Manager - Marketing; Data Center

• Locations 2301 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview, IL, 60026, US (Hybrid)
• Job Schedule Full time

Manager – Marketing (Worldwide Accounts, Data Center Solutions)

As the Manager – Marketing
, you will be responsible for developing, implementing, executing, and measuring strategic marketing plans that drive awareness, engagement, and growth for Wesco Data Center Solutions
, a global selling organization within Worldwide Accounts Marketing
. This role requires a strong understanding of people, markets, and how to translate complex solutions into compelling stories that resonate across global audiences.

You will lead messaging, content, and campaign strategy globally ensuring alignment across Wesco’s three distinct business units
, while honoring the unique value propositions of WDCS. This is a highly visible, proactive role for a strategic marketing architect who can balance day‑to‑day execution with long‑term vision, thrive in a fast‑moving environment, and inspire a team of motivated professionals.

• Coordinate marketing activities for assigned strategic business units or areas, spanning customer engagement, sales enablement, market awareness, lead generation and market intelligence.
• Implement marketing plans and manage associated marketing activities.
• Develop marketing campaigns in collaboration with other marketing and business leaders, including evaluation of marketing plans and development of strategies to respond to changing market and competitive conditions.
• Understand and interpret customer and sales data to identify opportunities in market and drive sales growth.
• Recommend methods for developing existing or related markets and expanding into new ones.
• Keep informed of new marketing approaches and products, services, and solutions offered by competitors.
• Utilize Wesco’s project management system to ensure timely execution of projects and role clarity of creative department.
• Ensure scheduled programs are completed on time and on budget and communicate results, best practices, and successes.
• Contribute to driving profitable growth of targeted businesses by consistently ensuring that marketing programs remain aligned with corporate, business unit and strategic supplier partner priorities.

• Bachelor’s Degree – Marketing or Business Administration required;
  Master’s Degree - Marketing Communications, Advertising, or Marketing preferred
• 7+ years experience in product or field marketing
• 3+ years experience in strategic business planning
• 5+ years experience in product or field marketing preferred
• Experience in Industrial/B2B marketing preferred; distribution experience a plus preferred
• Industry knowledge, including suppliers, customers, and competitors preferred
• Experience in hiring, training, developing, managing and appraising personnel preferred
• Marketing strategy and implementation
• Strong creativity and entrepreneurial drive
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong research and analytics skills
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to influence others, meet deadlines, and deliver results
• Ability to travel 0‑25% of the time

• Compensation Details $103,331 - $139,497 Annually
• This amount is what we reasonably believe we will pay for the position; however, offer amounts may vary based on factors such as geographic location, relevant education, experience, qualifications, skills, shift, or any collective bargaining agreements. For eligible positions, compensation may include participation in a bonus or sales incentive plan, subject to the terms and conditions of the applicable plan documents.
  
  For certain sales roles, Wesco also offers a commission structure that provides additional compensation based on sales results, as defined by the applicable commission plan.
• In addition, Wesco offers an benefits program for eligible employees, which may include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and retirement savings plans. Additional details about benefits are available here.

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