Content Marketing Specialist

IMI plc

At IMI were not just creating solutions; were building careers. So unlock your potential: do work that matters grow with us and be part of a team shaping tomorrow.

Here you can make a real difference solving complex engineering challenges that make industries smarter safer and more sustainable. From the energy that powers homes to the systems that keep the world moving youll help create solutions the world depends on.
But its not just about the work its about how you grow. We encourage curiosity make learning part of everyday life and give you real opportunities to build new skills and move your career forward.
We believe in nurturing your wellbeing too with strong benefits and flexible policies that help you succeed. At IMI youll find a supportive collaborative and inclusive environment where you can truly thrive.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a Content Marketing Manager to join our growing team. This is a content marketing role reporting to the Sr. Marketing Manager. They will work closely with product management team and sales team implementing product and vertical marketing campaigns. The Content Marketing Manager will create new thought leadership and market vertical content to drive engagement and conversion.

This person will also create content for marketing initiatives across a wide range of marketing and communications activities to develop customers to directly contribute to the growth of vertical markets such as Food and Beverage Material Handling Packaging etc.

This individual needs to be comfortable with leading initiatives and engaging with multiple people externally and internally within the industry. This includes maintaining relationships with industry publications trade show vendors and marketing agencies.

Work Environment: University Park IL. (Hybrid 1 day in the office per week)

Key Responsibilities:

• Working closely with product management marketing and sales leadership to develop and execute go-to-market plans and product launches.
• Assisting in developing customer-focused messaging and creating compelling sales tools that support the selling of product and solution offerings.
• Lead engagement with teams including Sales Product to design vertical go-to-market positioning including sales materials industry content & POVs end-to-end campaigns and events.
• Collaborate with Digital team to drive Account Based Marketing (ABM) campaigns by vertical.
• Assist with product launches regarding content creation and maintenance.
• Account focused responsibility to develop and execute all promotional and advertising activities.
• Manage marketing communication messages across various accounts.
• Works closely with stakeholders to gather information on milestones deadlines and dates to develop project timelines and launch calendar as well as communicates this information to pertinent stakeholders.
• Provide support for tactical plans for new product introductions and legacy products which may include website refinement e-marketing campaigns tradeshows and events printed literature sales tools press releases and public relations to meet business objectives deadlines and budget.
• Work with Product Marketing Managers for product content creation.
• Create wide variety of content: from long- and short-form content including but not limited to copywriting ad copy emails eBooks blogs infographics video storyboarding.
• Managing agency relationships and publication deadlines.
• Manage facilitation and project management of trade shows.
• Sales Training and Tool Development: Support content development and deployment of product value proposition and competitive positioning through collateral nurture email programs videos and training communications to sales channel with pertinent information designed to enhance selling capabilities.

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Minimum of a bachelors degree in marketing communications advertising or related field.
• 6 years of experience in product marketing within corporate environments.
• Email platform experience. Account Engagement (Pardot) preferred.
• Solid customer relationship skills.
• Familiar with the Industrial Automation sector.
• Ability to work within budgets and with strict deadline requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Strong analytical and project management skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge and experience with a broad range of marketing activities disciplines and tactics including field marketing digital marketing and events.
• Highly organized/detail oriented.
• Experienced in developing and executing marketing programs.
• Up to 20% travel.
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay range: $75k-$82k

Within this range individual pay is determined based on skills experience and qualifications relative to the job requirements. Base pay information is aligned with market location and may be subject to prevailing wage laws if applicable.

What IMI Can Offer You

At IMI one of our top priorities is to create an inclusive culture of health. We strive to remove barriers to care (whether that be physical or financial) and in doing so we offer choice for all your health and wellbeing needs.

See below for a general overview of our amazing perks and benefits:

• Multiple health plans to choose from: HMO PPO and High Deductible Health Plans with a low-cost share
• Best-in-class 401K plan with zero vesting and up to 6% contribution matching
• 14-week maternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• 4-week paternity leave at full pay (Adoption benefits are equivalent)
• Employee Resource Groups that offer community and support like our Pride Network and Network of Women groups
• PTO encompassing inclusive holidays
• Career Development opportunities (IMIs Catalyst Program)
• Employer contribution for Health Savings Account and in many cases free virtual telemedicine and teletherapy.
• Mental Health and wellness programs to support you and your family
• Full suite of voluntary benefits to tap into including but not limited to: Critical illness insurance hospital indemnity legal insurance identity theft protection and pet insurance or home & auto insurance through our discount advantage platform
• Short & long-term disability as well as basic life insurance at 2x your basic salary at no cost to the employee
• Free financial advisors webinars and classes through Charles Schwab
• Annual Employee Stock Purchase Plan with option to purchase IMI shares at a reduced employee only price - no opportunity to lose only to profit or refund your investment 100%

**Benefits plans change year over year but we have guiding principles in place to ensure our employees have the tools and resources available to stay connected and up to date**

Health & Safety

The physical demands described within the Key Duties & Responsibilities section of this job description are required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities. Please contact your local HR representative to discuss the specific Work Conditions and Physical Requirements of this role.

Health Safety and Environmental Duties At IMI we are all personally committed to protecting our people minimizing our impact to the environment the communities we operate in and our company. All members of our workforce have the duty to ensure the health safety and welfare of themselves others and the environment. Every employee is expected to follow all HSE operating procedures also to challenge any observed behaviors or unsafe acts.

Code of Ethics

IMI requires the highest standard of ethics in all business dealings particularly with customers suppliers advisors employees and the accordance with the IMI Way: Our Code of Responsible Business.

Changes to This Job Description

IMI may amend this job description in whole or part at any time.

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IMI is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age race creed color national origin ancestry marital status affectional or sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability nationality sex or veteran status.

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