This position is located in Northwest Indiana and is on site 4 days a week. Relocation is required for non local candidates. Relocation packaged is offered and available.DescriptionLead the North American communications strategy and execution working closely with the Executive leadership team in the region as well as global leaders to ensure alignment of global strategy within the regionDrive the global corporate identity driving a strong corporate global brand within the regionAnalyze brand positioning and consumer insights across the global to shape and communicate the overall visionDefine and execute the internal and external communications strategiesCreate and execute a annual communications budgetOversee and execute the overall internal communications strategy pertaining to corporate initiatives, content creation, intranet, social media, etc.Manage and maintain all public relations strategy and activitiesAct as the primary spokesperson and media relations person ensuring positive relationships with journalists, industry analysts and other stakeholdersManag all marketing activities and execution including but not limited to global tradeshows, messaging, sales enablement, customer presentations, marketing collateral, corporate website, etc.Support and drive communications pertaining to the global sustainability goals and initiativesProfileBachelor's degree required - Marketing, Communications, or RelatedMBA preferred, but not requiredMinimum 10 years of experience leading marketing and international communications, public relations in a global companyMust have experience in a business to business manufacturingMust be hands on with proven ability developing brand and marketing communication strategiesStrong digital marketing skillsStrong commercial and business acumen and crisis management skillsExecutive presence and cultural awarenessStrong analytical and decision-making skills to drive relevant and critical initiativesExperience working with a global company and working with global customers/counterparts working with different culturesExceptional time management, organizational, and negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills, written, verbal and strong presentation skills working with internal and external stakeholders including executive management (VP and C-level)Ability to trave 20 - 30%Job OfferCompetitive base salary $160,000 - $180,000, bonus, full benefits, 401K, PTO, relocation package if needed, and high growth potential working for a large diverse global company.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.
If you want to know about the requirements for this role, read on for all the relevant information.Client DetailsOur client for the Director of Communications opportunity is a global industrial manufacturing company and is ranked in the Global Fortune 500. This organization services customers in a range of industries including, but not limited to automotive, industrial, construction, agriculture, oil and gas, energy, packaging, appliances, and more.The Director of Communications will be leading the North American communications strategies and execution. This Communications Director will be responsible for driving and shaping the organization's global communications strategy and execution on a regional level, while adhering to the broader groups global goals and strategy. This person will work across the business units in the region, and also work with global groups as well. The Communications Director will be a hands working on tactical actions, as well as strategic working on large global initiatives. This role will have a strong government relations and sustainability focus to the role. This position is located in Northwest Indiana and is on site 4 days a week. Relocation is required for non local candidates. Relocation packaged is offered and available.DescriptionLead the North American communications strategy and execution working closely with the Executive leadership team in the region as well as global leaders to ensure alignment of global strategy within the regionDrive the global corporate identity driving a strong corporate global brand within the regionAnalyze brand positioning and consumer insights across the global to shape and communicate the overall visionDefine and execute the internal and external communications strategiesCreate and execute a annual communications budgetOversee and execute the overall internal communications strategy pertaining to corporate initiatives, content creation, intranet, social media, etc.Manage and maintain all public relations strategy and activitiesAct as the primary spokesperson and media relations person ensuring positive relationships with journalists, industry analysts and other stakeholdersManag all marketing activities and execution including but not limited to global tradeshows, messaging, sales enablement, customer presentations, marketing collateral, corporate website, etc.Support and drive communications pertaining to the global sustainability goals and initiativesProfileBachelor's degree required - Marketing, Communications, or RelatedMBA preferred, but not requiredMinimum 10 years of experience leading marketing and international communications, public relations in a global companyMust have experience in a business to business manufacturingMust be hands on with proven ability developing brand and marketing communication strategiesStrong digital marketing skillsStrong commercial and business acumen and crisis management skillsExecutive presence and cultural awarenessStrong analytical and decision-making skills to drive relevant and critical initiativesExperience working with a global company and working with global customers/counterparts working with different culturesExceptional time management, organizational, and negotiation skillsExcellent communication skills, written, verbal and strong presentation skills working with internal and external stakeholders including executive management (VP and C-level)Ability to trave 20 - 30%Job OfferCompetitive base salary $160,000 - $180,000, bonus, full benefits, 401K, PTO, relocation package if needed, and high growth potential working for a large diverse global company.MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.