Simmons College of Arts & Sciences Graduate Studies

Director Marketing Communications
Employer: Cook Associates, Inc., Boston, MA or Chicago, IL

Job Description:
Company
Cook Associates, Inc. was originally established as a search firm in 1961. Today, we have transformed into the only retained executive search and M&A advisory services firm in the nation. We strive to create value for our clients by delivering global leadership solutions through a range of multi-dimensional offerings:

•    Executive Search
•    M&A Advisory Services
•    CEOVisions®
•    River North Search

Our client base ranges from multinational corporations to early stage entrepreneurial companies, private equity and venture capital firms. Brand name clients include American Express, The Blackstone Group, Apple Inc., GTCR, Johnson & Johnson, Juniper Networks, Levi Strauss & Co., Pitney Bowes, and Sirius Satellite Radio.

Cook Associates Executive Search operates domestically through offices around the United States, and serves as the exclusive U.S. partner for InterSearch, one of the world's largest executive search firm consortiums.

With a long-standing history of industry specialization, our executive search Consultants operate within practice areas to maximize reach and knowledge share. The search team is made complete with the inclusion of accomplished Directors and degreed Researchers with access to the latest systems and tools.

Cook Associates, Inc. was one of the first to market in delivering M&A advisory services, having launched this capability in the early 1990s. Since that time, our M&A Advisory Services division has built a track record of connecting top private equity groups and strategic acquirers to ideal M&A opportunities and facilitating their successful closing.

Cook Associates M&A assists private equity groups by helping them define industry investment strategies and market opportunities, while identifying acquisition opportunities on their behalf. Additionally, we develop solutions-based transactions for private business owners and help them identify the best M&A option given their interests.

CEO-caliber executives benefit from our CEOVisions® program. Arguably the only M&A group offering such a unique CEO sponsorship program, we have a history of successfully partnering world-class executive talent with private equity funding to create market-leading companies.

At Cook Associates, Inc., we value hard work and integrity. We are obsessed with quality and demand excellence in service delivery. We believe that lasting relationships are built on performance and follow-through and so our involvement continues long after the project has been completed.

Position
The Director Marketing Communications will champion the Cook Associates brand by upholding it in all communications, print and electronic media. Working across both the Executive Search and M&A Advisory Services division, this individual will be responsible for supporting all pre-sales and business development efforts, in addition to collateral development, email marketing campaigns, developing custom presentation materials, public relations, and the management of the website.

Duties Include:
The Director Marketing Communications will be responsible for:
•    Managing the marketing on-boarding process with new consultants
•    Managing the inventory of identity pieces including business cards, envelopes, letterhead, and presentation materials
•    Developing Sales Packs for business development pitches
•    Maintaining the standard collateral set including Biographies, Logo Sheets, Practice Overviews, Case Studies, Tombstones, and Testimonials
•    Conceiving, researching, and writing original Trends articles
•    Interacting with clients to develop Testimonials
•    Managing the search and transaction closure process including the writing of search outcome letters, and development of Tombstones
•    Developing strategic email marketing schedules per consultant
•    Developing content for email campaigns and execute these in a timely fashion
•    Authoring press releases to announce successful project completions
•    Managing communication with Hunt-Scanlon, Search-Consult, and Executive Recruiter News
•    Updating the website as appropriate
•    Creating media opportunities and develop relationships with the press
•    Conducting business planning sessions for each Cook office and/or practice
•    Executing on all business planning initiatives
•    Field marketing as needed with individual consultants and/or offices
•    Public speaking coaching
•    Creating and managing agendas for corporate events and conference calls
•    Proactively contributing to advancing Cook's internal processes and practices for efficiency and results

Requirements:
Ideal Candidate Profile
The candidate will have:
•    Excellent oral and written communication skills
•    Superior attention to detail
•    Superlative customer service orientation
•    Confidence and business savvy
•    The ability to work with and manage a variety of personalities at the executive level
•    Exceptional project management, time management, and prioritization skills
•    Professional demeanor
•    Technically savvy with an understanding of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint
•    Strong work ethic and high degree of accountability
•    Instinctual ability to distill marketing relevant information from research
•    Prior experience interacting with senior executives

To Apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please forward your e-mailed resume to:

Mary E. Kier
Vice Chairman
Cook Associates, Inc.
212 West Kinzie Street
Chicago, IL  60654
312 / 755 - 5614 direct
mkier@cookassociates.com
www.cookassociates.com

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