Content Manager

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

Who is Distech Controls?

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

Why Work for Distech Controls?

• Innovative driven company
• Dynamic workplace
• Open minded company
• Fast-paced company
• Modern work environment designed for our employees
• Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)

• Continuous professional development program
• Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
• 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from day 1
• Reward programs
• LEED-Certified building
• Foosball and ping-pong tables
• Situated near quartier Dix30
• On-site gym
• Daily fresh fruit
• Hot and cold beverages stations
• Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
• Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs
• Rewards program

Job Summary

Reporting to the Director, External Communications, the Content Manager will play a key role in contributing to the development and implementation of the overall marketing strategy for Distech Controls. You’ll work cross-functionally with colleagues in marketing, product, sales, and design.

The ideal candidate is an excellent storyteller with strong project management skills and the flexibility to support our overall marketing strategy for the growth of the organization by building awareness and commitment to the Distech Controls brand.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

Content Development

• Create and distribute various types of impactful content (inspirational, engaging, educational, etc.) for a variety of marketing and communications programs such as, but not limited to, presentations, brochures, promotional materials, case studies, newsletters, social media and website content.
• Manage the content writing and translation process, including sourcing and managing internal and external writers or subject matter experts and ensuring consistency in tone and image conveyed in relation to brand image.
• Maintain a high level of attention to detail for writing best practices, including editing, flow, grammar and punctuation.

Digital Marketing

• In collaboration with the Digital Marketing Manager, create and publish content on various digital and social media platforms, and maintain a consistent calendar of timely and relevant content.
• Communicate with audiences across all channels to build community relationships, including participating in conversations and responding to user questions/comments.
• Contribute to the successful execution of digital programs related to product launches, public relations and general marketing campaigns.
• Engage users (sales reps, customers, employees, etc.) with branded content.

Marketing Events:

• Contribute to the content development of marketing materials required for strategic events in the Americas and selected international trade shows.
• Ensure coverage (in person or remotely) of various internal and external events, in order to bring the Distech Controls experience to life through social platforms, but also to support the group's events team in the needs related to these events, when required.

Project Management:

• Manage project schedules, suppliers, internal resources, deadlines and budgets.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), report results and play an active role in improving overall marketing strategy.

Skills and Minimum Experience Required

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, or journalism or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a similar marketing role.
• Excellent writing skills in English and good knowledge of French.
• Ability to articulate complex subject matter in a straightforward, concise, and easily digestible manner for various audiences.
• The ability to juggle multiple projects while being flexible to accommodate shifting priorities.
• Initiative and team spirit, at ease in a remote working environment.
• Sense of organization and priorities, rigor, and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Mailchimp, Loomly, Asana and the Adobe suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign).
• B2B experience in the technology sector an asset.

Distech Controls Inc. is owned by Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc., which is located in the United States. These companies share a global recruitment system on which the data you provide will be stored, and which will be subject to the laws of the United States of America.