Marketing Communications Lead: Brand Strategy & Creative

1100 Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc.; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services across channels. You will guide strategy, oversee a team of project managers and designers, and ensure messaging aligns with business objectives and brand identity.

This role requires a Bachelor's in marketing or related field, 8+ years of experience, and a proven ability to develop consistent messaging, storytelling, and cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or related field.
• 8+ years in corporate or marketing communications.
• Proven leadership of multidisciplinary teams.
• Strong writing and storytelling skills.

Responsibilities

• Corporate Communications & Brand Management: Develop and execute corporate communications strategies that strengthen brand positioning, corporate reputation, and organizational alignment.
• Creative Strategy & Execution: Provide strategic and creative direction for corporate communications, branded content, and visual storytelling.
• Team Leadership & Operational Management: Lead, coach, and develop the team, set clear expectations, and manage budgets and workflows.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with leadership and stakeholders to align messaging with business objectives and brand standards.

Skills

Brand management

Corporate communications

Editing & storytelling

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Business

Tools

CMS platforms

Job description

Applied Industrial Technologies is seeking a Marketing Communications Manager to lead corporate communications, brand messaging, and creative services across channels. You will guide strategy, oversee a team of project managers and designers, and ensure messaging aligns with business objectives and brand identity.

This role requires a Bachelor's in marketing or related field, 8+ years of experience, and a proven ability to develop consistent messaging, storytelling, and cross‑functional