Marketing Manager

Sunstates Security; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Sunstates Security is seeking an experienced, proactive Marketing Manager to lead day-to-day marketing operations, supervise the Marketing Specialist, and drive brand consistency nationwide. This role reports directly to the Marketing Director and serves as a vital cross‑functional partner to leadership, BDMs, and regional teams.

The position oversees internal and external communications, multi‑channel content creation, event marketing, and recruitment marketing assets, with a salary range of

Qualifications

• 4-7 years of marketing or brand management experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or related field.
• Strong copyediting and long-form writing with brand voice.
• Proficiency with Adobe Creative Cloud for layout and design.
• Experience managing digital platforms and intranets.
• Project management skills across multiple departments in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Content Creation, PR & Award Submissions: write articles, nominations, and promotional messaging.
• Brand Reputation & Digital Presence: SEO/SEM collaboration, manage brand assets and employer branding.
• Internal Communications: manage newsletter, emails, SharePoint, and bios.
• Event Coordination & Community Outreach: plan campaigns for national trade shows and regional events.
• Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration: supervise Marketing Specialist and coordinate with leadership across offices.

Skills

Marketing

Corporate communications

Brand management

Copyediting

Writing

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Communications/PR

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

InDesign

Photoshop

Illustrator

Canva

Job description

Become part of one of the largest and fastest-growing privately held security companies in the U.S! Since 1998, Sunstates Security has built a national reputation for delivering exceptional services while fostering high-quality work environments for our team. We are dedicated to hiring, developing, and retaining a professional workforce that reflects our commitment to excellence.

We believe in strategic reinvestment in our people by offering a benefits package that exceeds industry standards, pathways for career advancement, extensive internal training, and employee recognition programs. Our team members are provided with the tools, knowledge, and hands‑on management support necessary for long-term success.

Our commitment to a superior workplace culture is reflected in our most recent national accolades. Sunstates Security is proud to be recognized as a 2026 Forbes Dream Employer, an honor based on independent employee feedback and workplace excellence. Additionally, we have been named a 2026 Training MVP by Training Magazine, marking the third consecutive year we have accepted this prestigious recognition. We also continue to be celebrated for our steady growth and stability on the Inc. 5000 list of America's fastest-growing private companies.

At the heart of everything we do are our core values of honor, integrity, and trust. If you are searching for a rewarding career with a proactive security partner that protects some of the country’s leading organizations, we invite you to explore the possibilities at Sunstates Security. Join a successful, growing team where your talent is appreciated and have opportunities to advance your professional career.

Job Description:

Sunstates Security is seeking an experienced, proactive Marketing Manager to lead day-to-day marketing operations, supervise the Marketing Specialist, and drive brand consistency nationwide. Reporting directly to the Marketing Director, this role serves as a vital cross‑functional partner to corporate leadership, Business Development Managers (BDMs), and regional operations teams across the country. The Marketing Manager will oversee internal and external communications, national brand reputation, multi‑channel content creation, and event marketing, ensuring seamless marketing support across all business units.

This position offers a salary range of $85,000 - $90,000 (DOE) along with an annual performance-based bonus, full medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage, 401(k), tuition assistance, and more.

Key Responsibilities

Content Creation, PR & Award Submissions

• Research and write compelling articles/blog posts highlighting industry trends, service capabilities, regional milestones, and corporate achievements.


• Prepare comprehensive nominations and narrative write‑ups for industry rankings, business accolades, and leadership awards.


• Develop promotional messaging covering corporate announcements, CSR highlights, and service expansions.

Brand Reputation & Digital Presence

• Collaborate on SEO and SEM initiatives as needed, ensuring digital assets, landing pages, and campaign copy are optimized to capture targeted enterprise leads.


• Manage and monitor brand reputation across digital directories, including 40+ Google Business Profiles, Bing, Indeed & Glassdoor Company Hub, and more.


• Partner with the Talent Acquisition team to develop compelling recruitment marketing assets, social hiring campaigns, careers page updates, and job board branding.


• Enforce corporate visual identity standards, logo usage protocols, email signature templates, and collateral.


• Assist with marketing integration, brand transition assets, and external messaging during strategic mergers and acquisitions.

Internal Communications

• Oversee the end-to-end editorial calendar, layout, design, and content curation for The Lancer, our 12-page bi-monthly company newsletter.


• Design, format, and distribute high-impact internal email communications company-wide.


• Manage and regularly update corporate SharePoint portals, resource hubs, and internal document libraries.


• Maintain company-wide employee bios, leadership profiles, and professional headshots.


• Plan, write, and deploy targeted B2B email marketing campaigns to support client retention and business development initiatives.


• Design and update professional marketing collateral.


• Support vetted partner marketing programs and ensure adherence to co‑branded logo and messaging guidelines.

Event Coordination & Community Outreach

• Support the Marketing Director with planning, promotional campaigns, pre-conference attendee outreach, and collateral for major national industry trade shows and internal conferences.


• Coordinate logistics, branded merchandise, and booth displays for regional branch events, career fairs, and networking functions.


• Organize and promote corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, including community volunteer events, charity walks, and donation drives.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and direct the day-to-day workflow and project priorities of the Marketing Specialist.


• Collaborate closely with BDMs and regional leadership to address marketing needs, hiring pushes, client initiatives, and community events across nationwide offices.


• Act as a central marketing liaison for corporate departments (HR, Talent Acquisition, Training, Operations, Executive Leadership) to coordinate company-wide messaging and campaigns.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 4-7 years of marketing, corporate communications, or brand management experience (B2B or services industry preferred).


• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Public Relations, or a related field.


• Communication & Writing: Exceptional copyediting, proofreading, and long‑form writing skills with strict attention to brand voice.


• Design & Layout Skills: High proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator) or Canva for digital and print layout creation.


• Digital Platforms: Hands‑on experience managing intranets, email marketing platforms (HTML/template builders), social platforms (mostly LinkedIn and Facebook), and CRM systems.


• Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent deadlines across departments in a fast‑paced environment.

Additional Information

The responsibilities and qualifications outlined above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the Payroll Manager and are not intended to be an exhaustive list. Responsibilities may be modified or expanded based on organizational and business needs.

Sunstates Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws