(Eplan) Social Media Communications Manager

Schaumburg, IL (On-site)

Salary Not AvailableMid Level4+ years expFull time

Posted 2 months ago

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Job Summary

Own social media strategy and cross-functional content execution for Rittal/EPLAN, turning business goals into platform-specific, audience-ready posts and campaigns that drive engagement and brand visibility.

  • Social strategy and execution: translate priorities into consistent, on-brand content across LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, and more.
  • Cross-functional ownership: collaborate with BU Marketing and Field Marketing to align campaigns, launches, and events with social storytelling.
  • Analytics and optimization: track impressions, engagement, and conversions to refine posting schedules and content mix.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Social Media Strategy & Execution - Manage social media channels (LinkedIn, YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, etc.) for Rittal and EPLAN, ensuring consistent voice, tone, and visual identity compliant to CI brand guidelines.
  • Act as a consultant to Business Unit and Field Marketing Managers to translate strategic goals into platform-specific, audience-relevant content. D evelop, write, and schedule engaging social media content that aligns with campaign priorities, product launches, thought leadership, and industry events.
  • Engagement & Advocacy - monitor daily engagement and lead employee advocacy initiatives (e.g., LinkedIn enablement) to amplify our reach through our subject matter experts. Collaborate with Business Unit Marketing Managers and Field Marketing Managers to translate strategic marketing plans into platform-specific, audience-relevant posts.
  • Paid/Organic Integration: Coordinate with digital marketing and SEO teams to ensure paid social campaigns are seamlessly integrated with organic storytelling Coordinate paid social campaigns ensuring integration with organic strategies.
  • Monitor daily engagement, respond to comments/messages, and support employee advocacy and LinkedIn enablement.
  • High-Impact Marketing Communications - Create, proof, and edit marketing copy across digital and print channels, including product pages, campaign materials, email content, press releases, and sales enablement assets.
  • Build and execute 360-degree communications plan to support campaigns owned by field marketing managers, events, and brand initiatives — including internal messaging and external outreach.
  • Maintain and update marketing asset libraries and campaign materials to ensure accuracy, brand consistency, and ease of access for the sales organization.
  • Assist in tradeshow communications, promotional planning, and content coordination for in-person and virtual events.
  • Project & Content Management - Oversee timelines and deliverables for all communications-related projects, coordinating with creative teams, agencies, and vendors as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, Communications, Journalism, or related field.
  • 4+ years of B2B marketing experience, including direct experience managing corporate social media accounts.
  • Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills with experience crafting content across formats and channels.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms, scheduling tools (e.g., HubSpot, Hootsuite, Sprout Social), and basic content design tools as needed.
  • Experience supporting trade shows, product launches, and digital lead generation campaigns.

Preferred

  • Experience in industrial automation, manufacturing, or software/technology industries.
  • Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce).
  • Understanding of SEO and content optimization for social and web.
  • Experience developing internal communications or employee engagement initiatives.
  • Video and/or graphic editing proficiency
  • Key Competencies: Strategic content thinker with hands-on execution capability
  • Key Competencies: Creative, collaborative, and resourceful problem solver
  • Key Competencies: Technically curious and able to translate complex topics into compelling communications
  • Key Competencies: Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Key Competencies: Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced, matrixed environment
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Eplan

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Eplan provides software and service solutions in the fields of electrical, automation and mechatronic engineering. The company develops one of the world’s leading design software solutions for machine and panel builders. Eplan is also the ideal partner to streamline challenging engineering processes. Both standardised as well as customised interfaces to ERP and PLM/PDM systems ensure data consistency along the whole value chain. Working with Eplan means boundless communication across all engineering disciplines. No matter whether small or large enterprises: Customers can apply their expertise more efficiently. Worldwide, EPLAN supports 673,100 customers. Eplan wants to grow further with customers and partners and pushes integration and automation in engineering forward. Within the Eplan Partner Network, open interfaces and seamless integrations are realised together with partners. „Efficient engineering“ is the focus. Eplan was founded in 1984 and is part of the owner-operated Friedhelm Loh Group. The group operates worldwide, with 13 production sites and 95 international subsidiaries. It has 12.600 employees and posted revenues of €3,1 billion euros in fiscal 2024. In 2023, the Friedhelm Loh Group was presented with the “Best Place to Learn” and “Employer of the Future” awards. For more information, visit:www.eplan-software.com and www.friedhelm-loh-group.comLegal notice: https://www.eplan.de/legal-notice/ Privacy policy: https://www.eplan-software.com/company/portrait/about-us/legal-information/privacy-policy/

Founded in 1984
Monheim, North Rhine-Westphalia, DEU
1.3K employees (102 in marketing)
77% recommend to a friend
85% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
4K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.5%
Direct
43.9%
Referral
5.7%
Social
2.8%
Paid
1%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~1.3K

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
82 (6% of company)