Marketing Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Job Summary:

The Marketing Manager will play an integral role in implementing the organization’s marketing strategies into practical and effective marketing tactics. The Marketing Manager will serve as a functional representative to the business unit teams and be able to translate the needs of the business into marketing solutions that will support specific goals and objectives. The marketing manager role combines creativity, critical thinking, project management, and communications skills to deliver best-in-class marketing practices to internal clients and external audiences.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Serve as strategic marketing program lead for Talent Transformation and Business Development business units at DRP. As a fully integrated team member, assist the business units in achieving their goals through thoughtful collaboration and direction in marketing best practices.

·      Help drive a unified marketing and communications strategy across the organization by understanding key enterprise priorities and objectives.

·      Oversee website, newsletter, marketing collateral, digital campaigns, and social media content.

·      Manage and optimize the marketing department’s content calendar and workflow.

·      Support content management for DRP presentations and events.

·      Serve as a liaison between various DRP departments and agency partners (creative agency, integrated communications agency, strategic consultants).

·      Support the organization in event planning and management for quarterly investor events, DRP Annual Meeting and occasional additional events.

·      Support VP in storytelling opportunities; provide guidance and support to Associate Marketing Manager on content direction.

Critical skills/experience required:

·      5-10 years of practical marketing experience including content development, printed and digital marketing campaigns, creative strategy and execution, marketing material creation, social media, newsletters, and other collateral.

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·      Strong project management and organizational skills to support multiple stakeholders.

·      Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and prioritize tasks.

·      Careful and consistent attention to detail.

·      Exhibits resourcefulness, sense of urgency, and takes initiative.

·      Ability to receive and give feedback for continuous improvement.

When you join the Detroit Regional Partnership, you will be part of a small but talented team– a group of individuals you will be proud to work with. You will be surrounded by supportive leaders that will allow you to map out your career path. With our robust professional development program, amazing networking opportunities, and executive exposure, you will reach your objectives as a marketing professional.

At DRP, we also offer an attractive compensation and benefits package including performance bonus, generous paid time off, retirement contribution match, health insurance (medical, dental, visual), and life insurance.

Are you ready to work with us? Apply now!

DRP is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.