Marketing Manager

Job Title: Marketing Manager

City, State: Grand Rapids, MI

Classification: Full Time, Salary- Exempt

Beginning Salary Range: $75,000 - $85,000

Application Deadline: Until Position is Filled

Owen-Ames-Kimball Co. (O-A-K) is an employee-owned company in Michigan, Florida, and Colorado commercial, educational, and industrial construction landscape for over 130 years. From the 19th-century, we’ve created historical treasures and built  inspiring contemporary design. Today, our talented team continues to transform the landscape where we live, work and play.

About this opportunity:

We are seeking a full-time Marketing Manager to join our team, working in our state-of-the-art headquarters building in downtown Grand Rapids.

Job responsibilities include:

• Team Development & Alignment: provide team leadership and guidance, managing the daily activities of marketing department including proposal and sales presentations, digital media, public relations, event management, and brand positioning.
• Marketing Leadership: lead marketing projects, planning, and messaging. Identify and implement annual marketing plan and ensure consistent systems and processes to support ongoing organizational growth.
• Collaborate Cross-Functionally: work closely with Marketing Team, Department Heads, Project Management, and Field Leadership.
• Service Expertise and Positioning: exhibit in-depth service expertise, developing comprehensive positioning and strong brand image.
• Strategic Thinking: provide strategic consulting and management support to marketing and sales teams, aligning with overall business objectives.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Education and experience: Bachelor’s in marketing, advertising, English, or related field, with 7 years’ experience in B2B marketing (construction management industry preferred) and 3 years managing direct reports.
• Tech know how: Expert-level knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, Website Platforms, Social Media, and digital systems management.
• Leadership: Creativity and confidence in decision making when working as part of a team. Exceptional communication skills, effectively engaging all organizational levels, from clients and trade contractors to executive leaders.
• Trust: Our clients return to O-A-K because we are honest, genuine, and authentic; our sense of integrity guides our work. This is simply who we are, and this what we expect from each and every person at O-A-K. Candidate must be able to maintain confidentiality and use discretion in dealing with sensitive matters.
• Embodiment of our corporate values: Choosing what’s right, every time; A can-do attitude: A personal sense of responsibility; People who value people. 

 Apply today if you’re looking for a great opportunity with a growing company that offers:

• An attractive compensation and benefits package including competitive salary, 401k profit sharing arrangement, paid time off, health care benefits and more.
• Working with great people. At O-A-K, our close-knit, supportive culture is one of the most rewarding aspects of working here. We’re proud of our low turnover and a team environment where we genuinely enjoy what we do—and have fun doing it!
• The ability to make a difference.  At O-A-K, our size and culture foster a workplace where your hard work and contributions are recognized and rewarded. You’ll have the satisfaction of seeing our efforts reflected in the communities where we live, work, and making a lasting impact you can be proud of.
• Variety of work tasks. The person in this position enjoys a wide variety of tasks and interfaces with several departments. No two days are the same. The work tasks are exciting.
• Stable, reputable company. O-A-K was founded in Grand Rapids in 1891. We work with a wide variety of clients and markets throughout Colorado, Florida, and Michigan with an average volume of $400 million worth of construction projects each year.

O-A-K is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. O-A-K does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture or style, culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally protected characteristics as required by law.

Base pay is positioned within the beginning salary range based on several factors including a candidate’s knowledge, skills and experience with consideration given to internal equity.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment must undergo and pass pre-employment testing including a drug and background screen. 

How to Apply:

To submit an application for this position visit:  https://www.owen-ames-kimball.com/careers

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000