48forty Solutions is the largest pallet management services company in North America. We provide end-to-end pallet solutions, from supply to retrieval, on-site services, reverse logistics, and packaging materials. 48forty Solutions is truly Pallet Management Made Simple. Our workforce is the heart and soul of our business.
Summary
The Communications Manager is responsible for executing a strategic communications plan that keeps employees informed and engaged while also bolstering relationships with customers, industry leaders, and associations. This role demands close collaboration with various organizational leaders to ensure coherent integration of messages across multiple platforms.
The Communications Manager reports to the V.P. of Marketing and Communications, playing a crucial role in developing internal and external communication strategies to elevate awareness of 48forty’s initiatives.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Content Creation and Management: Spearhead the development and oversight of diverse content forms to ensure consistent and engaging communications. This includes:
- Employee and quarterly business newsletters.
- HubSpot corporate emails and promotional campaigns.
- Regular blog maintenance.
- Emergency communications through AlertMedia.
- Management of corporate SharePoint content.
- Collaboration on Initiatives: Work closely with department leaders to create, deploy, and socialize various initiatives, ensuring effective communication and engagement across the organization.
- Communications Calendar Management: Responsible for maintaining a comprehensive communications calendar to ensure timely and organized execution of all communication-related activities and initiatives.
- Review and Oversight: Conduct thorough reviews and offer critical feedback on key internal and external communications to ensure clarity and impact.
- Collaboration and Strategy Implementation: Align communication efforts with the company’s strategic goals, collaborating closely with the V.P. of Marketing and Communications.
- Brand Consistency: Guarantee that all communication materials accurately reflect the 48forty brand across various platforms.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Foster relationships with leaders across the organization to enhance the integration of communications.
Experience and Qualifications
- Educational Background: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Journalism, or related field is preferred.
- Exceptional Communication Skills: Superior writing, speaking, and listening skills.
- Professional Expertise: Deep understanding of optimal practices for business communications and social media.
- Crisis Management: Ability to manage and strategize during crises.
- Interdepartmental Engagement: Skilled at collaborating across various departments.
- Project Management: Proficient in managing multiple projects with excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with supply chain, logistics, and transportation preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive Pay
- Holiday Pay
- Referral Bonuses
- Long-Term Career Advancement
- Great Team Environment
- Paid Time Off
- Full-time employees eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life, AD&D and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment
- 401(k) Retirement Plan after 90 days.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
- The employee will be working at the corporate office and will be required to sit for long periods of time at a desk working on a laptop
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
48forty Solutions is an equal opportunity employer.
