SmithBucklin, an employee-owned association management company, is looking for a Senior Director, Brand & Communications to join the Corporate Marketing team in our Chicago office. In this role, we are seeking a proven marketing professional to lead all aspects of internal and external communications. This position will lead a team of 4+ individuals, possible agency relationships and serve as a strategic partner with senior management, including business unit heads, CEO and Chief People Officer on client and employee engagement and retention strategies.
The ideal candidate has had proven success in creating the needed structure, alignment and talent to support approved strategies and initiatives. Additionally, this individual has demonstrated the flexibility, insightfulness and savvy to interface closely with numerous stakeholders throughout the business to ensure success with a variety of audiences, including employees, clients and the association industry. Exceptional command of brand campaigns, paid, earned and owned media are critical for success, as are energy, enthusiasm, experience and fresh thinking!