The Dürr Group is one of the world's leading mechanical and plant engineering firms with extensive expertise in automation and digitalization/Industry 4.0. Its products, systems and services enable highly efficient and resource-saving manufacturing processes in different industries. The Dürr Group supplies sectors like the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, medical technology and woodworking industries. It generated sales of € 3.54 billion in 2021. The company has around 18,400 employees and 120 business locations in 33 countries. The Dürr Group operates in the market with the brands Dürr, Schenck and HOMAG and with five divisions:

· Paint and Final Assembly Systems: paint shops as well as final assembly, testing and filling technology for the automotive industry, assembly and test systems for medical devices

· Application Technology: robot technologies for the automated application of paint, sealants and adhesives

· Clean Technology Systems: air pollution control, noise abatement systems and coating systems for battery electrodes

· Measuring and Process Systems: balancing equipment and diagnostic technology

· Woodworking Machinery and Systems: machinery and equipment for the woodworking industry

We are a growing organization, and we are seeking a Marketing Specialist to join our Shared Services division. Together, with the momentum of our business vision, we can achieve international success and added innovation in all of the themes which Dürr influences at a global level.

Location: De Pere, WI

Position Summary: The Marketing Specialist mainly focuses on tradeshow organization and is the main point of contact for marketing related topics in the De Pere location. He/she also develops content for internal and external target groups and supports department specific projects, initiatives and activities as assigned for all divisions within Dürr Systems, Inc.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Tradeshow Organization
Organization and execution of tradeshows and events relative to Dürr Systems, Inc.

• Prepare a checklist for each show/event and execute accordingly
• Communicate and coordinate with sales/management on their expectations and needs
• Book show with show organizer accordingly or find agency for in-house events if applicable
• Work with booth builder/agencies/vendors if applicable
• Gather all relevant marketing materials
• Organize catering and AV companies if applicable
• Develop and order banners in cooperation with sales/marketing team if applicable
• Order respective items relevant with show services
• Organize outbound and inbound shipping
• Create marketing list and campaign in Salesforce/CRM system and share with sales
• Develop content for social media, website and invitations and send/publish
• Collect and caption photos
• Follow Corporate Design standards of Dürr Group
• Keep track of and ensure budget is in line
• Ensure sales follows up after tradeshows for us to measure ROI
• Ability to execute events also virtually
• Other relevant tasks related to events

Content Development
Internal and external newsletters, social media posts, invitations, copy for website, brochures, datasheets, case studies, trade magazine articles, press releases, etc. relative to Dürr Systems, Inc.

• Develop and/or update existing marketing material (brochures, flyers, datasheets, case studies, banners etc.) and organize distribution and reprint when required
• Develop content on relevant topics for respective media and target groups
• If content is submitted: proof text for grammar, spelling and content
• Collect and caption photos accordingly
• Review and submit the final documents to supervisor for approval
• If applicable, submit for translation
• Share final copy with the appropriate internal/external customer for approval where applicable
• Publish through relevant channels accordingly (mostly via headquarters in Germany)

Overall Marketing Support

• Marketing KeyUser/Trainer for Salesforce
• Handle promotional item inventory in De Pere in cooperation with Southfield office
• Know and ensure adherence of Corporate Design Guideline guidelines in De Pere
• Support sales team with PowerPoint presentations
• Manage media lists
• Provide marketing support to Sales and other departments as needed and within your scope
• Support in local event management if needed
• Review translations of marketing materials from German headquarters
• Misc administrative local coordination and support with building updates / signage / posters etc.

Nonessential Functions:

• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications
• Five or more years of position related experience
• Exposure to / familiarity with Dürr products and markets preferred, esp. environmental technologies
• Exceptional organizational skills and tradeshow experience
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Exceptional writing and ideally also technical writing skills
• Very good time management skills with the ability to determine priorities
• Strong communication skills to effectively communicate with co-workers and outside agencies
• Experience in working with magazines, editors, agencies, printers, graphic designers, etc.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality as required
• Able to work very well both independently and in a team environment
• Show flexibility as required by projects and departmental changes
• Adaptable to change in a learning environment
• Willing to travel to Southfield, MI, if required 2-3 times a year
• Able to multi-task, learn fast and independently problem solve
• Ability to be assertive, confident, professional, and friendly

Physical Demands: While performing duties of job, incumbent is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and use hands and arms. Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision and distance vision.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital or veteran status, the presence of a medical condition or disability, height, weight, or any other protected status. We maintain a drug-free work place and perform pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

Note to all Staffing Agencies: Dürr has a team of dedicated Human Resources professionals who are responsible for all hiring needs. Our practice is to partner and work with our approved vendors on an as needed basis. We do not accept resumes from agencies that are not on our preferred vendor list and have not signed our Recruiting and Permanent Placement Contract. Any resumes submitted from unapproved vendors will be considered unsolicited, and Dürr will not be obligated to pay a referral fee.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Marketing: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location

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