Executive Communications Manager - Americas

Elgin, IL (Hybrid)

$100K/yr – $130K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 1 day ago

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Job Summary

Own and drive executive communications strategy and narrative for the CSMO, shaping internal and external messaging and supporting key leadership events across global markets.

  • Lead the development of strategic communications for board, executives, and employees
  • Draft and polish content for executive presentations and speeches for major events
  • Collaborate with global leaders and marketing/communications teams to align market insights with narrative

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement communication strategies that articulate the vision and priorities of the CSMO to key audiences including HARTING Technology Group Board members and shareholders, various levels of management, and to the broader employee base
  • Provide strategic narrative support and lead content development for executive presentations and speeches, ensuring executive partners’ goals are achieved in key settings (including annual International Management Meeting, annual sales kickoff meetings, etc.)
  • Collaborate with global and regional executive leaders when market research/intelligence findings are required to support strategic narrative presented
  • Support external communications, such as press releases, media statements, personal LinkedIn activity, and thought leadership pieces on behalf of the executive (Forbes business council etc.) to strengthen brand reputation – in partnership with Region and Global Marketing, as well as Global Corporate Communications & Branding
  • As bandwidth allows, provide executive communications templates and strategic narrative support to Sales Managing Directors and Americas Chief Operations Officer
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Travel up to 10%.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) in journalism, marketing or similar field
  • At least 5 years of experience involving corporate communications strategy & execution in a B2B environment
  • Expertise in PowerPoint

Benefits

  • 21 days PTO (Paid Time Off) to start – quickly earn more PTO as you stick with us (36 days max)
  • Medical, dental, and vision Insurance – several Blue Cross Blue Shield plan options to choose from
  • Company-sponsored life, AD&D, and short- and long-term disability – at no cost to employee
  • Paid parental leave, tuition and fitness reimbursement, and a hybrid working policy
  • 401(k) with a 4% dollar-for-dollar match – fully vested upon eligibility!
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HARTING Technology Group

4.0 Glassdoor

The HARTING Technology Group is a leading global provider of industrial connectivity. Around 6,000 employees are active across the globe in 42 sales companies, 14 production facilities and seven R&D sites. HARTING connectivity solutions are used to transmit "data and power" in numerous industrial sectors. Among others, in transportation, electromobility, renewable energy production, automation and mechanical engineering. In the 2023/24 business year the family owned and managed company generated sales of EUR 940 million.

Founded in 1945
Espelkamp, North Rhine-Westphalia, DEU
1.7K employees (104 in marketing)
81% recommend to a friend
70% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
196.3K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$1.5K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
51.3%
Direct
38.8%
Referral
6.6%
Social
2.1%
Paid
1.1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.7K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
87 (5% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2