As part of the newly formed Brand & Campaign Community of Expertise (COE), the Downstream Marketing Communications Manager will lead integrated marketing communications strategy and execution across the Downstream and Global Chemicals business. They will partner closely with the Global VP Marketing for Downstream and Global Chemicals to ensure brand campaigns and business-specific activations drive tangible business results while also integrating with global best practices. This role is based in Houston, Texas.
What You Will Do:
Campaigns, Programs & Lead Generation/Nurture
- Translate business strategies into clear messaging frameworks, integrated campaign plans, and go-to-market execution.
- Plan and lead integrated campaigns including product launches, thought leadership, lead generation, and sales enablement programs across digital, paid, owned, and earned channels – including how content comes to life at key industry events.
- Support customer journeys and demand generation initiatives, translating performance metrics into business impact insights.
Sales Enablement & Content Development
- Lead creation of sales enablement tools including pitch decks, case studies, value propositions, campaign assets, etc.
- Ensure product and service messaging across Ecolab.com and other enterprise channels remain current, accurate, and aligned to business priorities.
Customer Experience Center Leadership
- Lead and own the Customer Experience Center in Houston, ensuring it delivers an exceptional, memorable experience for every visitor.
- Curate and cultivate the in-person journey, from guiding dynamic tours, providing seamless logistics, and keeping the center vibrant and impactful with up-to-date messaging.
- Champion excellence by maintaining a high-quality environment that reflects the brand and drives lasting business relationships.
Agency, Vendor & Cross-Functional Management
- Manage agency partners and vendors to deliver high-quality creative and campaign execution on time and on budget.
- Collaborate with other COEs and Downstream teams, managing key cross-functional stakeholder relationships to translate business strategies into effective integrated campaign plans and go-to-market executions.
Internal Communications & Engagement
- Collaborate with the Downstream leadership to translate business priorities into actionable communications.
- Contribute to Downstream internal communications including newsletters, leadership announcements, and town halls, with the understanding that as the COE continues to evolve, these responsibilities may shift or decrease.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field.
- 5+ years of marketing communications experience, including ownership of integrated campaigns.
- Proven experience managing complex projects in a matrixed organization.
- Expertise in campaign measurement and connecting campaigns back to business results.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate strategy into compelling narratives.
- Experience working across digital channels including web, email, social, and paid media.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting content creation for product launches, thought leadership, and lead generation programs.
- Experience managing agencies and external partners.
- Familiarity with marketing automation platforms and digital analytics.
- Industry knowledge of Downstream industry segments, such as refining, distribution, petrochemical processing, etc.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, public relations, or a related field
- 5+ years of marketing communications experience, including ownership of integrated campaigns
- Proven experience managing complex projects in a matrixed organization
- Expertise in campaign measurement and connecting campaigns back to business results
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working across digital channels including web, email, social, and paid media
- Experience supporting content creation for product launches, thought leadership, and lead generation programs
- Experience managing agencies and external partners
- Familiarity with marketing automation platforms and digital analytics
- Industry knowledge of Downstream industry segments
- Working knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign)
Ecolab Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — Feedback suggests the company provides strong retirement programs, including a 401(k) with employer matching and a pension, alongside options like an employee stock purchase plan. Offerings such as retiree healthcare benefits and diverse investment choices reinforce long-term financial support.
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Healthcare Strength — Feedback suggests medical coverage is broad, with HSA plan options and company contributions, prescription benefits, dental and vision, and virtual care and mental health support. Company-paid wellness programs and income protection (short- and long-term disability, life and accident) further strengthen core coverage.
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Parental & Family Support — Family-focused programs include fertility support, adoption assistance, and paid parental leave, complemented by counseling and resource services. These offerings are positioned as supportive of employee well-being across different life stages.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. For more Ecolab news and information, visit www.ecolab.com, or follow us on twitter.com/ecolab, facebook.com/ecolab or instagram.com/ecolab_inc.
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