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Marketing Communications Manager

Atlanta, GA 30361

Function: Marketing Job Number: 16788357

Job Description

About Our Client
Our client is a multi-billion dollar global leader in the advanced manufacturing sector, specializing in automotive and industrial solutions.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic, high-energy MarComm Manager to serve as the primary brand authority and primary face of the organization in the United States. Reporting to the Head of Sales with a matrix-reporting line to Global Marketing leadership, you will be the driving force behind the brand's North American presence. This is a critical, high-visibility hire intended to support a business unit that is evolving and scaling rapidly.

The Location

This position is based in Atlanta, GA, and offers full relocation assistance for the right candidate. To foster a collaborative environment, the role requires an in-office presence four days a week. However, responsibilities include approximately 20% travel for major industry events and business needs, both domestically and internationally.

What You Will Do

  • Strategic Leadership: Adapt global brand strategies from the Central Marketing Team into high-impact local B2B trade programs and B2C requirements.
  • Sales Enablement: Act as the primary partner for the Head of Sales (your "main client"), ensuring the team has high-impact collateral and launch support.
  • Agency & Budget Management: Lead three global agencies (Creative, Media, and PR). Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets (comprising roughly 25% of your role).
  • Event Management: Oversee major regional events, partner activations (Porsche/NASCAR), and high-profile internal visits, including Chairman visits.
  • Digital Roadmap: Drive a 3-year plan focused on digital growth and influencer engagement.

90-Day Success Roadmap

  • First 30 Days: Immerse yourself in the product portfolio and global brand standards; establish working relationships with the three primary agency partners and the U.S. sales leadership.
  • First 60 Days: Take ownership of the North American MarComm budget and begin tailoring global campaigns for local cultural relevance and commercial impact.
  • First 90 Days: Successfully execute a major regional marketing initiative or product launch, demonstrating a clear ROI and alignment with the $100M growth trajectory.

Who You Are

  • Experience: 10 15 years of marketing experience, specifically within Retail, B2B, Trade, and Brand Activation.
  • Industry Background: Automotive/Motor industry experience required. Candidates must come from Automotive Manufacturers (e.g., Ford, GM, Toyota) or major tire brands. Candidates from Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers or service partners (OEM partners) will not be considered.
  • Personality: Highly extroverted "Brand Ambassador" persona with a cheerful, resilient, and analytical mindset.
  • Adaptability: Your #1 characteristic must be flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling environment.
  • Leadership: Experience managing direct reports is a plus (1+ years is sufficient), as you will eventually oversee one junior marketing support person.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in Web Analytics, Google AdWords, Excel, and agency automation. Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is a distinct advantage.
  • Education: BSc or MSc in Marketing or a related field
The ideal candidate will be a seasoned marketing professional with a proven background in the automotive or industrial manufacturing sectors. You should possess extensive experience managing multiple external agencies and the leadership skills necessary to oversee direct reports, including one U.S.-based subordinate. Academically, you hold a BSc or MSc in Marketing or a related field, complemented by technical proficiency in web analytics, digital marketing tools, and Excel. Furthermore, prior experience with SAP or similar ERP systems is considered a distinct advantage for navigating this role s operational requirements.

Flexibility & Work-Life Integration

While this is a high-impact role requiring four days in the office, the organization values the integration of professional and personal success. This role involves domestic and potentially international travel to support events and global stakeholder meetings.

Why Join the Team?

  • Growth: Be a foundational part of a $100M US operation with the stability of a multi-billion dollar parent company.
  • Impact: From premier industry partnerships to high-profile events, you will be at the center of the brand s most exciting activations.

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About Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search

Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search is a leading provider of Contingent Workforce Solutions, Executive Search, Leadership and Individual Contributor hiring, empowering businesses to achieve their strategic objectives through expert talent acquisition. Our specialties include sales, marketing, finance/accounting and operations hiring. With a commitment to excellence and a deep understanding of market trends, Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search helps organizations build high-performing teams and navigate complex workforce challenges. Naviga Recruiting & Executive Search specializes in U.S. Hiring for Global Businesses.

Meet Your Recruiter

Brittany Struble
National Talent Acquisition Recruiter

Brittany Struble brings more than eight years of recruiting and executive search experience to Naviga, partnering with clients nationwide to deliver thoughtful, well-matched talent solutions across a wide range of industries. Her background spans Sales, Education, Financial Services, Legal, Construction, IT and Education with a functional focus on Leadership, C-Suite, Finance/CFO, and Administrative roles.

Brittany began her recruiting career in Special Education staffing on a national scale, where precision, empathy, and compliance were essential. She later joined AppleOne, a professional services staffing agency, where she supported clients throughout Florida, Georgia, New York, Hawaii, and beyond. This broad foundation allows her to approach every search with a well-rounded perspective and a deep understanding of both regional and national hiring dynamics.

At the core of Brittany’s approach is authenticity and transparency. She believes successful placements start with truly understanding a client’s business objectives and a candidate’s motivations, then aligning both sides with intention and care. By tailoring each search to the specific needs of the organization, Brittany focuses on creating placements that drive long-term success—not just short-term hires.

Throughout her career, Brittany has led several complex and rewarding searches, including a Controller role for a prestigious hospital group requiring specialized finance and healthcare expertise, and a Director of Operations search within the legal sector that demanded experience in legal operations and trust-related regulations. These engagements reinforced her belief that market knowledge, precision, and proactive communication are critical in today’s competitive hiring landscape.

Brittany sees one of the biggest challenges companies face in attracting top executive talent as understanding the market and the evolving priorities of today’s workforce. She helps clients overcome this by staying closely connected to candidates, monitoring market data, and continuously assessing how shifts in generational values and expectations influence hiring decisions.

What Brittany enjoys most about her role is the opportunity to create lasting, meaningful matches—helping organizations advance their initiatives while giving individuals the opportunity to grow, thrive, and feel fulfilled in their careers. She is a strong believer in continuous learning and accountability, approaching every search with curiosity and a commitment to excellence.

In addition to her recruiting work, Brittany has delivered presentations on generational dynamics in the workforce, helping organizations better understand how to position themselves to attract and retain talent across all age groups. She is also an active member of the Suncoast ALA and the Pasco Chamber of Commerce.

Outside of work, Brittany enjoys reading and writing, pursuits that reflect her thoughtful, reflective nature. She is deeply guided by the belief that every interaction leaves an echo, and she approaches her work and life with the intention of making a positive, lasting impact. Brittany has volunteered with soup kitchens across the five boroughs of New York, supported Feeding Tampa Bay, and contributed to various nonprofit organizations.

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