Associate Marketing Manager

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James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, Timber Tech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and Stru Xure®.

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

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Hybrid from our downtown Chicago corporate office.

The Associate Brand Marketing Manager supports the Brand Marketing team in executing brand initiatives and marketing programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, is eager to learn, and is passionate about building and growing the James Hardie brand. The Associate Brand Marketing Manager assists with creative development, content planning, social media, PR/influencer activities, and experiential marketing, while leveraging insights to inform project work.

• Focus on tactical implementation and project support.
• Assist with brand initiatives and adoption of changes across the organization.
• Monitor industry trends and share insights with the team.
• Prepare briefs and help evaluate proposals for messaging, creative, PR, social media, and influencer content.
• Communicate effectively with team members and cross‑functional partners.
• Demonstrate curiosity and proactive problem‑solving, offering ideas for brand‑building opportunities.
• Ensure proper use of brand guidelines and alignment across marketing projects.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external partners, including agencies and vendors.
• Assist in creating and distributing marketing tools and communications.
• Write non‑technical copy as needed.
• Organize and share project information to support stakeholder understanding and efficient operations.
• Participate in budgeting, prioritization, and resource allocation as assigned.
• Contribute as a motivated team player, focused on delivering results for James Hardie’s growing marketing team.

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 5+ years of related marketing or brand management experience (agency or client‑side).
• Experience supporting brand strategy and marketing commercialization processes.
• Demonstrated success executing brand projects and activations with measurable outcomes.
• Experience with creative development and production across traditional and digital media.
• Experience supporting content strategies and social media plans for various audiences.
• Familiarity with brand guidelines and agency/vendor management.
• Understanding of research options and ability to support research initiatives.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams and functions.
• Project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and quality execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $68,800 to $86,000. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography, and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

• Comprehensive low‑cost co‑pay Health Insurance; medical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full‑time employee. Insurance starts on day one.
• Life insurance
• Short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars…