Practice Lead- Marketing Communications

Role Title: Practice Lead – Marketing and Communications
Employment: Fulltime employee
Location: Must be available to work onsite at client location anywhere in the Atlanta metro area

Job Overview:

We are seeking an exceptional individual to join our organization as the Practice Lead focused on Marketing and Communications. The Practice Lead will be responsible for building the practice from the ground up recruiting talent developing methodologies client engagement and delivering highquality highrisk services. This role requires a unique blend of strategic leadership operational aptitude and a proven track record in developing and implementing Marketing and Communications strategies and plans.

Given the complexity and responsibility associated with this role a strong focus on leadership and prior experience in building or leading a team especially in highrisk projects is critical. A wellrounded candidate would not just have technical or theoretical knowledge but would also be proficient in client relationship management and business development.

Skills & Requirements:
Required Qualifications:
1. Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing Communications or related field.
2. Experience: Minimum 10 years of professional experience with at least 5 years in marketing and communications in an agency environment
3. Leadership: Proven track record in leading teams and successfully building and implementing multichannel MarCom strategies and plans.
4. Technical Skills: Proficient in project management productivity and collaboration software.

Desired Qualifications:
1. Consulting Experience: Prior experience in an agency or consulting firm is highly desirable.
2. Communication: Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
3. Networking: Existing relationships with potential clients in the industry.

Duties:
Practice Development:
1. Strategic Planning: Develop a 35 year roadmap for the practice including revenue forecasts service offerings and market positioning.
2. Resource Allocation: Determine staffing and budgetary requirements for the practice.

Business Development:
1. Client Engagement: Initiate and manage highlevel relationships with potential and existing clients.
2. Proposal Management: Lead the creation and delivery of compelling proposals and presentations.
3. Market Analysis: Continuously assess the competitive landscape and market trends adapting strategies accordingly.

Talent Management:
1. Recruitment: Source interview and hire professionals with expertise in marketing and communications.
2. Training & Development: Develop training programs to ensure team members have the requisite skills.
3. Team Leadership: Oversee daytoday operations of the practice ensuring project milestones are met and quality standards are maintained.

Service Delivery:
1. Client Engagement: Act as the senior point of contact for service delivery and client satisfaction.
2. Risk Management: Identify evaluate and mitigate risks associated with highrisk services.
3. Quality Assurance: Implement quality assurance processes to continuously improve service delivery.

About Stratfield Consulting
We started Stratfield Consulting with the belief that companies are looking for a more reliable consulting firm to deliver an expanding list of projects. We believe that Better People combined with Better Tools will lead to Better Projects. Our objective is to be the most trusted consulting firm for our clients.

We are very careful about the people that we invite into the firm. Our people are:
Experienced consultants who are smart problem solvers
Easy to work with friendly modest and humble
Earnest. We care enough to do the extra work to ensure project success.
100% committed to project success. We believe that clients come first.
Specialties
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