Marketing and communication consultant job description

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Job Summary

This position is responsible for creating and overseeing the implementation of promotional plans and pre and post-sales literature and other materials for Marketing and Sales; managing high level departmental or division projects and representing the manager and/or the department on committees and special task forces; overseeing work of other department writers on projects and managing vendor relationships; developing, monitoring, and evaluating budget for literature under his/her purview; and working with other staff on budget projections.

Responsibilities

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor Degree or 4 years marketing, journalism or communications experience.
* 7 years experience in communications environment.
* Knowledge of design, layout, and print production.
* Project management skills.
* Writing and verbal communications and editing skills.
* Independent, self-starter, ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

PREFERRED JOB REQUIREMENTS:

* Bachelor Degree in Journalism or Communications.

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HCSC Employment Statement:

HCSC is committed to diversity in the workplace and to providing equal opportunity and affirmative action to employees and applicants. We are an Equal Opportunity Employment / Affirmative Action employer dedicated to workforce diversity and a drug-free and smoke-free workplace. Drug screening and background investigation are required, as allowed by law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

This position is recognized division-wide as a resourceful and reliable marketing communication resource who acts as the main communication coordinator between all affected groups. Develops strategic marketing communication plans, provides counsel to internal groups and directs work of outside suppliers and vendors to support the marketing strategy.

**Project Development:** Designs, develops, and produces electronic media and resource enhancements, tools and marketing communications programs or recommends changes to current ones. This position is responsible for all phases of assigned programs, including budget and usage forecasts.

The incumbent manages the completion of work assignments and coordinates work with others (e.g. Industry teams and PR Partners). Provides consultation and support to Cat dealers, Cat field sales representatives, and internal executive management for operational and project-related activities. Develops and maintains highly effective working relationships with internal customers. Researches, designs, presents, and gains approval of annual communication projects. Develops and delivers other project-related direction and support to division's core resource areas.

**Marketing Communications Strategy:** The incumbent shall develop a robust communications strategy to support the overall strategy of a product or portfolio. The communications strategy and plans will define Caterpillar's value proposition and reflect the collective positioning of the complete suite of products and services to these customers.

**Marketing Material and Promotion:** The incumbent shall develop promotional marketing campaigns that support the product value, strategy, and business plan. This includes development of value messaging, foundational marketing resources, external integrated communication strategy, and messaging architecture
**Basic Qualifications** **:**

+ Requires a college degree or equivalent experience with 5-8 years of marketing experience

+ A solid grasp of how to develop and execute an external integrated communication strategy

+ Proficiency in the marketing communications discipline.

+ Strong design and operational implementation skills -- this is a doing role!

+ Knowledge of the full Office 365 suite

+ Exceptional writing and communication skills - you will be producing and presenting a lot of content

+ Demonstrated success in working in a team-based, collaborative environment

+ Proven ability to succeed in a fast-paced organization

+ Strong interpersonal skills.

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

+ Broad business background, specific long-term industry knowledge and excellent communication skills.

+ Demonstrated track record of effective B2B messaging development, and successful product launches

+ Excellent human relation, project management and customer service skills - with a proven ability to develop a cooperative work relationship both inside and outside the division.

+ An ability to apply user insights, research, analytics to strategies.

+ Strong presentation skills and examples of Successful Marketing and Communication Strategies with results. Business to Business (B2B) Marketing / Creative Agency experience.

+ Ability to effectively collaborate with people across many different backgrounds and cultures, internally and externally, with the appropriate influence and ability to resolve differences.

**The preferred location is Peoria, IL, Chicago, IL, Denver, CO, or Dallas, TX, but remote work within the United States is available for the right candidate.**

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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.