Wesco · 1 day ago
Commercial Communications Manager
Glenview, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $160K/yr
7+ years expWesco is a leading provider of business-to-business distribution and logistics services. The Commercial Communications Manager is responsible for developing and executing communication strategies that support the organization’s digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment and consistency across all communications while collaborating with various internal teams.
CommercialElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Develop and execute communications that support the company’s digital transformation initiatives
Manage a structured intake process for communication requests and maintain a centralized content repository with proper template usage, version control, and standardized naming
Draft, edit, and distribute clear, actionable messages across multiple channels (e.g., email, web, PowerPoint), ensuring timely delivery and adherence to brand standards
Prepare accurate, targeted distribution lists and coordinate with Digital Marketing for external audiences
Translate complex information into concise, audience-specific messaging for commercial sales, operations, suppliers, and customers
Collaborate with internal teams (Change Management, Commercial Excellence, Strategic Business Units, Supplier Relations, Digital Marketing) to align content, timing, and deployment phases
Monitor communication effectiveness (e.g., engagement metrics) and recommend improvements based on data and feedback
Maintain consistency and clarity in messaging for internal and external stakeholders
Identify and implement process and tool enhancements; support additional communication projects during low deployment activity
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree – Marketing or Business Administration required
7+ years experience in product or field marketing
3+ years experience in strategic business planning
Outstanding writing and editing abilities, with proven skill in translating technical information into clear messaging for commercial audiences
Marketing strategy and implementation
Strong attention to detail, with expertise in project management, stakeholder alignment, and analytics
Strong creativity and entrepreneurial drive
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong research and analytics skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Ability to influence others, meet deadlines, and deliver results
Ability to travel 0-25% of the time
Preferred
Masters' Degree - Business Administration, Marketing Communications, Advertising, or Marketing
7+ years experience in B2B communications, marketing or change management within complex, matrixed organizations
5+ years experience in product or field marketing
Experience in Industrial/B2B marketing; distribution experience a plus
Industry knowledge, including suppliers, customers, and competitors
Experience in hiring, training, developing, managing and appraising personnel
Experience leading communications for enterprise resource planning (ERP) or other enterprise platform implementations
Proficiency with Firstup (or similar internal email platforms), SharePoint and Excel is considered an asset
Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment, showing flexibility, adaptability and responsiveness to changing priorities
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Retirement savings plans
Company
Wesco
At Wesco, we believe life should run smoothly.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.53B2025-02-25Post Ipo Debt· $800M
2024-02-26Post Ipo Debt· $1.73B
1999-05-12IPO
Leadership Team
John Engel
Chairman, CEO and President
David Schulz
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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