REGIONAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 4237

REGIONAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST - 4237

Location:Houston, TX HST 

About IPS
Invensys Process Systems (IPS) provides products, services and solutions for the automation and optimization of plant operation and is at the forefront of technological innovation. It serves process industries such as oil and gas, hydrocarbons, chemicals, power and utilities, metals and mining, and also the discrete and hybrid manufacturing sectors such as pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and life sciences. Its engineering services and technologies help production facilities across the world and across many different industries achieve more productivity, more efficiency and greater safety. IPS also provides regulatory compliance and business solutions and services for the pharmaceutical, biotech, healthcare and life sciences industries.

This role coordinates and delivers all communications needs within the region either through directed activities by the corporate communications team or through local communications contractors. This role is the primary point of contact between the regional team and the corporate communications and events teams. Responsibilities include:
• With Regional Leadership and Regional Marketing Programs managers, set an annual MarCom plan that contributes to meeting regional objectives. The tactical activities may include (but are not limited to) events, PR, print, on-line, direct mail, regional internal and external newsletters, and localization needs. The plan should establish and conform to the regional budget and help define the corporate budget needs.
• Public Relations (internal & external)
o Coordination of PR activities in region with Corporate Communications. Includes: press releases; articles; media planning; ad placements tied to portfolio, region and/or editorial relevance; speaking engagements; and management of local PR firm if needed at the direction of Corporate Communications.
o Assist Portfolio, Executives, and Market Research teams with press tours; press events; analyst briefings; analyst events.
o Manage press and editor relationships with publications in Region as directed by Corporate Communications.
o Manage and deploy consistent internal news feed to regional organization and ensure that regional information is shared across the globe. This may include internal and external newsletters, blogs, technology updates, event calendars, notifications, and cascading information from Corporate Communications.
• Regional Events
o Research, organize, and execute events, including local trade shows, exhibitions, seminars, showcase events, conferences, executive events and educational offering support.
o Coordinate and supervise regional participation in designated standards bodies and industry organizations.
o Execute regional user groups, customer conferences, or technology forums as appropriate with assistance from Regional Programs, Portfolio, and Corporate Events teams.
o Manage forward calendar of events and marketing activities in region and coordinate same in context of global marketing calendar.
• Compliance & Continuity
o Ensure business tools conform to corporate branding guidelines. Local execution of branding and communications standards enforcement via office signage, message boards, PowerPoint templates, document templates, etc.
o Ensure quality and consistency of message and brand in market-facing activities in sales-consulting-delivery including demonstrations, papers & presentations, press & analyst meetings, etc.
o Local-language and cultural adaptation of marketing materials including terminology, artwork, trademark and brand enforcement, and contact information. Such efforts cover all outbound marketing media including literature, presentations, web, events, selling briefs & guides, and PR. Local resources shall be engaged by the Regional Communications leader as needed.
o Vendor management: Manage local resources and call on external suppliers where appropriate.
o Management and currency of internal shared websites used by sales for data download, such as sales portal, knowledge management, etc.
o Campaign Tracking: Work with Corporate Communications and regional marketing team to provide tools for program/campaign progress reporting, marketing effectiveness, and ROI analysis.
Software Knowledge: Proficiency in MS Office products, graphics software, and skills creating graphics, templates, charts, minor animation, etc.
o Creative: Assist with campaign composition and messages against goals. General understanding of print management, as needed, for local execution of program campaigns, to include pre-press, proofing, scanning, press checks, and CMYK vs. RGB vs. PMS formats.
o Writing Skills: Writing, editing, and proofing skills required to help create or review communications, sales materials, presentations, and other news.
o Database Management: General knowledge of database management and extraction of data needs based on filters or demands: Excel, Outlook, ACT, and client relationship management (CRM) software.


REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Minimum - Bachelors degree.
3+ years experience in the technology sector.
Experience with mid-sized to large conference and exhibit experience
Good overall communication skills – articulate in both spoken and written communication
Experience with working well in a “matrix” environment
Must possess excellent coordination skills.

Additional Skills Required:
Ability to travel up to 30%.
Strong organizational skills, good follow-up, and good track record of carrying out significant projects and/or campaigns. 

  Please send your resume to cv.mtl@ips.invensys.com  
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