Senior Director, Brand Marketing

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1. Directs departmental staff by interviewing, hiring, training, performance evaluation, discipline, firing and other related duties.

2. Develops brand strategy and directs global brand design/content efforts.

3. Manages creative strategy with a cross-functional team of graphic designers, copywriters, photographers/videographers, and project managers in the strategic development of messages and deliverables

4. Partners with the platform team in the development and management of product brand/visual identity and core claims/messaging. Leads execution of assets for new product launches.

5. Develops the company's tradeshow and education visual identity.

6. Manages the development and production of corporate collateral materials.

7. Creates advertising campaigns.

8. Develops market research programs and opportunities.

9. Maintains awareness and knowledge of industry trends and direction.

10. Maintains market and product knowledge and sales information within all product portfolios.

11. Develops and manages the department's budget.

12. Supports public relations programs and opportunities working in partnership with the VP of Corporate Communications.

13. Assist peers to build Brand, Communications and marketing capabilities within the organisation and across geographies.

14. Performs other duties and tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

* Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. - local practice may apply.
* Writing
* Sitting
* Standing
* Bending
* Vision
* Color perception
* Depth perception
* Reading
* Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

* Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing or related field.
* Work related experience equivalent to nine years, with five of those years in a marketing managerial role.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Ability to manage projects efficiently and effectively and to meet deadlines in a timely manner.
* Strong interpersonal and written/verbal communication skills.
* Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs
* Excellent presentation skills and the ability to prepare professional written and oral presentations and market analysis.
* Excellent market research skills and the ability to report research findings with high degree of validity and reliability.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

* Master's degree strongly preferred.

COMPETENCIES

* Supervisory process
* Communications, digital marketing, creative services expertise
* Marketing strategy development/direction
* Product launches/introduction
* Advertising campaign creation
* Public relation programs and opportunities development
* Budgetary process
* Market research programs and opportunities development

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category II:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs. Risk category II states employment and procedures that may require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.