Senior Marketing Communications Manager
CurrentSmiths Detection is a leading manufacturer of X-ray inspection systems, trace detection equipment, and hazardous materials detection and identification devices used by emergency responders, law enforcement, the military, security forces, and government agencies around the world. Products include handheld and desktop analyzers for field use and checkpoint screening systems for on-site and mobile applications.• Responsible for USA, Canada, and LAC marketing operations• Manage Urban Security (Emergency Response and Critical Infrastructure), Defense, and Aftermarket marketing programs and campaigns • Develop and control annual marketing budget• Lead product launches, positioning new products in the marketplace• Utilize marketing automation tools including HubSpot to manage digital marketing campaigns• Create new marketing collateral consisting of brochures, promotional videos, webpages, etc.• Manage public relations and press initiatives to gain industry / market exposure • Direct Search Engine Marketing (SEM) campaigns by use of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising and Google Analytics• Write press releases and liaise with external PR agency to maximize exposure• Work directly with editors of online and print publications to secure editorial content• Write copy for brochures, white papers, case studies, website, and e-mail marketing• Contribute to social media customer engagement initiatives – Twitter, LinkedIn• Oversee trade shows management, maximizing ROI through promotions and event marketing