Marketing Communications Specialist

Company Description

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.

Job Description

Broad Function and Purpose of Position:

Provide communications/content development strategies and support for Sika Industry and Automotive businesses and associated functional departments requiring interna/external communications. Production of digital marketing/web content/advertising, print and display collaterals, presentations, newsletters, promotional item, Manage and coordinate all Trade show events, customer events and internal business meetings as required including special projects as required.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Work with VP Marketing and Business team to develop overall Marketing and Communication strategies and execution of planned activities.
• Ensure that all communications are consistent with Corporate Identification and messaging standards.
• Work with Market Field Managers and cross functional department managers to produce internal and external communications/ content, collaterals, promotional materials, press releases, contemporary and digital advertisements, brochures, newsletters, articles, etc.
• Assist cross functional departments in development of presentations to ensure the message and graphics are consistent with Corporate Identification.
• Work with Digital Marketing Manager on social media and internal Share Point content as well as Sika website appearance, including graphics, programs, and content. 
• Coordinate and assist in production of videos as required.
• Coordinate development of exhibits and promotional displays to enhance Trade show and Exhibition events, product promotions and support to promote sales, support coordination of all trade show activities.
• Participate in competitive research and investigations to support the Marketing group, promotional and other marketing efforts; produce required reports, summaries, and recommendations.
• Collateral production using desktop and digital tools, managing external resources for projects.

Qualifications

Qualifications/Experience:

• Marketing or Communications degree (bachelor’s degree preferred).
• Minimum four years of marketing or related experience
• Minimum four years event planning experience
• Minimum four years of Project Management experience
• Extensive desktop publishing (4 years minimum), PC and graphic skills, with standard industry software in scope, knowledge of video software a plus. This is a collateral production role.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including collateral writing abilities.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate multiple projects, prioritize work to deadlines and manage budgets.
• Ability to develop and maintain contacts with editors or trade journals/newspapers

Additional Information

Competitive Benefits: Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays. Meaningful Work: Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day. Company Culture: Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement: Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back. Sustainability Initiatives: Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.