Job Opportunity: Marcom Manager

November 6, 2023

The DALI Alliance is seeking an experienced marketing communications (marcom) manager. This role is for an independent contractor working remotely.

Interested applicants should apply directly to the DALI Alliance General Manager, Paul Drosihn.

Please note: Lighting industry experience is essential for this position

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Report to and participate in Board meetings (bi-weekly online and quarterly in-person).
Marketing communications: Plan, Monitor, Measure, Communicate
Drive day-to-day Program promotional activities with the aim to increase the quality of the Program’s Marketing Communication, Including press releases, social media, communication with members etc.
Manage agencies and 3rd parties: Work with partners including agencies, media, industry bodies, members.
Manage website (with 3rd parties).
Prepare for and chair weekly Marcom team calls and bi-weekly NA marcom calls, and coordinate with marketing sub-group in China.
Book/plan/organise tradeshows in Europe and North America
- Event organisation (trade fairs, speaking events, seminars, etc), preparation and coordination
- Attend some events in person
Coordinate annual DALI Awards (with media/industry organisation partners):
- Planning timelines, organizing launch, entries, preparing entries for judging, coordinating judging and enabling delivery of results (currently online).
Collect content for and produce the DALI Alliance newsletter. Send news updates to members.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external agencies to develop a strategic plan to ensure consistent brand messaging and communication.
Oversee the development of goals, strategies, and implementation plans to execute comprehensive marketing campaigns.
Hold quarterly strategy sessions with the Promotional Marketing Team on messaging and marketing plans.
Solicit feedback from regional teams for better marketing penetration in the regions.
Messaging to attract new members to the DALI Alliance by illustrating benefits that will increase their ability to achieve success in the world of lighting.

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

Recognized qualification in marketing communications or strong relevant experience.
Demonstrable experience in a similar role.
Excellent English language communication skills, verbal and written. (other languages welcome but not essential).
IT literate, (competent in the use of MS Office, Adobe, etc).

ESSENTIAL SKILLS

Marketing knowledge and experience in the lighting industry or close equivalent (e.g. electronics/electrical).
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders.
Flexible and adaptable with strong time-management skills.

PREFERRED SKILLS

Experience of trade-show set-up and coordination is highly desirable.
Enthusiastic about travel – events are global, with a particular focus on Europe and North America.
Digital marketing knowledge is desirable.
Media (editorial/content creation) experience preferred.
Soft skill: conflict resolution, ability to manage different opinions and converge to a proposal.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

This is a remote, independent contractor role, there is no office location.
Almost all regular meetings are online -you need to be comfortable (and disciplined) to work alone/remotely much of the time.
Location flexible, however: Team/partner meetings (online) are mostly in a European 9-5 Timeframe, therefore location, whilst flexible, will need to accommodate this on a daily basis.
Face to face Board meetings happen quarterly (duration 2 days each), usually in an accessible European location, attendance/participation will be required.
Although we are a truly global organisation all meetings and operations are conducted in English, therefore language skills are not essential beyond excellent fluent English.
This role would suit an experienced senior marketing/marcom focused freelancer with lighting industry experience.