Marketing Communications Manager – B2B & Industrial Marketing
Location: Waukegan, Illinois, USA
Salary: $104,590–$156,866 per year
Work arrangement: Hybrid (first three months onsite)
Travel: Approximately 10%
Role Overview
An opportunity is available for an experienced Marketing Communications Manager to lead brand strategy, external marketing communications and internal communications for an established industrial manufacturing business.
The role will oversee integrated marketing initiatives, product launches, digital campaigns, trade shows and employee communications, ensuring consistent brand messaging while supporting commercial growth and organisational engagement.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute annual marketing communications strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead customer-facing communications across digital channels, product launches, campaigns and industry events.
- Manage brand positioning and ensure consistent messaging across internal and external communications.
- Drive internal communications, including leadership announcements, strategic updates and employee engagement initiatives.
- Plan messaging and communications for new product launches, coordinating input from cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage website content, social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.
- Develop marketing content in collaboration with Sales, Engineering, Product Management and Human Resources.
- Plan and coordinate trade shows, customer events and industry promotional activities.
- Build relationships with internal teams, senior leadership, external agencies and business partners.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business or a related field.
- Minimum of five years' relevant marketing or communications experience.
- B2B marketing experience within industrial, manufacturing or technology-driven environments.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical information into engaging content.
- Experience developing internal communications and leadership messaging.
- Strong project management skills and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Experience managing websites, social media and digital marketing campaigns.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SharePoint experience preferred.
- Experience working with senior leaders, cross-functional teams and external agencies.
- Experience planning trade shows, customer events and industry marketing activities.
Salary & Benefits
The annual salary range is $104,590–$156,866, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits include:
- 401(k) with employer matching contributions.
- Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- Flexible Spending and Health Savings Account options.
- Short- and long-term disability and life insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Educational assistance and professional development opportunities.
Work arrangement: Based in Waukegan, Illinois. The position is onsite for the first three months before transitioning to a hybrid arrangement. Local candidates are encouraged to apply.