General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design

Georgia Ports Authority; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 104,000 - 127,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Ports Authority in Savannah’s Garden City Terminal is seeking a General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design to lead GPA’s branding, advertising, website management, and event sponsorships.

Reporting to the Chief Communications Officer, you will shape brand standards, oversee digital platforms, and coordinate trade conferences and industry events to elevate visibility and drive stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Managerial experience in branding and website management.
• Experience in advertising, sponsorships and negotiations.
• Knowledge of brand governance and asset adoption.

Responsibilities

• Lead GPA's brand strategy, governance and compliance across communications touchpoints.
• Direct digital platforms strategy including website content, SEO and ADA compliance.
• Oversee advertising, sponsorships and ROI analysis to optimize spend.
• Plan and execute trade conferences and industry events.
• Perform other duties as assigned and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Brand management

Website management

Advertising

Negotiations

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Communications

Job description

General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design

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Job Description

JOB INFORMATION:

Job Title:General Manager of Brand Strategy & Design

Department(s):5037 - Corporate Communications

Location(s): Garden City Terminal

FLSA Status:Exempt

Starting Pay:$115,622

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the direction of the Chief Communications Officer (for branding/advertising/website management/event sponsorships/conferences/community) will manage those functions at their desk.

Upholds the values of the GPA to promote Safety, Integrity, Respect, Community, Creativity and Opportunity. Promotes a safe work environment by participating in safety initiatives and reporting unsafe conditions and behaviors.

JOB DUTIES:

• BRANDING:
  • Lead the planning and execution of GPA's brand strategy, governance and compliance across all communications and stakeholders' touchpoints.
  • Establish and maintain brand standards, guidelines, training and adoption of all approved assets.
• WEBSITE DEVELOPMENT and PERFORMANCE:
  • Lead the strategic direction, governance and performance of GPA's digital platforms, including website content strategy, search engine optimization, Google Analytics reporting, digital accessibility (ADA) and stakeholder engagement initiatives to enhance user experience, increase website traffic and support company goals.
  • Direct the strategy, maintenance and continuous improvement of AI-enabled resources and customer-facing digital services, including Marine Terminal Operator schedules, Colonels Island Common Area User Area info, and other operational support tools, and ensure Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliance.
• ADVERTISING:
  • Provide strategic leadership, analyze and negotiate advertising, sponsorship, media partnership initiatives, budget oversight, performance measurement and ROI analysis.
  • Increase brand visibility across local, regional, national and industry audiences to optimize advertising spend.
• EVENT OPERATIONS:
  • Lead the planning and execution of trade conferences, sponsorships and industry events, including strategic oversight of Georgia Intl Trade Conference (audiovisual production, keynote and panel presentations, run of show operations), Savannah and Brunswick State of the Port (registrations, audiovisual production), TransPacific Maritime Conference (registrations, contract negotiations, branding, hotels).
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Managerial experience in branding, website management, advertising, graphics design, negotiations. High

Experience

• 7-9 years Industry experience in port business and operations. Required

Education

• Required Bachelor's Degree in Communications or related field

Licenses & Certifications

• TWIC - Transportation Worker Identification Credential Required Upon Hire
• Driver's License - Valid state driver's license Required Upon Hire

Note: This job description is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, job requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require the performance of different or additional tasks. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, an without direct threat to the health or safety of others.

Revised: 10/29/2026

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