Integrated Marketing Communications Manager

A telecommunications client is looking for an Integrated Marketing Communications Manager to lead the design of the marketing strategies, process, and plans relative to launches, campaigns, promotions and products.

Location: Hybrid – Basking Ridge, NJ 07920
Position: Integrated Marketing Communications Manager
Pay: $45-50/hr. on W2
Duration: 6 months or longer

The Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) organization is responsible for leading all integrated marketing programs across the CMO and the client’s Business Groups. The IMC managers lead the design of the marketing strategies, process, and plans relative to launches, campaigns, promotions and products. The manager owns internal communication of campaign progress to all stakeholders, agency briefings, go-to-market kickoff, and ensures flawless execution.

The IMC Team is responsible for:

• Strategic planning of marketing initiatives
• Being a single point of contact (POC) for the Business Unit (BU) and CMO organizations
• Leading the strategic brief writing
• Managing communication priorities for the client
• The integrated marketing processes
• The IMC Manager will lead the planning, management, execution, and reporting on multi-channel campaigns that increase brand awareness, drive demand and provide customer insight.
• You will have the authority and independence to ensure that requirements, communication opportunities, and risks of the various objectives are identified, managed, and completed in a timely fashion in order to achieve on-time completion of the program and its phases.

JOB DUTIES:

• Collaborate with segment marketing leads to define campaign objectives, establish baseline brief
• Partner with internal teams (creative, media, research, insights, competitive intelligence, go to market, PR, AR, events, legal) to refine campaign needs and finalize briefing needs
• Author and own strategic briefs for multiple products and lines of business, targeting multiple audiences – from working team to executive-level overviews
• Ensure all projects are aligned with established strategy and keep team members supplied with the information they need to deliver work that is on strategy and on deadline
• Manage timelines and have your finger on the pulse of all program details so you are the one person who knows the status of any deliverable at a given point in time.
• Deep understanding of emerging business trends, technologies, business intelligence and competitive threats to share back with the business and ensure the strategy is aligned.
• Partner with Insights team to fill knowledge gaps where they exist

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or four or more years of work experience.
• Experience working with marketing research, research strategy, or consumer research methodologies.
• Ability to juggle multiple priorities to meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Translated market knowledge and strategy into compelling stories and tools for the sales team.
• Ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and often independently
• Agency or consultant experience preferred, but not required
• Must be a team player and able to work well with large and varied teams
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills

Even better if you have:

• B2B Marketing experience
• Digital experience and an understanding of trends and key business drivers.
• Presented findings and insights targeted to what that audience cares about (up to the executive level).
• Analyzed what’s important from a variety of sources to provide a holistic view of the marketplace, competitive factors, risks, and opportunities.

At a minimum, a 7-year background check, education verification, employment verification, and drug screen will be conducted upon hire. Your suitability for employment is contingent upon successfully passing these required pre-employment screenings.

About our Client:
Our client is a global communications & technology leader known for its 4g & 5g wireless networks, broadband & fiber optics, video & advertising platforms.

This particular client is requiring that all new hires show proof of vaccination. However, accommodations may be made for those with disabilities or religious reasons who cannot obtain a vaccine.

About APR:
Since 1980 APR Consulting, Inc. has provided professional recruiting and contingent workforce solutions to a diverse mix of clients, industries, and skill sets nationwide.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity! If you feel your experience is the match for this position, please apply today and join our team. We look forward to working with you!

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