Marketing & Creative Services Manager

We're Hiring! Marketing & Creative Services Manager

Step into a leadership role at the heart of one of the most forward-thinking marketing teams in the Midwest. You'll guide the creative force behind ATS's journey to become the most trusted voice in transportation—a team of elite designers, writers, videographers, and social pros who set the bar high, deliver excellence, and move fearlessly toward what's next in an industry that never stands still.

You'll work in a team culture where excellence, trust, and collaboration run deep. And you won't just support the growth of the team—you'll accelerate it, bringing out the best in others while becoming the leader you've always aspired to be.

At ATS, you'll find more than a seat at the table—you'll find a runway. As a family-owned company with a long, rich history of stability and growth, we have the freedom to innovate freely, invest with confidence, and dare to be different. We believe in looking ahead, chasing what's next—and making meaningful progress every day. The legacy is strong. What comes next is up to us.

Why This Role Rocks:

• Be a key architect of our future: innovation, brand leadership, and strategic growth all converge here.
• Thrive in a company culture where innovation is rewarded, people are valued, and your potential has room to run.
• Surround yourself with brilliance: creative specialists at the top of their game, who will push you to grow—and have your back while doing it.
• Lead a tight-knit, high-performing team that lifts each other up while pushing boundaries.

If you've got a creative eye, a strategic brain, and a heart for people—this is your chance to lead something remarkable.

Apply now. Let's build what's next, together.

Scope of Opportunity:

People Leadership & Team Development

• Lead and mentor a high-performing creative team, setting the standard for service, accountability, and excellence. Provide day-to-day direction, coaching, and prioritization support. Handle escalations, ensure alignment with customer needs, and actively support team member development.
• Foster a strong, inclusive team culture rooted in trust, purpose, and collaboration. Provide effective performance management using SMART goals, regular feedback, coaching, and  discipline.
• Partner with Human Resources in recruiting, interviewing, onboarding, and training team members to ensure a positive candidate experience and long-term success.
• Demonstrate ATS's Mission, Vision, and Values, modeling behaviors and decisions that support our company culture and All-Employee Competencies while carrying out managerial and leadership responsibilities in accordance to ATS' policies and applicable laws.
• Perform key All-Manager Responsibilities: Deliver high business results, build the right team, manage for optimal performance, and develop talent for growth.

Creative & Brand Strategy Execution

• Oversee the execution of ATS's visual and digital brand strategy in collaboration with the Director of Marketing. Ensure brand consistency and quality across platforms and audiences, including B2B, recruiting, and internal communications.
• Manage and prioritize production workflows for the creative team, ensuring timely delivery of design, content, and digital assets. Provide hands-on support for high-priority or complex creative and design work.

Paid Media & Campaign Oversight

• Own the performance of ATS's paid media programs, including PPC and paid social across B2B and recruiting audiences. Monitor results, adapt to platform shifts, and engage appropriate internal or external partners to optimize performance.

Event & Technology Coordination

• Coordinate ATS's event, trade show, and promotional programs, including strategy, logistics, vendor management, budgeting, and execution support for both internal and external audiences.
• Support web, intranet, and technology-based marketing initiatives, including analytics reporting, page updates, and digital training resources. Act as the creative team's liaison with IT and external partners when evaluating new tools or technologies.

Organizational Alignment

• Monitor industry trends, customer feedback, and market conditions to proactively market brand strategies that reinforce marketing's role as a growth partner and extension of the sales team.
• Complete work responsibilities outside normal business hours as needed; occasional travel may be required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience for Success:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university in Marketing, Advertising, Communications, or a related field; or 5+ years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of marketing & 2 years of leadership experience preferred.
• Fluency in Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, and website administration software.
• Experience with design, video production & photography is strongly preferred, but not required.
• Strong project management and planning skills, high attention to detail, and the ability to prioritize projects with conflicting timeframes.
• Excellent organizational skills; ability to manage/prioritize a heavy workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience generating, interpreting and making decisions based on key metric and/or analytic data, particularly website, GA4, YouTube and social media platform metrics.
• Proven ability to successfully lead and inspire a team of visual marketing creatives; able to foster a culture of transparency and a sense of purpose among the team and create clear accountabilities and metrics using positive and collaborative methods.
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to establish trust and rapport with all levels of staff.  Able to relate effectively to diverse cultures.
• Able to think creatively and objectively to provide creative contributions and solutions to projects.
• Must be able to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Must demonstrate a proactive commitment to ATS values and the success of all staff.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (365, Word, Excel, and Outlook) required.
• Excellent communication skills (written, listening, and verbal).
• Proven ability to meet deadlines consistently.
• Willing and able to travel infrequently, including overnight travel.

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $110,000; base salary offered is determined by relevant experience, education, certifications, and geographic as compared to others doing substantially similar work.

Anderson Trucking Service is committed to supporting our employees with a comprehensive benefits package. Employees will have the opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs including health, dental, and vision insurance, as well as a 401k retirement savings plan effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment. Additionally, we provide paid holidays, paid time off, access to professional development opportunities, wellness programs, and employee assistance resources to our employees. Our goal is to ensure that all employees have the support and resources they need to thrive both professionally and personally.