Manager Marketing Communication

Ashland Inc.
Manager Marketing Communication
Dublin, OH
Job Number 9342672
Salary - commensurate with experience

Ashland Inc. (NYSE:ASH), a FORTUNE 500, diversified chemical company provides
innovative products, services and solutions to customers around the globe.
Ashland has sales and operations in the United States and in more than 100
countries worldwide. Our operations include four wholly owned divisions: Ashland
Performance Materials, Ashland Distribution, Valvoline and Ashland Water
Technologies. We've come a long way since we started in 1924 as a regional
petroleum refiner. We're a growing, dynamic company with a vision that gives us
a strong sense of who we are and an unyielding commitment to how we practice
business.
*FORTUNE 500 is a registered trademark of Time Inc.

We are looking to add a Manager Marketing Communication position within our
Corporate Communications group.

This is a key leadership position responsible for strategic plans and tactical
implementation of marketing communications in support of Ashland's objectives.
This position directs employees and agencies who develop and implement marketing
communication strategies to shape the perceptions of employees and customers.
This position is responsible for overall tone, quality, creativity, timeliness
and effectiveness of all the traditional forms of promotion including
advertising, sales promotion, literature and direct marketing. Works closely
with the media relations team to develop and integrate publicity strategies.
Counsels senior management on communication strategies that represent the best
interests of the company and its brands. Incumbent works under the general
direction of the Director of Communications and Corporate Affairs, but has broad
discretion in functional decision-making and the exercise of independent
judgment.
REQUIREMENTS
Successful candidates will have:
* Bachelor Degree, preferred in Communications, public relations, marketing or
related fields
*Requires tactical experience of at least 10 years; management experience of at
least 5 years, at either a large publicly traded company or large PR agency that
services Fortune 500 companies.
*Previous work with senior management is mandatory
*B2B and B2C Marketing experience desired
*Previous experience managing people required
*Excellent written and oral communication skills
*Must be authorized to work in the US