Communications Manager jobs in Grand Rapids, MI

Communications Manager manages an organization's internal and external communications strategies and programs. Creates, implements and oversees communications programs that effectively describe and promote the organization and its products. Being a Communications Manager may aid in the preparation of presentations and/or speeches geared toward employees and consumers. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Communications Manager typically reports to a director. The Communications Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Communications Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Account Manager
  • ddm marketing + communications
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • ACCOUNT MANAGER - JOB DESCRIPTION

    The account manager is responsible for generating strategic account development plans, liaising with clients at a senior level on a day-to-day basis, and promoting the expansion of business with existing and prospective clients. In addition, our account managers manage cross-functional internal teams to deliver integrated marketing solutions that exceed client expectations.

    The account manager will leverage creativity and technology to lead the development of strategic marketing solutions for our clients. This role demands a high level of confidence, teamwork, and collaboration with internal and external resources to serve both existing and potential clients. Motivated by results, this person will have significant experience in professional client relationship management and experience in leading agency teams to provide the utmost level of client service.

    Your primary function: Account Manager

    The ways you will support that function:
    • Develop client relationships and be seen as a trusted strategic advisor
    • Lead key client growth meetings to ensure strategic alignment and long-term business continuity
    • Be curious and engaged in every aspect of your clients’ business
    • Push clients and the agency, creatively and strategically
    • Develop and disseminate strategic direction across internal cross-functional teams
    • Identify and pursue new opportunities with existing and prospective clients
    • Oversee client financial management and client health metrics

    Specific duties and responsibilities to support your function:
    • Facilitate account growth by regularly meeting with clients, presenting opportunities, and aligning with annual marketing plans and budgets
    • Develop strategic account development plans and projections
    • Grow existing and prospective client relationships into multi-channel strategic relationships
    • Review and oversee project briefs and cross-department project plans, ensuring strategic alignment to the marketing brief or client goals
    • Develop strong working relationships with project managers; be proactive in connecting with them on project statuses, including escalation points as needed
    • Maintain high-level awareness of projects by reviewing meeting notes and recaps
    • Balance clients’ interests within ddm and ddm’s interest within client relationships
    • Oversee quality of work, results, and client satisfaction
    • Own and facilitate scope change conversations with clients
    • Manage account billing and client health metrics; take steps to continuously improve the financial relationship
    • Represent ddm at industry functions; network and promote ddm at every opportunity
    • Help ddm foster team development by mentoring less experienced staff where appropriate

    Professional skills and qualifications needed for consideration:
    • 8 years agency experience is preferred
    • Extensive strategic account management experience, supporting healthcare, financial, or manufacturing clients with a history of delivering successful outcomes
    • Effectively apply strategic thinking to generate creative and effective solutions for clients
    • Ability to lead clients strategically through effective verbal and written communication
    • Experience with CRM software (HubSpot preferred)
    • Desire to be an integral part of a team within a goal-oriented company structure
    • Entrepreneurial mindset

    WHO IS DDM?

    Some specifics that guide expectations of all team members:

    Know our passion: Amaze our clients

    Understand our niche: Delivering extraordinary service and amazing solutions to highly complex or
    regulated industries.

    Exhibit our core values:
    • Serve our clients tenaciously.
    • Respect the team.
    • Be curious – first ask why then tackle how.
    • Run through the wall attitude.
    • Deliver excellence, not excuses.
    • Play up a level.
  • 15 Days Ago

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Communications Coordinator
  • Kent Consortium
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • JobID: 18402 Position Type: District Support/Communications Department Date Posted: 1/10/2022 Location: Kent ISD Closing Date: 01/23/2022 @ 4pm District: Kent ISD - website VACANCY NOTICE Job Title: C...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Communications Technician
  • Crete United
  • Springs, MI FULL_TIME
  • Hillard Communications is seeking a qualified Communications Technician to join our growing team! Job Type: Full time permanent position. M-F 7:00 AM -5:00PM Location: Cedar Springs and surrounding co...
  • 5 Days Ago

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Communications Coordinator
  • The BLVD Church
  • Holland, MI PART_TIME
  • Job Description: Communications Coordinator Reports to: The Lead Pastor of The BLVD Church Position Objective: To communicate the mission and vision of The BLVD Church through all digital platforms Po...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Graphic Designer
  • ddm marketing + communications
  • Grand Rapids, MI FULL_TIME
  • GRAPHIC DESIGNER - JOB DESCRIPTION We are looking for an energetic and confident designer that gets fired up about clean grids, professional layouts and finding efficient ways to update 100s of client...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Fiber Splicer
  • MasTec Communications Group
  • Comstock, MI FULL_TIME
  • OverviewAt MasTec Communications Group we build for the future. Yours and ours. As a Fiber Splicer, you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded environment, and join us in expanding technolog...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Manufacturing Engineer
  • Praxis Packaging
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Overview: If youre looking for a new company to grow your skills, then Praxis Packaging Solutions may be the place for y...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Network Engineer
  • Pridgeon & Clay Inc
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Objective: The Network Engineer works in cooperation with IT, Production, and various other business teams to gather req...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Audio Visual Systems Designer
  • LiveSpace
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Core Accountabilities Attend external meetings to perform needs analyses as requested. Capture the client’s vision so Li...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Civil Staff Engineer
  • Materials Testing Consultants
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: In this position you will be involved with providing engineering assistance on construction materials ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate Designer
  • PorterCorp
  • Holland, MI
  • Job Details Job Location Porter - Holland, MI Position Type Full Time Education Level Associate Degree Salary Range $24....
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Geotechnical Staff Engineer
  • Materials Testing Consultants
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • RESPONSIBILITIES: In this position you will be involved with providing engineering assistance on geotechnical engineerin...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Manager
  • Konica Minolta Business Solutions
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Overview Konica Minolta currently has an exciting opportunity for a Sales Manager! Responsibilities Attract, hire, train...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Office Administrator + Warehouse Hybrid position
  • Source Distribution, Inc.
  • Grand Rapids, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Packaging & Sales Administrator We are seeking a professional, motivated, friendly, and ...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Grand Rapids is the second-largest city in Michigan, and the largest city in West Michigan. It is on the Grand River about 30 miles (48 km) east of Lake Michigan. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 188,040. In 2010, the Grand Rapids metropolitan area had a population of 1,005,648, and the combined statistical area of Grand Rapids-Muskegon-Holland had a population of 1,321,557. Grand Rapids is the county seat of Kent County. A historic furniture-manufacturing center, Grand Rapids is home to five of the world's leading office furniture companies, and is nicknamed Furniture City. Its ...
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Income Estimation for Communications Manager jobs
$115,874 to $151,714
Grand Rapids, Michigan area prices
were up 1.3% from a year ago

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