Marketing Director

About Us:

As a family-owned company, it’s the people who continue to make STIHL a successful, world-class brand. Since revolutionizing the forestry industry in Germany with the first electric chainsaw in 1926, the STIHL name has remained synonymous with outstanding innovations, high-quality products and comprehensive service.

STIHL is seeking a highly motivated, passionate Director of Marketing to join our team! With competitive compensation, excellent benefits and exciting growth potential, it's a great time to join the STIHL team!

Position Highlights Include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability
• Pension Plan & 401k with employer match
• Vacation, Sick, & Paid Holidays
• Competitive Pay with multiple bonus opportunities

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Manages, motivates, guides, and challenges marketing communications department personnel.
• Regularly monitors and analyzes department progress vs. plans and budgets, industry developments, and parent company communications.
• Recommends improvements in all areas of responsibility to effect increased efficiency, profitability, market share, balanced product sales, and market segment development.
• Develops and recommends annual consumer and trade communication strategies.
• Recommends selection of and evaluates various advertising agencies, marketing research firms, and other related suppliers.
• Develops and oversees management of planned press and public relations activities and trade and industry shows and exhibits. Participates as needed.
• Manages development and sale of collateral products.
• Works closely with sales and product management personnel in the planning and provision of sales and merchandising aids.
• Coordinates annual distributor meetings and assists Sales department in production needs for various dealer and other meeting as required.
• Oversees management and practical applications of marketing research projects.
• Keeps abreast of the marketplace through planned field sales travel, participation in customer meetings, and trade and industry related shows.
• Oversees all aspects of the company’s mobile, digital, and social programs.
• Manages assigned budgets with emphasis on maximizing value received for advertising and promotional monies spent.
• All work affecting product quality shall be competent on the basis of appropriate education, training, skills, and experience.

Specifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related discipline.
• 10 years of related experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.