Marketing Communications Manager

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the annual marketing communications strategy in partnership with the Director of Marketing, supporting key business objectives and growth initiatives.
• Lead customer-facing communications across digital channels, product launches, marketing campaigns, and industry events.
• Manage and strengthen the Deublin brand, ensuring consistent messaging and positioning across all internal and external communications.
• Drive internal communications that promote employee engagement, transparency, and understanding of company strategy, priorities, and performance.
• Create and deliver leadership communications, organizational announcements, strategic updates, and intranet content.
• Lead communication planning and messaging for new product launches, coordinating cross-functional input and stakeholder alignment.
• Manage website content, social media platforms, and digital marketing campaigns to maximize brand awareness, engagement, and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with Sales, Engineering, Product Management, Human Resources, and external partners to develop accurate, compelling, and strategic marketing content.
• Plan and support trade shows, customer events, industry associations, and other promotional activities that showcase Deublin’s products, innovation, and value proposition.
• Build strong relationships across the organization and with external stakeholders to ensure communications are timely, effective, and aligned with corporate objectives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, communications or a related field required.
• B2B Marketing Expertise: Minimum of five years of relevant professional marketing/communications experience in industrial, manufacturing, or technology-driven environments with a strong understanding of marketing communications best practices.
• Communication & Internal Communications: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to translate technical and strategic information into clear, audience-focused content, including leadership communications and organizational updates.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand company strategy, market position, and business objectives while exercising sound judgment with sensitive information and stakeholder alignment.
• Project & Team Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, lead, develop, and coach team members in a collaborative environment.
• Digital Marketing: Experience managing websites, social media, and digital marketing campaigns; proficiency with Microsoft Office required, with SharePoint experience preferred.
• Collaboration & Relationship Building: Demonstrated success partnering with senior leaders, cross-functional teams, external agencies, and business partners to deliver effective communications and marketing initiatives.
• Events & Trade Shows: Experience planning and supporting trade shows, customer events, and other industry-facing marketing activities.

Preferred

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Short- and long-term disability and life insurance coverage provided. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. Local candidates encouraged to apply.
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel time required to company locations, events, and trade shows.

Benefits

• Professional Development: Educational assistance programs and opportunities for career growth.
• Supportive Environment: A stable, team-based culture that values collaboration and innovation.
• Inclusive Workplace: Join a company committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering a culture of belonging.
• Comprehensive Benefits: 401(k) plan with matching contributions, health insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA and HSA options. Short- and long-term disability and life insurance coverage provided. Generous PTO and paid holidays for a healthy work-life balance.
• Location: This role is based at the Deublin Company facility in Waukegan, IL. Local candidates encouraged to apply.
• Travel: Approximately 10% travel time required to company locations, events, and trade shows.