Channel Marketing Manager

We are currently searching for a Channel Marketing Manager to be based out of our Harvey, IL facility. Reporting to the Director of Marketing, this individual is a key contributor on the corporate marketing team and will develop and execute a channel marketing plan to support growth initiatives. Key aspects of this role include a thorough understanding of Atkore’s GTM strategy, a project management skillset, and a relentless focus on the customer. This position works closely with the VP of Strategic Sales, Director of Commercial Programs, Marketing Communications Managers, customers, and outside vendors, which requires strong relationship building capabilities.

The ideal candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or other relevant discipline; with at least seven (7) years’ experience in developing and executing communications strategies, programs, collateral, and events that support Business Unit and Corporate marketing objectives. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus.

Additional Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Work directly with electrical distributor marketing contacts to support sales growth through product awareness and visibility including creation of ad-hoc promotions, web and digital needs, and sales enablement tools. 
• Work directly with groups such as IMARK, AD Electrical, and STAFDA and manage marketing programs for sales growth. 
• Identify unique promotional opportunities, create marketing plan to manage above, and drive activity throughout the year with a focus on the customer. 
• Lead development of vertical market and solutions-based marketing assets that cascade across various product categories. 
• Play a key role in commercialization of new products in partnership with Marketing Communications Managers and Product Managers. 
• Author and edit sales enablement collateral and other marketing assets to promote solutions and company. 
• Manage and participate in tradeshows to support sales and marketing efforts. 
• Proactively manage vendor relationships with effective project management, negotiations, and contract development. All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications include:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or other relevant discipline required. 
• Minimum of even (7) years’ experience in developing and executing communications strategies, programs, collateral, and events that support Business Unit and Corporate marketing objectives required. 
• Proficient and functional knowledge of Microsoft Office including Office, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. 
• Excellent researching abilities (with a special focus on internet researching). 
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other business system based company is a plus.

Our Culture Drives Value

Atkore’s culture is created from the disciplined use of the Atkore Business System (ABS), which is a critical part of our mission and a foundational system based on excellence in People, Strategy, and Processes, tied together with Lean Daily Management (LDM) to manage and sustain the business we have today, and Strategy Deployment Process (SDP) to create the business we aspire to become.

Having the right talent in the right roles enables successful ABS execution, improves our customer’s experience, and delivers breakthrough results. Said another way, that’s how we win!

Great Leaders Drive Value

Atkore is committed to creating an engaged and aligned workplace that helps drive an accountable and performance-based culture. Our team possesses a willingness to strive for breakthrough results, stays focused on being standout leaders, and fully supports decisions of the Company after robust debate. We consistently live the Atkore mission, learn our strategic priorities and link behaviors to those priorities, all in a way that’s consistent with our core values. Together, we build stronger leaders and improve customer satisfaction which positively increases the overall value of the enterprise.

Atkore Delivers Value to You

By joining Atkore, you can expect to receive a competitive salary in addition to a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, a generous maternity/paternity leave, flexible spending accounts, tuition reimbursement, as well as life, accident and disability insurance. In addition, Atkore offers wellness programs and employee assistance resources to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance. Our dedicated employees are recognized for their commitment to our customers and making our company better than it was the day before.