Are you a strategic, creative, and results-driven marketing leader ready to make a big impact? Knape & Vogt is looking for a Director of Marketing to take our brand to the next level and fuel our growth journey. You’ll drive the company’s marketing strategy, sales enablement initiatives, and overall brand presence. You’ll lead and inspire a talented marketing team while collaborating closely with sales, and executive leadership to achieve ambitious business objectives. In this role, you’ll be a champion of our brand and culture. You’ll ensure consistency across all communications and position our organization as a trusted leader in the marketplace. Enjoy excellent pay and incentives at a company where you will be recognized and rewarded!

Company Overview:

Knape & Vogt Manufacturing Company has been based in Grand Rapids for over 125 years. We are a global leader specializing in the design, manufacture and distribution of functional hardware, office and healthcare ergonomics and storage-related components for original equipment manufacturers, specialty distributors, hardware chains and major home centers.

What’s In It For You:

• Benefits including Medical/Dental/Vision plus many more starting Day 1
• Competitive Pay
• Generous Paid Time Off
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401K with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount Programs
• Bonus and Merit opportunities

What Will You Get To Do:

• Strategic planning including corporate positioning market and competitive analysis, customer segment selection and penetration plans, and related product positioning
• Define the appropriate marketing organization for the company, including evaluating staff roles, responsibilities, and priorities
• Be an internal advocate and drive an energetic, customer centric company culture
• Oversee marketing communications and sales support including branding, public relations, white papers, trade shows, seminars, CEU programs and events, collateral materials, website and intranet design and content
• Define and direct marketing programs for demand creation, lead generation and interface with sales team for lead tracking and management
• Work closely with Sales to develop and manage channel and partner strategies and programs.
• Direct and oversee customer research across all markets to define product requirements, collaborating with engineering on product development, pricing strategies, and full product lifecycle management
• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer and other executive team members to identify and develop strategic alliances and work with sales to close/grow the entire marketing budget
• Develop and track metrics and success criteria for all marketing programs
• Coach and develop others to ensure organizational success; identify talent and provide opportunities to learn and grow; recognizes great performance; provides ongoing feedback; addresses performance issues decisively and quickly

What Will You Bring:

• 10 years of marketing experience in comparable products industry, 5 years of experience leading a team
• College Degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, or related field
• Proficient skills in Microsoft Suite, Marketing Automation Tools, Google Analytics and WordPress, Digital Marketing Platforms