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Grainger · 2 hours ago

Communications Manager

Lake Forest, IL

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$86K/yr - $144K/yr

5+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Lead execution of deliverables for both daily functional communications and change communication needs for the KeepStock business area.

Lead communications for internal business functions including and not limited to sales and external customer-facing materials.

Partner closely with Corp Comms to effectively communicate the highest priority corporate information by providing input and support on plans, messages, and materials.

Work and projects to include managing and improving operational communications channels, content development for operational and deployment communications, KeepStock business initiatives, creation and support of stakeholder engagement strategies, large meeting leader communications support, and change strategy deployment.

Manage multiple daily and project work streams concurrently, identifying and elevating integration opportunities and roadblocks to ensure impactful operational communications across teams and functions.

Develop standards and processes to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of operational communications channels, including communications calendar development, management, and measurement.

Manage communications plans, key messages, presentations, and other supporting materials for functional operational priorities and high visibility projects; report out on progress to senior leaders.

Manage deployment and change communications.

Accurately maintain and update the repository of communications materials.

Ensure KeepStock and Grainger's brand is represented positively in operational communications.

Partner and collaborate with Corporate communications to ensure alignment and connection to strategic and functional communications plans.

Qualification

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Change ManagementInternal CommunicationsCommunications PlanningStakeholder EngagementPowerPointSharePointMessaging DevelopmentDesign ToolsAdult Learning PrinciplesMatrixed Environment Experience

Required

Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations or related field

5+ years experience in change management and internal communications

A willingness to experiment with new ways to communicate with team members

Proven success working in a matrixed environment and leading large-scale, complex change initiatives

Experience consulting on change communications recommendations to both corporate and field clients.

Experience advising peers and leaders on change and operational communications.

The ability to craft messaging that can resonate with an hourly employee to leader by evoking emotion and excitement.

Proficient in change management practices and aligning communications to the user journey.

Strong PowerPoint skills and experience in using design tools to develop communications.

Familiarity with adult learning principles.

Knowledgeable and experienced in building and maintaining SharePoint sites

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans

Paid time off (PTO) and 6 company holidays per year

Automatic 6% 401(k) company contribution each pay period

Employee discounts, parental leave, 3:1 match on donations and tuition reimbursement

A comprehensive set of emotional, financial, physical and social wellbeing programs

Company

Grainger

Glassdoor

4.1

As a leading business-to-business organization, more than 3.2 million customers rely on Grainger for products in categories such as safety, material handling, and metalworking, along with services like inventory management and technical support.

Founded in 1927

Savannah, Georgia, USA

10,001+ employees

https://www.grainger.com

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