Marketing Director, Aries Systems

Aries Systems, Marketing Manager

Reporting to the Chief Operating Office, this important position is crucial to the continued growth and vitality of the company.  The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role within scholarly journals publishing, and will have responsibility for all departmental activities as well as the expansion of existing marketing programs.

Business Overview:

New to the Elsevier family, Aries Systems has experience tremendous success and has a thirty plus year history of innovation. Aries is dedicated to providing scholarly journals with leading-edge workflow solutions (Editorial Manager, ProduXion Manager and LiXuid Manuscript).  Aries Systems transforms the way scholarly publishers bring high-value content to the world. The company’s innovative and forward-looking workflow solutions manage the complexities of modern print and electronic publishing—from submission to editorial management and peer review, to production tracking and publishing channel distribution.  Aries Systems is committed to delivering solutions that help publishers and scholars enhance the discovery and dissemination of human knowledge.  You can learn more about Aries and our products at: https://www.ariessys.com/

Responsibilities: 

• Manage marketing staff to implement marketing initiatives, including conference exhibits, marketing pieces, newsletters, User Group meetings, Social Media pages, Web sites, etc.
• Produce clear and compelling marketing materials and copy based on sound understanding of Aries product offering
• Undertake competitive analysis by appropriately participating in sales process and industry events
• Manage external vendor relationships either directly or through staff
• Liaise with Product Management department concerning market requirements and upcoming developments
• Engage in strategic thinking to propose and implement new marketing, branding and corporate positioning initiatives

Education, Experience, Skills:

• Exceptional writing skill, marketing copy in particular, is essential
• Prior experience in Scholarly Publishing is strongly preferred
• Appropriate professional experience including at least four years in a similar marketing role is required
• Ability to rapidly develop (or currently have) a good understanding of Aries’ market position and product offerings
• Excellent organizational, prioritization, as well as time, project and people management skills
• Thorough with a great attention to detail
• Able to learn (or have experience with) applications such as Constant Contact, Salesforce, and Cvent
• Bachelor’s degree

We offer:

·         Competitive salary depending on experience

·         Bonus opportunity

·         Medical, dental and generous matching 401K benefits

·         Generous PTO (vacation, personal, sick & volunteer days)

·         Education assistance

·         Excellent training and a team to support you

·         Numerous online resources to assist with your self-development and career progression

·         An opportunity to grow and advance within a truly global organization

·         Flexible, casual, family friendly environment and 24 hour fitness center

·         Elsevier/Aries Systems is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Elsevier is a global information analytics business that helps institutions and professionals progress science, advance healthcare and improve performance for the benefit of humanity.   Elsevier provides digital solutions and tools in the areas of strategic research management, R&D performance, clinical decision support, and professional education.  Elsevier employs over 7,000 people in more than 70 offices worldwide.