Marketing Manager

Behind every life-saving solution is a team that cares.

About Bender

For over 80 years, Bender has been a market leader in providing electrical safety equipment to industries worldwide. Our wide portfolio of cutting-edge products ensures that people, equipment, and facilities worldwide are protected with the latest in electrical safety technology. Our worldwide network of over 70 offices, representatives, and partners offers comprehensive product, application, and technical support.

Bender's core competence is electrical safety. With expertise in virtually every industry, Bender provides both the products and knowledge to meet the demands for customer-specific solutions. Always on the cutting edge, our portfolio of electrical safety solutions focuses on a wide range of industries, from mainstay industries such as hospitals, mining, and manufacturing to newly developed industries such as solar, wind, and electric vehicles.

Our ongoing research and development in virtually all industries ensures that no matter the application, you can count on Bender to be your partner in electrical safety.

Benefits

At Bender Inc., we take care of our people. We know that great benefits make a difference, so we cover 100% of Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance premiums for eligible employees and their families. We also offer:

• Medical Coverage:
  Choose between a fully covered HDHP with H.S.A or a Buy-Up Plan, both paired with an HRA.
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Account (FSA)
• Life Insurance (with optional upgrades)
• 401(k) Plan with 3% Safe Harbor Contribution
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous PTO, Vacation and 12 paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity/Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules

Main Duties and Responsibilities: The Marketing Manager will lead our marketing department and drive initiatives that support business growth, brand awareness, and client engagement. This role oversees the marketing team, manages external relationships, and contributes to the development and execution of marketing strategies.

• Lead and manage all employees within the marketing department, including hiring, performance management, and professional development.
• Demonstrate a commitment to self-development and team development, building long-term capability and competency across the department.
• Oversee and grow the marketing function by identifying revenue opportunities within our existing client base and securing new accounts.
• Collaborate with the global marketing team to ensure alignment on strategy, branding, and messaging.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with external clients and partners, effectively communicating company strategies and initiatives.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to uncover insights and develop marketing and branding strategies for new and existing products.
• Apply key marketing metrics and tracking tools to provide market research, forecasts, competitive analyses, and campaign results.
• Translate data into actionable strategies and develop clear marketing action plans with defined goals, timelines, and responsibilities.
• Plan, budget, and implement marketing strategies across the Americas region and all business units, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Support VP of Sales in development and managing the annual marketing budget, ensuring proper resource allocation for short- and long-term initiatives.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Content Development:

• Partner with internal departments and personnel to create and distribute a wide range of marketing and sales support materials, including press releases, promotional content, webinars, brochures, and Salesforce communication.
• Ensure all external-facing content is current and aligned with evolving sales strategies and corporate identity.
• Hold regular meetings with account managers to review pipeline performance, address challenges, and provide training to maintain high team standards.
• Monitor and analyze marketing performance across all business levels, including budgeting, ROI, and strategic effectiveness, to inform future planning and decision-making.

Market Research and Digital Strategy:

• Conduct market research and competitor research to identify new opportunities, support forecasting, and inform go-to-market strategies in collaboration with Sales and Product Management.
• Lead digital marketing efforts across social media platforms (Linked In, Facebook, Twitter), website content, and online advertising, including coordination with external agencies.
• Oversee the creation of marketing videos and electronic media to support brand engagement.
• Use analytic tools to track performance, extract insights, and adjust digital strategies to optimize lead generation and customer engagement.
• Track marketing ROI and performance across channels, making timely adjustments to improve effectiveness and support business growth.
• Leverage AI-powered marketing tools and analytics platforms to enhance decision-making, automate…