Director of Marketing

St. Louis based Spellman Brady & Company is seeking a Director of Marketing for our award-winning interior planning firm. This dynamic individual will find the creative and positive culture in this small women-owned business fast-paced and rewarding. If you are seeking an organization that is collaborative, innovative, and dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of the markets we serve, you’ll love working here.

The ideal candidate possesses strong conceptual thinking and sound business strategies to design and implement comprehensive marketing programs. Self-motivation, strong communication, and organization skills are a must.

Role:

• Manage firm brand identity (logo, email signatures, website, etc.)
• Provide guidance and vision for ongoing improvement of brand identity
• Develop and implement marketing plans, including promotional calendars and programs
• Conduct customer, brand, and product research initiatives
• Offer expert advice to develop innovative advertising, public relations, social media, and events
• Work with new business development and sales teams on brand initiatives and provide ongoing support for business development efforts
• Negotiate with media partners to guarantee advantageous contracts
• Manage agency providers, consultants, freelancers, and other suppliers, including contract negotiation and management
• Demonstrate excellent writing, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Oversee and manage SBC’s company website
• Write/develop marketing copy for direct mail, website, brochures, articles, PowerPoint presentations, etc.
• Maintain company marketing image library both electronically, file drawers and archives – analyze new projects for photography needs
• Identify projects for photography, schedule, attend and finalize photos
• Develop and manage marketing budget
• Monitor costs and budgets
• Identify PR opportunities
• Oversee trade shows and conferences including research, cost-benefit, attendee registration, identify potential client meetings, reservations, etc.
• Manage Request for Proposal (RFP) process: timeline, development, and delivery
• Research business development leads and interview prospects/clients for RFP development
• Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite, WordPress, MS Office applications, particularly those used in the preparation of marketing material
• Ability to travel, including on airline flights, and occasionally to stay overnight.
• Identify swag, order & maintain materials
• Help onboard team members including business cards, headshots, press releases, etc.

Expectations:

• Commitment to Spellman Brady & Company – Supports the company, acts as a company advocate, demonstrates knowledge of how we go to market, understand our business model, and how we work it internally
• Communication Skills – Effectively expresses information, thoughts, and ideas both verbally and in writing, the ability to listen, persuade, and establish rapport with team lead and co-workers. Possesses and displays sound presentation skills. Promotes long-term positive relationships (clients, manufacturers, reps) being responsive and service-oriented
• Internal team communication (enthusiasm, collaboration, willingness to help, etc.) – Clearly expresses ideas and thoughts; ability to listen effectively and to persuade and establish rapport
• Use of emails appropriately both internally and externally
• Will conduct themselves with exemplary customer service with clients, manufacturers, and other staff members
• Quality and Quantity of Work – Completes work accurately and meets position and organizational objectives
• Initiative and Resourcefulness – Develops ideas and methods, uses available resources, and is a motivated self-starter
• Dedication to Excellence – Consistently demonstrates willingness to take the extra step, conveys a sense of urgency and pushes for optimum results
• Judgment - Ability to make sound, well-considered, honest, and fair decisions
• Adherence to Business Policies and Procedures
• Reliability/Dependability – Willingness to accept responsibility, to follow through, and to meet deadlines

Why Spellman Brady & Company?

• Nationally recognized as an industry leader
• Competitive pay & great benefits
• Commitment to work/life balance
• Collaborative culture
• Charity and community involvement
• Positive and fun work environment
• Follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest or visit our website to see what makes us exceptional.