Marketing and Communications Manager (Contract)

Blue Spark Energy • Houston, TX

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About The Position

This is a temporary, full-time maternity leave coverage position for approximately 12–18 months. Reporting to the Chief Technology Officer, the Marketing and Communications Manager implements Blue Spark Energy’s marketing and communications strategy. The role works with the Leadership team to support marketing and communications globally, focusing on key markets and programs with global partners. Its central focus is developing and executing global marketing programs to support revenue, profitability, brand awareness, and market share objectives.

The manager leads international marketing strategies and campaigns for the BlueSpark® brand, owns internal and external communications and the international marketing plan, and coordinates with company stakeholders and partners. The position also supports content and website direction, manages communications channels and media requests, tracks campaign effectiveness, and develops processes, templates, collateral, and promotional materials. The posting additionally includes statements about modern digital and B2B marketing, market and customer insight, and AI and data governance, but these are phrased as proposed additions rather than established responsibilities or requirements.

Requirements

• Intermediate (5+) to senior-level experience in marketing, communications, or business development, preferably in technology, consulting, or professional services.
• A degree or diploma in communications, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• In-depth understanding of value-added marketing and demonstrated knowledge of services marketing versus product marketing.
• Experience managing and implementing successful marketing initiatives and external campaigns for a diverse client base across multiple geographies.
• Ability to collaborate with stakeholders across the company, influence at all organizational levels, and support consensus, direction, results, and growth.
• Initiative and drive to work autonomously and deliver with minimal supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong sales, presentation, and interpersonal skills, along with excellent writing abilities and examples of engaging material reflecting current marketplace trends and activities.
• A proven track record of fostering open communication, constructive conflict, and organizational responsiveness.
• Values aligned with problem solving, teamwork, accountability, and fun.
• Behavioral competencies: problem solving, adaptability, creativity, collaboration, communication, and planning and analysis.

Nice To Haves

• Start-up experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute international marketing strategies and campaigns for the BlueSpark® brand and its partners, collaborating with executives and company stakeholders.
• Work with the Chief Commercial Officer to drive engagement and share best practices, strategies, and tools that enhance the marketing and sales offering.
• Own the creation, development, and delivery of internal and external communications, as well as the international marketing plan, goals, objectives, and budgets.
• Lead execution of approved marketing campaigns and track and report on their effectiveness.
• Ensure consistency in communications strategy and brand voice across internal communications, SharePoint sites, social media, newsletters, media inquiries, press releases, and public announcements.
• Provide direction and support for content development on the company website and keep it current and relevant to the company’s strategic direction.
• Create and implement processes and procedures to streamline marketing and business development requests, and track events, sponsorship spending, and proposal-related activities.
• Develop and maintain templates, collateral, and promotional materials, and coordinate with external vendors as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree