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Legrand NA Marketing Communications Specialist - Remote in United States
Position Description
At a Glance
Legrand is seeking a strategic, result drivenMarketing Communications Specialist (Remote), responsible for leading new product introductions and marketing programs aligned with the goals of the business. They will work alongside our team of internal resources as well as our external strategic partners supporting the commercial side of the Electrical Wiring Devices division.
Our ideal candidate has experience developing and executing marketing campaigns and programs, managing day-to-day marketing activities, and managing multiple projects while hitting deadlines. We are looking for a person with strong leadership skills initiative. This individual will work alongside our team of internal resources and external partners supporting the residential business of the Electrical Wiring Devices division.
This position will report to the Sr. Marketing Communications Manager.
Main Activities:
Organization:Team Leadership Competency Model
Main Interface:Internal – Marketing, product management and communications professionals across Legrand. External – creative agencies.
Budget:No direct budgetary responsibilities. Provides input to annual budget process based upon projects, submits POs, manages projects within budgetary constraints.
Main Job Duties:
Work with the Sr. Marketing Communications Manager to build and execute product launches, marketing communication programs and tactics targeting electrical contractors, facility managers, specifiers, and electrical distributors.
Drives and supports product launches, brand awareness, and demand generation initiatives encompassing sales tools, assets, events, and activities across the customer journey, with an underlying commitment to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
Leads the execution with marketing team members, product managers, content specialists, graphic designers, and agencies on deliverables across paid, owned, and earned media. Deliverables may include videos, sample kits, PR and communications, creative imagery, etc.
Manage the approval process for all marcom activities with internal stakeholders.
Monitor and report on established metrics for marcom programs; track performance and recommend optimizations.
Lead digital projects between marketing communications team and DigOps team- email automation campaigns, CSAT website improvements, SEO optimization. Work closely with web development resources to develop digital tools and integrate them into the Legrand.us website to create a rich online experience.
Performs other similar and related duties as required.
Qualifications
Education:B.A. in marketing or related field.
Experience:3-5 years experience in marketing communications. Business unit experience in a large organization is preferred.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:
Proven ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining a high quality of work and hitting deadlines.
Must be able to work independently, have strong organizational skills and superb attention to detail.
Must be collaborative and able to work in a team-based environment, with strong leadership skills.
Demonstrated experience taking initiative of projects and finding areas of opportunity.
Strong understanding of Marketing and Search Engine Optimization (SEO) principles.
Preferred experience in managing creative agencies (advertising and public relations)
Strong people skills, organizational skills, presentation skills, and business acumen.
Confidence to effectively interact at all levels of the organization
Strong Microsoft Office skills including SmartSheet, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Overnight travel required, on average once a month.
Company Info
About Legrand
Representing more than 150 years of innovation, Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Our purpose is improving lives by transforming the spaces where people live, work and meet with electrical and digital infrastructures and connected solutions that are simple, innovative and sustainable. Every day, over 39,000 Legrand employees work hard to enhance the buildings of tomorrow. Legrand is a global, publicly traded company listed on the Euronext ( Legrand SA EPA: LR ) with revenue of €7 billion, and products sold in 180 countries. For more information, visit www.legrandgroup.com/en
About Legrand North and Central America
Legrand North and Central America (LNCA) employs over 6,500 associates in 50 locations, working across six divisions/sector: Audio Visual, Building Controls Systems, Data Power and Controls, Electrical Wiring Systems, and Lighting. We hold a leading position in every North American market we serve and focus on exceeding our customers’ needs within the commercial, residential, and industrial industries. LNCA offers comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. LNCA is an employee-centered, growing company with tremendous opportunity. For more information, visit legrand.us
About Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems Division
Legrand’s Electrical Wiring Systems (EWS) division provides the most complete line of residential, commercial, and industrial electrical wiring devices in the world. Through commitment to innovation and quality, EWS maintains the position of industry leader in wire and cable management and wiring devices categories, specializing in raceways, flexible floor, open space and outdoor power solutions, wire mesh cable trays and systems, and designer switches and outlets. With this comprehensive offering, EWS serves a range of exciting vertical markets, including commercial office and commercial interior, data centers, education, healthcare, hospitality, manufacturing, mixed-use developments and residential. For more information, visit legrand.us/electrical wiring devices
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LocationUS
Positions 1
Experience (Years) 3
Category Marketing