Communications Manager

GXO

We engineer faster, smarter, leaner supply chains.

GXO is a leading provider of cutting-edge supply chain solutions to the most successful companies in the world. We help our customers manage their goods most efficiently using our technology and services. Our greatest strength is our global team – energetic, innovative people of all experience levels and talents who make GXO a great place to work.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, disability, veteran or other protected status.

https://gxo.com/

Position Details

Communications Manager
Job
Full-time
8/25/2022
Chicago Illinois
Chicago, IL

Logistics at full potential.

At GXO, we’re constantly looking for talented individuals at all levelswho can deliver the caliber of service our company requires. You know that a positive work environment creates happy employees, which boosts productivity and dedication. On our team, you’ll have the support to excel at workand the resources to build a career you can be proud of.

As the Communications Manager you’ll provide leadership for proposal and presentation development. You’ll drive efforts to create enterprise and thematic content that is visual, timely and engaging to support strategic initiatives. If you are passionate about leading creative pursuits and influencing new ideas for continuous improvement join our fast-growing, dynamic team and we’ll help you take your career to the next level.

What you’ll do on a typical day:

  • Manage the creative teams’ projects and deliverables 
  • Provide strategic vision and enforce brand integrity 
  • Enhance the customer experience by connecting customer requirements to business goals through creative concepts 
  • Lead preparation and storyboard meetings with cross-functional teams and executives for developing solution deliverables 
  • Use observations to create strategic and visually impactful presentations 
  • Develop new design concepts, graphics, and layouts using creative thinking 
  • Coach presenters on key messaging and techniques for delivering solution presentations 
  • Work creatively with designers, analysts, engineers, executives, etc.; work with cross-functional teams across the globe in multiple time zones 
  • Collaborate with large internal teams on new products, solution development, and process improvements 
  • Design on multiple software platforms and deliver final product mainly via PowerPoint 
  • Maintain a continuously updated library of content and templates for added efficiency 
  • Track performance and project details 
  • Implement continuous improvement initiatives

What you need to succeed at GXO:

At a minimum, you’ll need:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent related work or military experience 
  • 5 years of relevant work experience in creative design and/or business development 
  • Proven graphic design experience; must be able to provide work samples 
  • Current and up-to-date experience in industry-leading software and technologies (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, etc.) 
  • Solid Microsoft Office experience (PowerPoint and Excel) and PC skills

It’d be great if you also have:

  • Proven track record of experience leading complex creative projects 
  • Excellent creative thinking and problem-solving skills; able to be conclusive, results-oriented, and strategic in thinking and approach 
  • Capability to synthesize feedback and perspectives from multiple parties 
  • Experience bringing new technical product offering to market 
  • Experience with distribution center and/or supply chain networks

Pay, benefits and more.

We are eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.


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