Company: L3 Communications – Infrared Products
Location: Dallas, TX 75243
Status: Full Time, Employee
Job Category: Marketing/Product
Relevant Work Experience: 7+ to 10 Years
Career Level: Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)
Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree
Email: Apply by Email
We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
Summary: The Marketing Communications Manager will oversee the overall image, brand promotion, and public communication for multiple L-3 divisions including managing corporate and division identity, logos, trademarks, web-sites, collateral, sales presentations, events, and targeted internal or public communications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned to meet business needs.
• Responsible for developing and implementing marketing plans including creating or approving graphic design, print media, web, advertising promotions, online promotions, photography, collateral, video, and proofing of printing.
• Works with other L-3 divisions to consolidate advertising schedules, creative, tradeshow activities, graphics, and potential linkage of website design and content.
• Leads efforts for direct communication and provides marketing assistance to the sales channel including items such as: newsletters, dealer websites, dealer marketing kit, special promotions, tradeshow participation, and management of available division co-op advertising programs.
• Leads the efforts to plan and manage trade show participation in concert with sales & business development personnel. Manages and coordinates all trade show activities.
• Oversee division website.
• Manage outside creative or PR agencies or relevant vendors & contractors.
• Manage and control assigned marketing communications budgets.
• Evaluate marketing programs and make recommendations to increase effectiveness.
• Ensure consistent brand images and messaging are presented in all marketing communication vehicles.
Education/Training/Experience:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential duties well. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Education:
Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Graphic Design or other related field of study. MBA degree preferred.
Professional Experience:
• Requires minimum of 7-10 years of marketing experience and understanding of all facets of the marketing communications in a high tech environment.
• Knowledge of current technology, awareness of current trends and production methods in usability and graphic design.
• Experience in marketing in the defense industry, night vision technologies, thermal imaging, or with weapons technology is strongly preferred.
Skills:
• Excellent organization and project management skills.
• Ability to manage activities from inception to production.
• Outstanding oral/written communications and presentation skills. Will approve all copy, by lines, promotional materials.
• Must have knowledge and appreciation for creative design. Will manage and approve all creative work produced.
• Ability to manage multiple and changing priorities and adhere to guidelines.
• Must be a team player, have excellent interpersonal skills and be able to develop strong relationships with internal and external parties.
• Proactive, self-starter with the ability to work independently. Strong ability to set priorities, solve problems and maintain grace under pressure.
• Ability to influence communications directions, strategies, and resource allocations across multiple products.
• Ability to travel a significant amount of time depending on tradeshow seasonality.
Computer skills:
• Advanced knowledge of MS Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Candidate should be well-versed in design software such as PhotoShop, Illustrator and other graphics software. HTML and JavaScript preferred.