At Trane Technologies™ and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

Job Summary:

Reporting directly to the Marketing Strategy & Operations Leader – Americas, the Marketing Excellence Specialist will deliver synergies and efficiencies and lead training and development for Americas Marketing. This role will work across the marketing team on the identification and development of standard marketing frameworks & tools, ensure agency partners are aligned to our needs and strategy, establish consistent budget management practices, design, implement, and iterate marketing training and development and lead marketing community engagement.

The ideal candidate is super organized, detail oriented, and has excellent communication skills. He or she loves tactical work and enjoys having a variety of things to do. He or she has experience developing standard processes and using project management software. Ultimately, this person wants to make everything as efficient, smooth, simple and repeatable as possible.

 

Thrive at work and at home: 

·       Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE!  

·       Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.  

·       401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.   

·       Paid time off, including in support of volunteer and parental leave needs.     

·       Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.   

·       Learn more about our benefits here!  

Where is the work: 

This position is located at our headquarters in Davidson, NC, with a hybrid work arrangement (3 days a week in the office).

Responsibilities:

Partner with marketers across four Business Units (Commercial, Residential, Thermo King and Trane Supply) and the three other Centers of Excellence (Digital & Marketing Technology, Brand & Content, Insights & Analytics) to: Refine processes Identify synergies, develop and roll out marketing standard workOverhaul the Marketing SharePoint site including design, rollout and continuous improvement    Revamp budget management, including forecasting, reviews, reporting and coordination with finance  Improve marketing communications process to sales, product management, and leadershipGuide partner selection Audit agency partners for effectiveness and efficiency, considering our in-house capacitiesCoordinate partner events and regular review of how we’re leveraging partnersCreate trainings Design, implement, and iterate on marketing training programs on standard work, tools, and marketing technologies to address skill gaps and continuously advance capabilitiesServe as liaison between marketing and other learning and development functions, including HRPlan engagement activities Foster marketing community engagement, identifying opportunities to engage the team, developing feedback mechanisms, and planning virtual/in-person events

Qualifications: 

3 – 5 years of relevant experienceEffective communicator and collaboratorStrong project management skillsStrong problem-solving skillsMarketing acumenAbility to identify new and better ways to improve processes and achieve objectivesDetail orientedAgency experience preferred but not requiredSix Sigma a nice to have to improve processes and increase quality and efficiency

Key Competencies: 

Experience in building operational programs that are scalable, defining roadmaps and translating strategic initiatives into tactical, objective programsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, navigate conflicting demands, and meet deadlinesExperience leading cross-functional and inter-departmental projects, working both independently and as a teamExcellent written and oral communication skillsCreative thinker with a preference for working in a fast paced, hands-on environmentInnovative problem solver with the ability to navigate complex situationsAbility to navigate through ambiguityPassion for excellence in people, process, and productsDesire to continuously seek improvement in existing processes and procedures with a strong bias to actionStrategic thinker with proven ability to deliver measurable results

Compensation:   
Base Compensation Range is $71,000 – $94,000+. Disclaimer: This base salary range is based on US national averages. Actual base pay could be a result of seniority, merit, geographic location where the work is performed.
 

Equal Employment Opportunity:   
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.