Director, Strategic Marketing and Commercial Enablement Job Listing at Flex in Farmington Hills, MI (Job ID WD195606)

Description

Job Posting Start Date 02-14-2025 Job Posting End Date 04-14-2025Flex is the diversified manufacturing partner of choice that helps market-leading brands design, build and deliver innovative products that improve the world.We believe in the power of diversity and inclusion and cultivate a workplace culture of belonging that views uniqueness as a competitive edge and builds a community that enables our people to push the limits of innovation to make great products that create value and improve people's lives.A career at Flex offers the opportunity to make a difference and invest in your growth in a respectful, inclusive, and collaborative environment. If you are excited about a role but don't meet every bullet point, we encourage you to apply and join us to create the extraordinary. Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we're looking to add a Director, Strategic Marketing and Commercial Enablement located in Farmington Hills, MI.  

The Director, Strategic Marketing and Commercial Enablement is responsible for managing marketing and sales programs and activities to drive the organization's short and long-term strategic business objectives, and promote and protect the organization's public reputation while ensuring compliance with regulations and standards..

What a typical day looks like:

• Build and drive messaging and thought leadership for Flex's Automotive Business Unit that promote and validate our value proposition, and as needed support content development for the Flex Auto leadership team.
• Spearhead the strategic and tactical execution of integrated marketing and communications awareness campaigns and activities, including product marketing (displays, content), digital marketing (includes social & website), public relations, events, promotions, etc.
• Collaborate with product management, engineering and other subject matter experts to craft effective sales collateral, award submissions, and other compelling presentation materials.
• Work with internal corporate commercial and communications teams to highlight Flex Auto programs and external successes (e.g. speaking, awards, media interviews).
• Direct the development and execution of an integrated marketing communications strategy that drives customer engagement, while gathering and reporting meaningful data analytics for future decision making.
• Leads all aspects of BU market intelligence including forecasting/planning – supporting processes used within the sales organization (3YP/5YP). Proactively monitors and maintains high levels of quality, accuracy, and process consistency in all data reporting.
• Provide clear and concise input and insights to senior leadership on market trends such as customer/competitive landscape, industry regulatory requirements, and technology trends that impact our business plan/strategy.

The experience we're looking to add to our team:

• A Bachelor's degree in engineering, sales, marketing or related. A Master's or MBA degree is preferred.
• Requires a minimum of 10+ years of automotive experience in strategic marketing and business planning management level roles.
• Mastery in Excel, Powerpoint, Tableau and CRM systems.  Working knowledge of graphic design programs is a plus.
• Knowledge of the financial and strategic components of business planning, including the building of an annual business plan, understanding of forecast accuracy, and ability to assess/ quantify risks and opportunities.
• Ability to think strategically, define problems, gather data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions and recommendations.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and strategic listening skills are necessary to effectively exercise tact, discretion, judgment and diplomacy when interacting and/or negotiating with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in a hands-on, results-oriented environment.

What you'll receive for the great work you provide:

• Full range of medical, dental, and vision plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Matching 401(k) Contributions
• Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• Tuition Reimbursement

Job Category Sales - Marketing - Account Mgmt

Is Sponsorship Available?

NoFlex is an Equal Opportunity Employer and employment selection decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on: age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, pregnancy status, or any other status protected by law. We're happy to provide reasonable accommodations to those with a disability for assistance in the application process. Please email accessibility@flex.com and we'll discuss your specific situation and next steps (NOTE: this email does not accept or consider resumes or applications. This is only for disability assistance. To be considered for a position at Flex, you must complete the application process first).

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