Job Abstract

This position provides strategic marketing communications expertise to the Commercial Marketing team  that produce tangible results, provides careful planning, precision execution, and maximum performance that support STERIS’s commercial plans and marketing growth initiatives in a cost-effective manner.  Provides multi-functional tactical support for the Commercial Marketing  function.

1. Execute strategic communications plans that align with the  strategic growth initiatives. Write creative briefs in support of these projects. 
2. Provide strategic value to the Senior Manager to allow for concise and compelling communication of a value proposition.
3. Position yourself as a “thought partner” to the leaders of the business and commercial segments in order to create market differentiation and value creation.
4. Manage marketing communication activities for Marketing communications activities to include: integrated campaigns, trade show marketing, strategy and content, web content, sales support and customer collateral and electronic media, tools/resources to communicate positioning and value propositions to each Customer segment.
5. Research promotional channels and media for maximum performance on spend.
6. Analyze market research provided by the marketing group to better understand our customers’ needs and market segment trends, in order to better communicate our key messages. 
7. Maintain our status as marketing communication subject matter experts by being active members of local/regional communication networks, attending seminars/webinars on new forms of communication, subscribe to industry newsletter and publications, etc.
8. Analyze and track competitive value props and key messaging…Provide insight as to potential competitive strategy.

1. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are needed to interact with all levels of internal clients, Customers and external vendors
2. Self directed problem solver & accomplished “doer”
3. Exceptional project management skills.  Adept at managing high volume, complexity, fluidity and ambiguity while maintaining professional poise and delivering on commitments.
4. Multi Tasker
5. Exhibits the ability to evaluate the strength of communication and or creative concepts
6. Strong analytical skills and problem solving skills
7. Ability to prioritize work, handles multiple tasks simultaneously, set goals and enforce deadlines while maintaining flexibility to re-assess and re-prioritize.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred. Will accept minimum of 12 years’ experience in lieu of degree

• 5+ years marketing and or marketing communications experience (or 3+ years of STERIS experience) of time sensitive communication materials

• Knowledge of desktop publishing, layout and design as well as commercial printing processes are a plus

• * Domestic travel required 15% of time

The opportunity to join a company that will invest in you for the long-term. STERIS couldn’t be where it is today without our incredible people. That’s why we share in our success together by rewarding you for your hard work. Hiring people who are in it for the long run with STERIS is our ultimate goal. We do this by providing competitive salaries, healthcare benefits, tuition assistance, paid-time off, holidays, matching 401(k), annual merit, and incentive plans.  Join us and help write our next chapter.    

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