As a Senior Communications Strategist, you will develop and help implement effective marketing communications strategies and plans for Simantel clients. You will be responsible for knowing the client’s industry and understanding what motivates its customers to make purchase decisions. Through collaboration with Simantel account, creative, digital and media staff, you will help identify client challenges and establish solutions.

You will also:

• Work with senior account staff and the marketing director to write proposals for current and prospective client strategy-based initiatives
• Participate in brainstorm sessions to help identify creative and strategic solutions
• Conduct one-on-one or group discussions to gain needed insight for marketing communications strategy and plan development
• Write summary and recommendation documents following one-on-one or group discussions
• Help select and coordinate outside research resources on specific initiatives
• Train/mentor Simantel team members on the process of marketing and communications from market insight, through strategy development to tactical execution
• Support new business efforts by assisting in proposals and presentation of Simantel’s strategic approach

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing, Communications or related field is required
• Minimum five years experience in a marketing or communications field
• Experience in a research department, research firm, or marketing/advertising agency is a plus
• Experience in designing, planning and implementing communications

Simantel offers an attractive compensation package which includes competitive salary, 401(k) plan, PTO program, holiday pay, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Interested parties, please submit your resume to:

hr@simantel.com

Attn: Kelly Fenoglia
Simantel
321 SW Water Street
Peoria, IL 61602