Marketing Communications Manager, Automotive Technologies

Welcome to Schaeffler!

We Pioneer Motion

The Schaeffler Group is a leading global automotive and industrial supplier. With more than 75 years of history, our ground-breaking innovations, global customer orientation and product portfolio, make us a reliable partner for intelligent, sustainable, and efficient motion and mobility solutions. As one of the largest family companies we employ around 84,000 team members in over 50 countries.

Job Overview:

We are seeking a Marketing Manager with prior automotive (tier 1 or OEM level) experience for our location in Troy, Michigan.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Manage and coordinate marketing and communications activities across sub functions such as brand/product management, digital marketing, media planning, trade show and event management, and promotions to meet company’s business requirements.
• Lead the development and execution of marketing plans for company’s products/brands, and implementation of product strategies.
• Develop brand/product introductions, marketing/sales campaigns, promotion activities, and advertising and assess their success against the plan.
• Analyze and integrate customer insights, trends and marketing best practices to develop successful strategies.
• Ensures provision and implementation of required infrastructure for marketing and product management activities (training, tools, guidelines, etc.).
• Present concepts and deliverables to internal and external stakeholders about marketing programs, strategies and budgets.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or equivalent
• Minimum of 10 years of Corporate/Marketing experience with an emphasis on project management
• Requires thorough understanding of creative processes, print production, photography, proofing; asset management; budget control
• Computer software/hardware understanding (Microsoft Office, design software, publishing software)
• Marketing communications, public relations, and social media industry knowledge and interest, as well as proven skills and initiative to stay current with the latest trends.
• Demonstrated creativity to understand customers, how they’re influenced and from this understanding delivers innovative, engaging and actionable communications content and programs
• Trade show production/logistics experience
• Position is deadline intensive, requires detail orientation with strong organizational skills
• Ability to deal effectively with all levels of management

Schaeffler is an equal employment opportunity / affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive equal employment opportunities and consideration for employment without regard to unlawful consideration of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law.

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