Marketing Communications Director

Minneapolis, MN (On-site)

$131K/yr – $170K/yrSenior Level7+ years expFull time

Posted 15 hrs ago

Job Summary

Own and lead the General Industrial Marketing Communications strategy, driving cross-functional alignment, building a high-performing team, and shaping integrated plans that support growth and market leadership.

  • Lead strategic direction and annual planning for marketing communications
  • Develop collaboration with sales, product, and segment teams to enable growth
  • Ensure consistent messaging and cross-functional execution across programs

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Marketing Communications Strategy & Leadership
  • Develop and lead the overall General Industrial marketing communications strategy aligned with business objectives and growth priorities.
  • Establish communication priorities, annual plans, resource allocation strategies, and investment roadmaps.
  • Ensure alignment between segment growth strategies, product initiatives, customer engagement activities, and marketing communications programs.
  • Translate business objectives into integrated communication plans that support commercial growth and market leadership.
  • Team Leadership & Organizational Development
  • Lead and develop the Marketing Communications organization
  • Foster collaboration across segment communications, digital marketing, sales enablement, and customer engagement activities.
  • Build organizational capabilities in content strategy, digital communications, demand generation, analytics, and customer experience.
  • Coach and develop team members while creating succession and talent development plans.

Requirements

  • Must have a college degree or equivalent
  • Must have seven (7) years of Business to Business (B2B) segment marketing or communications leadership experience
  • Travel up to 50% is required for this opportunity.

Preferred

  • Have a Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree in a business or marketing field
  • Have five (5) years of management in industrial coatings segment marketing 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. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in: Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities It's all here for you... let's Create Your Possible At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. 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.
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Our mission began more than 150 years ago in 1866 when Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams founded the company in Cleveland, Ohio. The duo went on to shape an industry and create a global legacy. That legacy continues on today as we look ahead and continue to innovate our future. With stores, distribution centers and facilities spanning the globe, we're able to deliver the best in paints, coatings and related products to the world. From our headquarters to our 130 distribution centers and more than 5,000 retail locations, we continue to grow in new and exciting ways. Here, there's no one path to success. Our 64,000+ employees are diverse, innovative and passionate. Our employees worldwide bring their energy and unique perspectives to each new day. We believe in careers that grow with you and open up new opportunities. With the support of a global team, you can innovate, grow and discover a career where you can thrive and Create Your 𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲™. Equal Opportunity Employer of all protected statuses, including disability and veteran.

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Salaries

Posted range

$131K/yr – $170K/yr

Taken straight from the job posting.

Marketing Communications median pay in the United States

$85K/yr

Most pay falls between $69K and $114K. Based on 739 salaries.

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Marketing Communications Director

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