Nanocyl is a leading global manufacturer of specialty and industrial carbon nanotubes headquartered in Belgium, with a division in the U.S., and in South - Korea. The Asia-Pacific market is covered through a network of partners in South Korea, Japan, India, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan and China. Nanocyl’s products fully meet the requirements of clients active in producing synthetic materials and manufacturing equipment for the automotive and electronic industries. As a worldwide leader in the production of carbon nanotubes, Nanocyl is focused on providing complete and value-added solutions to its customers.
For the headquarter based in Sambreville, Belgium, Nanocyl has a vacancy for a
Marketing Communications Specialist.
Reports to : Global Sales/Marketing Communications Manager
Status : Full time staff
Position Responsibilities
Manage the firm's marketing and client communications programs including public relations, media relations, copywriting, graphic design, collateral materials, newsletter, web site content and firm identity program.
Manage the firm's external communication efforts including:
· Develop relations with media and serve as firm media contact.
· Develop and maintain firm "interview bank" of attorneys able to speak to media on practice area activities and general legal issues.
· Concept, write, prepare and place firm press releases.
· Concept, write, prepare and place firm print advertisements.
· Write and prepare news releases and firm announcements (in English, French, …)
· Develop all information content of Web site including regular updates of firm pages and addition of links to/from site.
· Assist with writing and placement of articles in newspapers, business and trade publications and on Web pages.
· Assist with preparation of forums, trades and fairs material and paper support.
· Write and produce seminar flyers, event invitations and support advertisements.
Manage the firm's corporate communication efforts including:
· Corporate communication (10 – 20 % of time)
· Support the executive committee to develop the corporate image and communication plans
Manage the firm's internal communication efforts including:
· Maintain listings, revisions and inventory of all firm collateral materials including practice area profiles, firm profiles, and firm brochure.
· Develop and maintain internal communications program using email, newsletter (News & Notes)
· Write and direct the production of special communications projects, eg., Annual Client Letter, Firm History, display, audio and video programs.
· Edit and produce speaker support presentation materials (print and Power Point) for seminars and speeches.
· Arrange for photography of firm events and manage general pictures database.
· Maintain the firm clipping and historical files.
Participate in the management of the firm's marketing program including:
· Work with Global Commercial Management on development of comprehensive communications/marketing plan for firm and practice areas.
· Coordinate the firm's printing and vendor relationships as they relate to marketing/communications.
· Supervise the firm's graphic design needs including coordination with external designers and agencies.
· Work with the Regional Commercial Representatives to create and produce marketing materials to support practice in branch offices abroad
Employment Standards
- Degree in communications, marketing or general business
- Minimum of 5 years relevant marketing communication experience in B2B with excellent track record
- Strong communications and influencing skills are essential
- Excellent problem solving skills and ability to demonstrate the added-value to the organization
- Prioritizing; working on multiple activities
- Experience in/basic knowledge of graphic design
- Copywriting skills
- Excellent English/French written and oral communications skills
- Adaptable
- Conceptual strength
- Good, energetic, flexible and enthusiastic team player
- Must be self-motivated and independent, able to work with a minimum of supervision and to work well with the complete organization.
- Polished presentation and interpersonal skills required for representing the firm in diverse environments.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Windows and Office suite of applications.
At Nanocyl, we provide a supportive working environment, and a range of development challenges and opportunities. We also offer competitive salary package to attract and to retain the very best.
Thank you for taking the time and effort to apply for this role by sending a cover letter and curriculum vitae (resume) to antonella.rizzo@nanocyl.com with the subject “Communications Specialist Position”.
