Global Marketing Communications Manager

Marketing Communications Manager (Andover, MA or Memphis, TN)

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Reporting to the Sr. Director Marketing Communications, this role is responsible for advising on the positioning, messaging and channel strategies for areas of the Global Marketing franchises and its corresponding products, with a focus on Tradeshows. Hands-on global position responsible for managing all project requests through the Global MarCom process and acts as a strategic partner to Global Marketing.

This includes supporting with value propositions, positioning, and messaging, collateral creation, approval, channel strategies, dissemination, and tradeshows. Works globally, liaising with partners across Smith+Nephew to ensure understanding of key market and customer factors and aligns communications approach and asset toolbox accordingly. Assets can include tradeshow graphics, digital and print brochures, advertising, video, animations, digital assets and social media, among others. Collateral creation includes copywriting of headlines and body copy as well as storyboards.

What will you be doing?

• Act as the cross-franchise tradeshow Marketing Communications Manager, collaborating with Global Marketing, the Tradeshow team and other cross-functional partners to build an integrated and holistic approach to tradeshow communication

• Support defined area of the business as Marketing Communications Account Manager

• Align project priorities in line with business and franchise focus, needs and deadlines

• Act as the liaison between the creative department, related departments and the client with regards to providing production schedules, critical milestones and general updates

• Act as brand manager, ensuring S+N appropriate branding approach

• Ensure that all projects are delivered on time and on budget

• Continuously interface with the MRM system to ensure projects follow the proper workflow and approval processes

• Ensure timely release of all artwork with appropriate documentation to outside sources

• Ensure full approval of all collateral

• Keep creative and production staff apprised of project priorities and due dates

• Expedite "rush" projects while maintaining orderly flow of daily work

• Keep others informed of conflicts and delays

• Acquire deadline extensions when necessary

• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of literature inventory including online literature ordering system

• Support distribution of collateral to relevant sources (integrated approach)

• Participate/guide Strategy, Positioning and Messaging planning and execution with marketing teams as needed

• Build global reach of the produced promotional assets where appropriate

• Facilitate briefings, reviews with internal staff and partners

• Recommend and implement process improvements

What will you need to be successful?

• Education: Bachelor´s degree in business, marketing, communication, PR, or closely related field

• Experience: 5+ years in marketing communications, communications, PR, marketing or closely related field

• Experience in a global organization or global exposure/experience preferred

• Medical device Marketing Communications, Agency and/or Tradeshow background a plus

• Travel Requirements: 10%

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Other reasons why you will love it here!

• Your Future: 401k Matching Program, 401k Plus Program, Discounted Stock Options, Tuition Reimbursement

Work/Life Balance: PTO, Paid Holidays, Flex Holidays, Paid Community Service Day

• Your Wellbeing: Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account (Employer Contribution of $500+ annually), Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave, Fertility and Adoption Assistance Program

• Flexibility: Hybrid Work Model (For most professional roles)

• Training: Hands-On, Team-Customized, Mentorship

• Extra Perks: Discounts on fitness clubs, travel and more

Smith+Nephew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.

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