Responsibilities

• STRATEGIC MARKETING
• Lead the communication of key initiatives from the Automotive Division’s operating plan to drive business goals.
• Translate business growth opportunities into actionable marketing communications strategies with a defined target audience, meaningful differentiation, and appropriate activities to execute.
• Work with market segment leaders and cross-functional marketing teams to create annual marketing communications plans that achieve sales growth and increase brand awareness.
• Collaborate across Divisions and Group to communicate priorities and support the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• MARCOM PROGRAM MANAGEMENT
• Lead the team in across all internal and external communication initiatives, product launches, demand gen campaigns, press releases, trade shows, internal communications, etc.
• Oversee the budget for marketing communications initiatives including spend for trade shows, advertising, collateral printing, content generation, merchandising, etc.
• Serve as a key member of the divisional marketing team, interfacing daily with extended marketing teams, leadership and sales.
• Coordinate and prioritize projects, clearly communicating the strategy, timeline and expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
• 10 years experience working in Marketing with knowledge of B2B marketing.
• Experience leading cross functional projects and matrixed environment.
• Excellent analytical, strategic concepting and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize and set priorities across a broad list of key programs.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: (TIME SPENT AWAY FROM HOME OR OTHER TYPICAL OFFICE LOCATION) 40%

Preferred

• MBA or Masters Degree in Marketing, Business, or Communications

Benefits

• At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger.
• From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us.
• A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/. Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.