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(Eplan) Social Media Communications Manager

Rittal


Job Location:

Schaumburg, IL - USA

Yearly Salary: USD 70000 - 100000
Posted: 29 May 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 26 August 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy
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Job Summary

Position Summary
Rittal and EPLAN are seeking a dynamic creative and highly organized social media & communications manager to lead and execute integrated communications across digital and traditional platforms. As an individual contributor this role owns the planning creation and deployment of compelling content that supports field marketing campaigns brand storytelling product launches and internal/external marketing communications.
This position serves as the subject matter expert and lead executor for social media strategy sales enablement communications copywriting and marketing content creation for both Rittal and EPLAN in North America. The ideal candidate is equally skilled in content development project management and digital platform management with a proven track record of translating business goals into impactful messaging that drive engagement and awareness.

Key Responsibilities

Social Media Strategy & Execution
  • Manage social media channels (LinkedIn YouTube Facebook Instagram X etc.) for Rittal and EPLAN ensuring consistent voice tone and visual identity compliant to CI brand guidelines.
  • Act as a consultant to Business Unit and Field Marketing Managers to translate strategic goals into platform-specific audience-relevant content. Develop write and schedule engaging social media content that aligns with campaign priorities product launches thought leadership and industry events.
  • Engagement & Advocacy - monitor daily engagement and lead employee advocacy initiatives (e.g. LinkedIn enablement) to amplify our reach through our subject matter experts. Collaborate with Business Unit Marketing Managers and Field Marketing Managers to translate strategic marketing plans into platform-specific audience-relevant posts.
  • Paid/Organic Integration: Coordinate with digital marketing and SEO teams to ensure paid social campaigns are seamlessly integrated with organic storytelling Coordinate paid social campaignsensuring integration with organic strategies.
  • Monitor daily engagement respond to comments/messages and support employee advocacy and LinkedIn enablement.
High-Impact Marketing Communications
  • Create proof and edit marketing copy across digital and print channels including product pages campaign materials email content press releases and sales enablement assets.
  • Build and execute 360-degree communications plan to support campaigns owned by field marketing managers events and brand initiatives including internal messaging and external outreach.
  • Maintain and update marketing asset libraries and campaign materials to ensure accuracy brand consistency and ease of access for the sales organization.
  • Assist in tradeshow communications promotional planning and content coordination for in-person and virtual events.
Project & Content Management
  • Oversee timelines and deliverables for all communications-related projects coordinating with creative teams agencies and vendors as needed.
  • Support media relations activities such as award submissions third-party content syndication and association engagement.
Analytics & Optimization
  • Track and report performance metrics (impressions engagement reach CTR conversions) across social and digital campaigns.
  • Use insights to recommend and optimize posting schedules content types messaging and platform strategies.
  • Recommend enhancements to improve campaign outcomes and visibility.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in marketing Communications Journalism or related field.
  • 4 years of B2B marketing experience including direct experience managing corporate social media accounts.
  • Exceptional writing editing and proofreading skills with experience crafting content across formats and channels.
  • Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities.
  • Proficiency in social media platforms scheduling tools (e.g. HubSpot Hootsuite Sprout Social) and basic content design tools as needed.
  • Experience supporting trade shows product launches and digital lead generation campaigns.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in industrial automation manufacturing or software/technology industries.
  • Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM platforms (e.g. HubSpot Salesforce).
  • Understanding of SEO and content optimization for social and web.
  • Experience developing internal communications or employee engagement initiatives.
  • Video and/or graphic editing proficiency
Key Competencies
  • Strategic content thinker with hands-on execution capability
  • Creative collaborative and resourceful problem solver
  • Technically curious and able to translate complex topics into compelling communications
  • Highly organized with attention to detail and follow-through
  • Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced matrixed environment

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