Cincinnati Casting Calls & Acting Auditions

POSITION OBJECTIVE

The Assistant Director of Development and Alumni Communications supports the planning and implementation of important initiatives for the College of Arts and Sciences and engineering, law, management, and social work schools (as well as other strategic business units, as assigned). This includes the preparation of materials directed at constituents including but not limited to alumni, donors, and potential funders. The assistant director will work closely with the Executive Director of Development and Alumni Communications to incorporate schools’ and units’ development, alumni relations and communications strategies into the university’s overall direction and will participate in the ongoing development and execution of that strategy. Functioning as an integral member of the Development and Alumni Relations team, the assistant director will work in partnership with colleagues in development communications and University Marketing and Communications more broadly, university development leaders, and other constituents with the ultimate goals of professionally presenting the university’s efforts to internal and external constituencies and raising local, regional, state, national and international support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Write and edit copy for a wide range of materials—including brochures, one-pagers, cases for support, and magazines or related articles—describing funding needs and opportunities. Develop and implement communications strategies and materials, including print and digital alumni and friends publications, and collaborate with stewardship and annual fund colleagues producing communications that recognize supporters. (65%)
2. Collaborate with colleagues in development and alumni relations communications and the Executive Director to facilitate strategic development projects and initiatives in the cultivation of prospective donors, acquisition of gifts, and subsequent recognition of supporters across a number of the university’s schools and college. (15%).
3. Work with key school and college constituents to prepare presentations to various types of donors (individuals, associations, foundations and corporations) for special initiatives. (5%)
4. Become knowledgeable about various schools’ programs, leaders and faculty, current activities and strategic priorities to produce high-level assistance and participate in or lead a variety of special projects as the Executive Director for Development and Alumni Communications assigns. (10%)

NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Advise the school and college leaders as to projecting the highest level of professionalism possible in all interactions and communications. (5%)
2. Perform other duties as assigned. (<1%)

CONTACTS

• Department: Contact with staff as required to perform essential functions.
• University: Contact with schools and administrative departments, faculty and staff as required to perform essential functions.
• Students: Occasional contact with undergraduate, graduate and professional students as required to perform essential functions.
• External: Regular contact with alumni, friends and donors.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

• No supervisory responsibility

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience: 5 or more years of progressive experience in planning and implementing an organization’s various communications. Work with an organization’s leadership/executives in communicating key messages preferred. Experience with development preferred.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required.

REQUIRED SKILLS

1. Effective and professional communication skills, including verbal, written and non-verbal.
2. Excellent interviewing, writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
3. Strong organizational skills; ability to multitask, organize and prioritize projects and tasks.
4. High degree of energy, creativity and flexibility.
5. Strong interpersonal skills; must be able to work effectively with various individuals internal as well as external to the university.
6. Ability to interact with colleagues, supervisors, and customers face to face.
7. Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with colleagues.
8. Proven ability to meet deadlines.
9. Proficiency in working with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and Adobe Creative Cloud.
10. Knowledge of health sciences education and research is desirable; college or university experience is highly desirable.
11. Ability to meet consistent attendance.
12. Familiarity with Mac platform.
13. Familiarity with web content management systems.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• General office environment, some evening and weekend work hours will be required. Occasional travel required.

BENEFITS

• Over three weeks of paid vacation, paid sick days, 12 paid holidays (not including closing between 12/26 and 12/31), and summer hours
• Tuition Waiver – for you and your dependents
• Health, dental, and vision insurance plus a 401k match program

Case Western Reserve University

**Join Our Team at Taazaa – Product Manager (User Experience & Software)**

**Position Overview:**

Are you a dynamic and innovative Product Manager with a solid background in both User Experience (UX) and software product development? At Taazaa, we’re on the lookout for an exceptional individual to steer the design, development, and delivery of our cutting-edge software products. If you’re passionate about crafting user-centered solutions that not only align with business goals but also elevate user experiences, this role is tailor-made for you.

**Key Responsibilities:**

**Product Strategy & Vision:**

– Craft and refine product strategies that are rooted in user needs, market dynamics, and strategic business objectives.

– Ensure that the product vision harmonizes seamlessly with the overarching mission and objectives of the company.

**User-Centered Design:**

– Collaborate closely with the UX and UI teams to sculpt intuitive and user-friendly software interfaces.

– Spearhead user research initiatives encompassing surveys, user testing, and iterative feedback loops.

**Product Development Lifecycle:**

– Lead cross-functional teams across the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to launch and beyond.

– Maintain a vigilant focus on delivering products on schedule, within defined scope, and adhering to budget constraints.

**Stakeholder Collaboration:**

– Foster robust partnerships with stakeholders including software developers, designers, QA engineers, and key business leaders.

– Facilitate alignment on product features, prioritization, and the strategic product roadmap.

**Requirement Elicitation:**

– Capture comprehensive requirements from both internal teams and external users.

– Translate intricate user needs into clear, actionable product requirements that guide the development team.

**Continuous Improvement:**

– Leverage user feedback, usage data, and prevailing market trends to consistently refine and elevate our product offerings.

**Product Metrics & KPIs:**

– Monitor and measure product performance metrics while ensuring alignment with established Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).

**Competitive Analysis:**

– Stay attuned to the landscape of competitor products, industry trends, and technological advancements.

– Deploy insights to fortify the competitive edge of our products within the market.

**Qualifications:**

– Proven track record in product management, particularly within UX-focused software development environments.

– In-depth knowledge of user-centered design principles and methodologies.

– Strong leadership skills, capable of driving cross-functional teams to achieve collective goals.

– Excellent communication abilities, enabling effective collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

– Analytical mindset with the capacity to draw insights from data and translate them into actionable strategies.

– Familiarity with product management tools and techniques.

– Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a related field.

**Join our team at Taazaa and make an impact by shaping exceptional software products that seamlessly blend innovation and user-centric design. Apply today to embark on a journey of growth and innovation.**

Taazaa Inc

AMERICAN MUNICIPAL POWER, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work environment (combination of remote work and in-office reporting), with the coordination and approval of the appropriate supervisor. This position is located in and will report out of Columbus, OH.

Position will be posted 8/23/23 – 9/21/23

Position Title: Manager of Marketing/Member Relations

Reports To: Director of Marketing/Member Relations

FLSA Status: Exempt

Basic Functions: To foster Member relationships and market AMP services, programs and projects.

Essential Functions:

This position provides the following essential functions, both internally and externally for AMP, MESA and the Members of these entities.

1. Assists the Director of Marketing/Member Relations in the administration and marketing of AMP services, programs and projects to Member management and elected officials.

2. Will assist Director of Marketing/Member Relations with membership development in accordance with Strategic Growth Marketing Plans.

3. Will perform regular visits to Member communities to foster member relationships and joint action activity between AMP and the Members.

4. Assist with educating members about power supply portfolios, energy markets and AMP programs and services.

5. May represent AMP in industry and joint action agency related forums and panels.

6. Prepare weekly and monthly reports on member visits and other marketing related information.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Qualifications:

1. A minimum of a four-year marketing, business or engineering-related degree is desired.

2. Preferred three or more years of experience in the electric utility industry.

3. Preferred three or more years of experience in marketing and professional relationship development.

4. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and have experience in public speaking.

5. Must be able to work on their own and set own priorities based on need to perform basic and essential functions.

6. Experience in a municipal environment is strongly preferred.

7. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Potential for extensive travel primarily in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, West Virginia, Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Indiana and Kentucky.
American Municipal Power, Inc

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Work Location and Arrangement: Work location is flexible if within 100 miles of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center, Dallas Technology Hub or Atlanta, GA CarMax Auto Finance Office if approved by the Company.

8116 – Midtown Office – 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Manager, Retail Strategy & Analytics:

About The Team

The Retail Strategy team is a world-class community of analysts who work in a collaborative environment that leverages a variety of strategic and technical skillsets to help drive CarMax’s $20B retail sales business. CarMax’s retail business is undergoing an exciting eCommerce & omnichannel transformation which is helping us extend our market leadership while positioning us for future growth. The Retail Strategy team is at the center of this transformation and is focused on driving a cohesive end to end omni channel experience as customers shop on our website, with our contact center, and in our stores.

Our team tackles this work while ensuring we are a great representation of CarMax’s 4 core values:

Do the Right Thing: We prioritize maintaining the culture of integrity which has set CarMax apart in the used car industry, and promote a respectful and inclusive environment at work

Put People First: We’re focused on nurturing associate development and on maintaining a healthy work culture, while also making sure our customers are offered a great experience

Win Together: Teamwork is essential to what we do; we regularly learn from each other and draw on each other’s expertise and perspectives

Go for Greatness: We continually improve our abilities and the products that we support, to reinforce CarMax’s position as the industry leader

About The Role

Buying a car is a major, exciting purchase for customers which involves many steps & considerations from researching vehicles online, to understanding financing, to ultimately buying that perfect car – Each year, millions of customers come to CarMax searching for their perfect car. The Retail Strategy team leverages data, analytics, and strategy to help ensure customers receive a great experience today while driving CarMax’s eCommerce & omnichannel transformation.

There are several sub-teams on Retail Strategy who focus on the different parts of the retail shopping journey. As a Manager in Retail Strategy, you will work with business partners in our Product, Technology and Operations departments to help drive the retail business forward on a team focused on one of these areas:

• Web Strategy – Works to analyze, understand, and inform priorities to optimize customers’ upper funnel search & finance experiences on CarMax’s digital properties
• Product Strategy – Works to build & enhance online progression steps that allow customers to complete as much of the car buying process online as desired
• Customer Experience Center (CEC) Strategy – Works to ensure CarMax’s contact center provides exceptional service to customers needing assistance via phone, text or chat while shopping remotely for a vehicle
• Sales Strategy – Works to ensure the in-store shopping experience for all customers is exceptional, regardless of they completed steps of the buying process online
• Business Operations Strategy – Works to enable a fast & easy process for customers in store when they are ready to transact

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Be a thought leader who helps set the strategic direction for business partners in Product, Technology and Operations
• Partner across the business to ensure the strategy of all teams you support ladders to CarMax’s overall retail vision
• Develop & enhance analytical tools, such as data sets, models, reports, and dashboards, utilizing them to monitor performance and drive ongoing performance
• Generate value-creating ideas and work with business partners to prioritize and activate against these ideas
• Design & analyze tests to evaluate the effectiveness of changes to our products and operations

Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to consistently deliver at a high level on the responsibilities listed above. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required:

• A track record of excellent problem solving, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative analysis
• Experience conducting large scale data analysis to support conclusions, and a willingness to gain proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, or Tableau
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to solve complex problems, produce results, and make recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to people with varying backgrounds and levels of technical familiarity
• Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with a team of passionate analysts and business partners who are regularly shaping strategy at a big-picture and a detailed level
• Four or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role
• Four-year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant’s request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

CarMax

CarMax, the way your career should be!

Work Location and Arrangement: Work location is flexible if within 100 miles of the Richmond, VA Technology Innovation Center, Dallas Technology Hub or Atlanta, GA CarMax Auto Finance Office if approved by the Company.

8116 – Midtown Office – 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220

Work Authorization: Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Manager, Retail Strategy & Analytics:

About The Team

The Retail Strategy team is a world-class community of analysts who work in a collaborative environment that leverages a variety of strategic and technical skillsets to help drive CarMax’s $20B retail sales business. CarMax’s retail business is undergoing an exciting eCommerce & omnichannel transformation which is helping us extend our market leadership while positioning us for future growth. The Retail Strategy team is at the center of this transformation and is focused on driving a cohesive end to end omni channel experience as customers shop on our website, with our contact center, and in our stores.

Our team tackles this work while ensuring we are a great representation of CarMax’s 4 core values:

Do the Right Thing: We prioritize maintaining the culture of integrity which has set CarMax apart in the used car industry, and promote a respectful and inclusive environment at work

Put People First: We’re focused on nurturing associate development and on maintaining a healthy work culture, while also making sure our customers are offered a great experience

Win Together: Teamwork is essential to what we do; we regularly learn from each other and draw on each other’s expertise and perspectives

Go for Greatness: We continually improve our abilities and the products that we support, to reinforce CarMax’s position as the industry leader

About The Role

Buying a car is a major, exciting purchase for customers which involves many steps & considerations from researching vehicles online, to understanding financing, to ultimately buying that perfect car – Each year, millions of customers come to CarMax searching for their perfect car. The Retail Strategy team leverages data, analytics, and strategy to help ensure customers receive a great experience today while driving CarMax’s eCommerce & omnichannel transformation.

There are several sub-teams on Retail Strategy who focus on the different parts of the retail shopping journey. As a Manager in Retail Strategy, you will work with business partners in our Product, Technology and Operations departments to help drive the retail business forward on a team focused on one of these areas:

• Web Strategy – Works to analyze, understand, and inform priorities to optimize customers’ upper funnel search & finance experiences on CarMax’s digital properties
• Product Strategy – Works to build & enhance online progression steps that allow customers to complete as much of the car buying process online as desired
• Customer Experience Center (CEC) Strategy – Works to ensure CarMax’s contact center provides exceptional service to customers needing assistance via phone, text or chat while shopping remotely for a vehicle
• Sales Strategy – Works to ensure the in-store shopping experience for all customers is exceptional, regardless of they completed steps of the buying process online
• Business Operations Strategy – Works to enable a fast & easy process for customers in store when they are ready to transact

What You Will Do – Essential Responsibilities

• Be a thought leader who helps set the strategic direction for business partners in Product, Technology and Operations
• Partner across the business to ensure the strategy of all teams you support ladders to CarMax’s overall retail vision
• Develop & enhance analytical tools, such as data sets, models, reports, and dashboards, utilizing them to monitor performance and drive ongoing performance
• Generate value-creating ideas and work with business partners to prioritize and activate against these ideas
• Design & analyze tests to evaluate the effectiveness of changes to our products and operations

Qualifications and Requirements

Ability to consistently deliver at a high level on the responsibilities listed above. Requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge and skills required:

• A track record of excellent problem solving, strategic thinking, and quantitative/qualitative analysis
• Experience conducting large scale data analysis to support conclusions, and a willingness to gain proficiency in data analysis tools such as SQL, or Tableau
• Ability to apply business and technical knowledge to solve complex problems, produce results, and make recommendations
• Ability to communicate complex topics to people with varying backgrounds and levels of technical familiarity
• Willingness and enthusiasm to collaborate with a team of passionate analysts and business partners who are regularly shaping strategy at a big-picture and a detailed level
• Four or more years of experience in an analytical or strategic role
• Four-year undergraduate degree with strong academic performance

About CarMax

CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.

Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

CarMax is committed to bringing together people from different backgrounds and perspectives, providing employees with a safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment.

CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, and any other characteristics protected by law.

Upon an applicant’s request, CarMax will consider reasonable accommodation to complete the CarMax Job Application.

CarMax

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary
• Attractive Annual Bonus
• Professional career development
• 401K
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Hybrid role
• Company credit card

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Product Manager is responsible for assigned product lines in the Electrical & Utility Market – Infrastructure including the full product life cycle from conception to commercialization and beyond. He or she is the ‘center of the wheel’ in the product life cycle, coordinating activities across the organization to deliver well positioned, quality products, as well as identify new markets and commercialize new products to ensure sound development and execution of growth initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Life cycle Product management of assigned product lines
• Define, develop & launch new products, service strategies and technologies (or re-launch existing products)
• Detailed knowledge of customer requirements and market conditions for assigned products
• Product Marketing & Sales Support
• High profitability of product offer in own segment/region

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Product Management

• Define and own the specifications of the product
• Gather detailed knowledge of market conditions, customer requirements, technology trends to identify growth opportunities through customer visits, networking, research, and participation on industry committees
• Develop strategic product road map(s)
• Pricing – Maintain price guide and benchmarks, support sales on meet comp and special projects, provide direction on price increase tactics (DSG-CANUSA)
• Support revenue forecasts for SOP and Strategic planning
• Analyze product costs and supply chain to identify improvements strategies
• Provide guidance on inventory (new, existing, obsolete)
• Guidance, maintenance and decisions on approvals required for product portfolio (UL, IEC, CSA, IEEE, RUS, QPL etc.)
• Regional and Global contributions and responsibilities
• Be the champion for new initiatives or resolution of issues for improvement of value proposition or customer service
• Stay abreast of relevant external specifications, including participating in standards development committees
• Responsible for achieving product line sales targets and margins by coordinating support from Sales, Operations and Quality
• Support & input to profitability analysis driven by Global Product Manager​
• Responsibility for product applications coordination and support

Product Development and Launch

• Define and justify new product and approval projects through idea funnel list
• Full cycle program management from AFPD to post-launch
• Collaborate with development team on timeline, budget and conformance to requirements
• Marketing – Plan external messaging, value prop, differentiation
• Support to plan and implement launch process including events and activities
• Support sales team during commercial launch
• Conduct customer visits throughout program to gather information and to launch product

Product Marketing

• Develop and maintain value propositions and differentiators for products
• Contribute marketing content for collateral and presentations
• Ensure accuracy of marketing collateral (web, datasheets, etc.)
• Understand and document competitions capabilities
• Support development of target markets (marketing strategy, target lists, education)
• Develop selling tools for product selection and use
• Identify and support trade show activities

Sales Support

• Identify and track product approvals at key Targets customers and OEM´s, guidance, maintenance and decisions on approvals required for product portfolio for Industrial standards, etc.)
• Prepare and review quotations for high profile opportunities
• Provide/coordinate product training and technical support to sales team and reps/distributors, contractors
• Provide on-site technical and applications support to customers and sales team
• Utilize internal testing, application experience and research to turn benchmark data into key selling advantages
• Define non-standard product opportunity ranking process with Technology team. Act as commercial liaison to ensure highest value projects are being pursued as part of process
• Review non-standard product requests

Administration/ Quality/Logistics

• Support the fulfillment of the company’s quality policies, IATF16949, ISO9001, QPL, ISO 14001
• Fulfill the requirements of the Shawcor HSE policy
• Support sales and quality with review and resolution of Customer quality complaints
• Complete Monthly Report

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering – preferred
• MBA – Asset
• 3 to 5 years of similar experience
• Plastics/ electrical products design and application experience
• Experience in Electrical & Utility or Communications market
• Experience dealing with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders (i.e., sales, production, procurement, R&D, engineering, management, customers and suppliers)
• Knowledge of wire & cable, heat shrinkable tubing market and related products and applications (demonstration of products)
• Managerial experience in marketing of technical products
• Strong inter-personal skills and willingness to operate within a team. Able to develop and nurture internal relationships with many disciplines to achieve objectives. Able to motivate persons not reporting to him/her to complete tasks
• Ability to ‘crystallize’ customer needs from a large volume of information and make correct strategic choices
• Entrepreneurial approach focused on “getting the job done”
• Selling skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, considered of high importance due to the international nature of the function
• Ability to analyze financial statements and conduct CAPEX/ Margin calculations with sensitivity to FOREX and other economic variables

Mattr

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

LSI’s heritage spans more than 40 years, beginning in 1976 when the company was founded. The company employs about 1,400 people at 11 manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada and we continue to grow. Headquartered in Greater Cincinnati Ohio, LSI is a publicly held company traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol LYTS. We manufacture commercial lighting solutions, advanced graphic and image solutions, digital and retail display solutions.

We are looking for Marketing Communications Manager to support our team at our corporate location in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Summary:

The Marketing Communications Role is a self-motivated position with experience handling marketing campaign development and execution. The ideal candidate will be eager to tackle the challenges of developing content and campaigns that helps build brand recognition, engage with customers, and drive sales.

This is a hands-on role that requires direct contact and interaction with all facets of the day-to-day responsibilities, regardless of the size of task. The position will be primely suited to support the ongoing commercialization of existing products and product lines as well as new products to come.

Generating visibility and awareness about existing and new product lines will help the LSI Industries Sales and Marketing efforts. The ability to communicate effectively in written and oral communications is a must.

Our Marketing Communications Role will need experience working with diverse cross functional teams to drive successful delivery of relevant and important information to the industry.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (include the following)

• Manage and execute brand development and management programs, including programs to promote and maintain brand consistency.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously across different lines of business.
• Develop, and distribute collateral materials.
• Design, develop and track direct marketing campaigns for sales.
• Manage the development of social media efforts through our blog, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
• Create and distribute industry specific white papers, case studies, and other technical material associated with the company to various audiences and through various media channels.
• Generate advertising, promotion, and editorial calendar and fulfill obligations and deadlines.
• Evaluates market reactions to advertising and promotional programs.
• Generate written communications on behalf of the department including product announcements, press releases and content for distribution partners.
• Develop/edit presentations for Management and Sales staff.
• Produces Marketing Communications plan from the Marketing, Sales and Business objectives and strategies supplied.
• Manages 1:1 campaign from planning, briefing, creative development and production to measurement and evaluation through multiple channels.
• Collates campaign results, review against projected results and make decisions that continually improve performance.
• Drives the customer experience across channels including email, connecting assets and trigger emails.
• Develops new content and delivery of relevant communications, to maximize effectiveness and reach of channels.
• Identifies opportunities to enrich the experiences of the customer to generate customer loyalty.
• Continually evaluate processes and strategies to optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of programs and tools designed for both the market and sales force.
• Plan and implement web/digital strategies.
• Analyze and report on the performance and efficiency of campaigns.
• Write, proofread, and edit creative and technical content across different mediums.
• Assist in marketing activities as determined by Marketing leadership.
• Develops recommendations of marketing activities to increase revenue.
• Creating/supporting development of marketing presentations for stakeholders
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications, or other related field preferred, plus 5+ years professional experience required.

General Qualifications

• Superior Writing skills needed (copy development, editing, headline creation, etc.)
• Ability to work independently and collaborate in fast-paced team environments.
• Proven ability to develop and successfully implement marketing and/or communications strategies.
• B2B and/or B2C work experience preferred as well as effectively partnering with PR agencies as client to achieve sustainable high performance.
• A wide degree of creativity and latitude
• Strong knowledge and understanding of current trends in digital media and technologies influencing earned media.
• Self-motivated with a positive and professional approach to management
• Must be highly organized and possess excellent written/verbal communication, time management and presentation skills.
• Must be proactive and highly motivated, demonstrating resourcefulness in development and completion of projects and deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to work well with a wide range of people in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with photo/video shoots, planning and editing are a plus.
• Less than 10% travel required.
• Ability to work with others in a team environment.
• Must have the ability to laugh and have a sense of humor.
• Ability to take on tasks that are conceptual and drive to resolution.
• Understanding that failing to try is worse than trying and failing.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off

EEOC

LSI is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. LSI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

LSI Industries Inc.

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovation (FBIN) is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within our operating segments: water, outdoors and security. We have an impressive track record of strong financial results, market outperformance and growth, which translates into career and professional growth opportunities for associates. Please visit our website at fbin.com to learn more.

Job Description

As a Product/Category Manager, you will be empowered and expected to grow margin and profitability of your product lines, enabling the BU to meet its overall financial objective. You will provide thought leadership and direction to ensure we have the right products, in the right channels, with the right pricing architecture. You will have a deep understanding of the market and target customer groups to recommend strategies that will increase market share and profitability throughout the product lifecycle.

YOUR ROLE:

The bullet points below reflect roughly 80% of your job. We are a fast-paced company, you may be pulled in a variety of different directions with tasks added or changed.

• In collaboration with the FBIN COE’s and functions, Create Product Strategies that align to and enable the BU’s strategic plan, utilizing both an 8020 and total product lifecycle management mindset. Articulate the strategy on what we should sell and innovate more or less of, and how we will position our products in the different channels to market.
• Develop and execute annual product plans to meet growth, market share and profitability goals. Manage trade-offs and balance conflicting demands to execute required initiatives to prune (exit), fix (cost, quality) and grow (marketing, product/omni channel strategy, new product introductions) the product lines profitably.
• Determine product line pricing architectures and lead annual pricing strategy to maximize our profitable share across channels. Partner with Revenue Growth Management, sales, analytics and finance teams to understand channel dynamics & competitive positioning, set list prices, and review the revenue and profit impact of price requests/changes.
• Influence and educate the business on how we go to market. Provide thought leadership and direction within and outside the organization for business, technical or competitive issues on assigned product line/s.
• Develop new product/solutions/services objectives, strategies and timelines to maximize market share growth.
• Champion the “Voice of the Customer & Consumer” by developing a thorough understanding of customer and market needs / trends. Conduct competitive analysis and gain insight to product gaps or advantages.
• Responsible for providing a regular profit review of product line results, with recommended actions, to accomplish attaining market share, revenue, and profitability targets for assigned product range.
• Effectively communicate and explain the rationale of product line strategies, positioning, channel needs, financial impact, priorities and customer requirements.
• Provide sales and product training support to drive revenue and profitability goals of product line. Attend industry-related trade shows, sales meetings, and maintain trade association contacts as needed. Maintain a general understanding of pertinent industry standards to best position assigned product line.
• Support brand marketing / marketing services with product knowledge, promotional strategies and tactics for assigned product lines. Review content and message of all collateral materials and communications for assigned product lines. Ensure the accuracy of product offering, descriptions, pricing, etc in all company communications.
• May perform other duties as assigned

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of product management experience in durable goods manufacturing, including new product launch, portfolio analysis, product life cycle management, category simplification, and management of cross-functional teams
• Prior demonstrated success in developing product plans for retail and/or wholesale channels
• Various market segments and channel experience
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to arrive at insights from analytical data, is essential for market and competitive evaluation, pricing and line management
• Demonstrated ability to be a team player with skills to lead/participate in cross-functional teams
• Demonstrated effective verbal, written and presentation skills
• Advanced computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SAP)
• Ability to travel approximately 25%, mainly to customer locations

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• MBA in Marketing, Business or related field
• Prior P & L experience
• Experience in product development, marketing and promoting products through creative marketing processes with retail or trade partners
• Experience with commercial building products and distribution, specifications, architects and façade design a plus

Additional information

BENEFITS

• All the Insurance coverage you’d expect like medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, 401K all effective on your date of hire, and a bonus program plus generous PTO
• Scholarship program for children of employees
• Annual merit and incentive programs
• Charitable gift matching
• Adoption Assistance

EMPLOYEE PERKS

• Culture committed to work-life balance
• Programs in place to support professional development and career growth
• Stock purchase program and charitable gift matching
• Associate Purchase Program on All Fortune Brands Products
• Wear your jeans to work!

WORK LIFE BALANCE

• Approximately 25% of time traveling
• Travel & expense reimbursement program

At Fortune Brands Innovations, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits (including half-day summer Fridays per policy), inclusive fertility / adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to support inclusivity and our associates’ feeling of belonging at work.

Equal Employment Opportunity

FBIN is an equal opportunity employer. FBIN evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

FBIN is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [email protected] and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

Therma-Tru Doors

We are hiring for one of our clients based in Virginia for a Creative Field Director. The role will require relocation to VA (they have relocation assistance), and the hybrid work schedule for the client is 4 days per week on-site and then Fridays are remote.

This role is a “Manager of managers” meaning you must have experience managing other managers within creative and/or marketing teams (design, photography, video, etc.), and some of the people on that overall team are scattered throughout the U.S. that are more in the creative and marketing arena. This is very heavy in operations leadership. If you have real estate experience, you could be perfect for it!

The salary range for this role is $140,000 – $160,000, an amazing benefits package, annual bonus potential, and relocation assistance.

Creative Field Director Responsibilities:

• You will lead and manage managers as well as individual contributors across the U.S. that have specific individual metrics, KPIs, and quality standards to be within.
• You will staff and recruit other strong managers and leadership to support the company and teams.
• You will coach, lead, guide, and develop other managers and that are in the field, primarily photographers that are creating visual content for the company.
• You will make sure that specific operational metrics and KPIs are being met by your teams, overcome obstacles, and give ongoing and current feedback to managers and respective teams to assure quality and improvement.
• You will handle the continuous improvement of workflows, processes, etc. to drive operational optimization and innovation opportunities.
• You will frequently collaborate with team members from Sales, Product, Research, and Tech to deliver the best visual assets possible on behalf of the company’s customers.
• You will create and oversee top notch on-boarding and training programs + training for the photographers and their respective managers.

Creative Field Director Requirements:

• Minimum of a Bachelors degree
• Must have 10+ years of relevant experience leading creative teams
• Must have 3+ years of managing managers
• Must have experience leading in a metrics driven and KPI based organization
• Must have the ability to lead and operate in the area creative and delivery standards

Onward Search

Casting Call: Male Lead for Short Film “Loose Change”

Job Detail: We urgently seek a talented male actor to fill the role of MIKE, the lead character in the upcoming short film “Loose Change.” MIKE is a pivotal character in this engaging story that explores the depths of American identity and human compassion. The film has already garnered attention with its award-winning screenplay and aims to profoundly impact the festival circuit.

Job Responsibilities: As the Male Lead, you will bring MIKE to life on screen. You’ll embody the essence of a prototypical red-blooded American in his 40s to 50s, portraying a rugged, pick-up truck driving, law-and-order type. Your portrayal should capture MIKE’s exterior toughness, characterized by his few words and rough demeanor. However, you will also need to convey the nuanced layers of his personality, revealing the good-hearted Midwestern American beneath the intimidating facade. Your performance will be pivotal in bringing the emotional depth and evolution of the character.

Requirements:

• Gender: Male
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Age Range: 40s to 50s
• Strong acting skills and the ability to portray emotional complexity
• Experience in character-driven roles
• Ability to convey both tough and compassionate qualities
• Proficiency in embodying a Midwestern American persona
• Availability for shoot dates: August 28th and 29th (possible extension to 30th due to weather delays)
• Location: Mentor, OH

Compensation Details:

• Rate: $250 per day
• The shoot will require a commitment of 2-3 days, with compensation accordingly.
• The selected actor will receive exposure through a project that has already gained recognition for its exceptional screenplay.
• Meals, refreshments, and accommodations will be provided during the shoot.

Project Info:

• Project Title: Loose Change
• Project Type: Short Film
• The screenplay for “Loose Change” has achieved acclaim with 5 Best Screenplay awards at festivals.
• The completed film will be submitted to competitive festivals nationwide, offering the chosen actor a platform to showcase their talent to a broader audience.