Associate Marketing Manager

Chicago, IL, US, 60601

Hybrid

James Hardie is the industry leader in exterior home and outdoor living solutions, with a portfolio that includes fiber cement, fiber gypsum, composite and PVC decking and railing products. Our family of trusted brands includes Hardie®, TimberTech®, AZEK® Exteriors, Versatex®, fermacell®, and StruXure®.

 

With over 8,000 employees and our U.S. operating entities headquartered in Chicago, we boast 31 operating sites, 6 recycling facilities, and 6 research and development centers globally. Powered by a dynamic workforce, we’re united by our purpose of Building a Better Future for All™ through sustainable innovation, a Zero Harm culture, and a commitment to empowering our people and communities.

 

For more information, visit www.jameshardie.com.

Summary

Hybrid from our downtown Chicago corporate office

 

The Associate Brand Marketing Manager supports the Brand Marketing team in executing brand initiatives and marketing programs. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is eager to learn, and is passionate about building and growing the James Hardie brand. The Associate Brand Marketing Manager assists with creative development, content planning, social media, PR/influencer activities, and experiential marketing, while leveraging insights to inform project work.

What You’ll Do:

  • Focuses on tactical implementation and project support.
  • Assists with brand initiatives and adoption of changes across the organization.
  • Monitors industry trends and shares insights with the team.
  • Prepares briefs and helps evaluate proposals for messaging, creative, PR, social media, and influencer content.
  • Communicates effectively with team members and cross-functional partners.
  • Demonstrates curiosity and proactive problem-solving, offering ideas for brand-building opportunities.
  • Ensures proper use of brand guidelines and alignment across marketing projects.
  • Collaborates with internal teams and external partners, including agencies and vendors.
  • Assists in creating and distributing marketing tools and communications.
  • Writes non-technical copy as needed.Organizes and shares project information to support stakeholder understanding and efficient operations.
  • Participates in budgeting, prioritization, and resource allocation as assigned.
  • Contributes as a motivated team player, focused on delivering results for James Hardie’s growing marketing team.

What You’ll Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree required.
  • 5+ years of related marketing or brand management experience (agency or client-side).
  • Experience supporting brand strategy and marketing commercialization processes.
  • Demonstrated success executing brand projects and activations with measurable outcomes.
  • Experience with creative development and production across traditional and digital media.
  • Experience supporting content strategies and social media plans for various audiences.
  • Familiarity with brand guidelines and agency/vendor management.
  • Understanding of research options and ability to support research initiatives.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across teams and functions.
  • Project management and organizational skills, with attention to detail and quality execution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project).
  • Ability to travel up to 15% of the time.

What You’ll Receive:

As of the date of this posting, a good faith estimate of the current pay scale for this position is $68,800K to $86,000K. Placement in the range depends on several factors such as experience, skills, geography and internal equity and may change over time. This position qualifies for benefits and you will be eligible to participate in a bonus plan.

 

At James Hardie, we recognize that our success depends on our people. We've worked hard to build a generous and competitive benefits program that demonstrates our commitment to our employees.

  • Comprehensive low-cost co-pay Health Insurancemedical, dental, prescription, and vision insurance benefits for every 30+ hour full-time employee. Insurance starts on day one!
  • Life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • 401(k) Retirement plan that will match 100% of employees saved dollars up to the first 6% of your salary
  • 11 paid holidays per year
  • Paid vacation
  • (Paid sick leave)
  • Wellness Program, Employee Assistance Program, Parental Leave
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Community Involvement & Sustainable Solutions
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James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

 

Applications are being accepted on an ongoing basis.

 

 

 

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James Hardie Building Products Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, veteran's status, marital status, pregnancy, disability, or any other basis protected by law.

 

James Hardie will comply with any applicable state and local laws regarding employee leave benefits, including, but not limited to providing time off pursuant to the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act, in accordance with its plans and policies.

 

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing. Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.


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