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About Us

Since 1989, SHI International Corp. has helped organizations change the world through technology. We’ve grown every year since, and today we’re proud to be a $16 billion global provider of IT solutions and services.

Over 17,000 organizations worldwide rely on SHI’s concierge approach to help them solve what’s next. But the heartbeat of SHI is our employees – all 7,000 of them. If you join our team, you’ll enjoy:

+ **Our commitment to diversity, as the largest minority- and woman-owned enterprise in the U.S.**

+ **Continuous professional growth and leadership opportunities.**

+ **Health, wellness, and financial benefits to offer peace of mind to you and your family.**

+ **World-class facilities and the technology you need to thrive – in our offices or yours.**

Job Summary

We are seeking a Director, Solutions Content Strategy to lead SHI’s thought leadership and content strategies for SHI’s Strategic Marketing team. This role will own the full lifecycle of content development, from concept to execution to measurement, while collaborating with key stakeholders across SHI. This position sits at the intersection of editorial and brand building and will develop and lead new and innovative strategies for bringing SHI’s storytelling to the right audiences.

Own and elevate Strategic and Solutions Marketing content in all its forms — from web to thought leadership bylines to webinar and event storytelling. You’ll help shape our narrative across content mediums and executive voices to move B2B audiences to think differently.

Role Description

+ Lead flagship thought leadership: Own the strategy, development, and execution ofSHI’s reports, embedding data, research, and frameworks into differentiated narratives.

+ Influenceand alignSHI’s POV: Partner with executives and stakeholders acrossthe business, partnerecosystemand SMEsto ensure alignment and buy-in acrossservices,solutionsand sales.

+ Resonate with multiple audiences: Ensure initiatives connect with both leadership audiences in IT, Security,Data Center, andProcurementand practitioners (developers, architects, operators), showing the fullportfolioand value ofSHI.

+ Monitor industry and competitive trends: Track news, research, and competitive narratives to ensureSHI’s thought leadership istimely, differentiated, and part of the broader market conversation.

+ Measure andoptimizeimpact: Define KPIs, track performance with analytics, and clearly communicate results back to stakeholders.

+ Lead content creation across formats: Build and execute content strategies across content mediums, including but not limited toweb,guides, thought leadershipreports,articlesandevent storytelling (session abstracts, talk tracks, occasional deck work).

+ Work withSHI marketing copywriters and creatives in a matrixed environment.

+ Champion and push our brand voice across content channels to differentiate the brand and stand out amongst a crowded ecosystem.

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Behaviors and Competencies

+ Leadership: Can lead strategic team initiatives, inspire others to take leadership roles, and foster a culture of shared responsibility and continuous improvement.

+ Strategic Thinking: Can analyze complex situations, drive organizational transformation, and adapt strategies to changing market conditions.

+ Business Acumen: Can provide strategic guidance and insights to drive overall business success.

+ Communication: Can lead and model exceptional communication at all levels of the organization, develop and implement communication strategies, and coach others to improve their communication skills.

+ Change Management: Can lead and model exceptional change management at all levels of the organization, can develop and implement change management strategies, and can coach others to improve their change management skills.

+ Collaboration: Can lead complex team projects, inspire others to collaborate effectively, and foster a culture of mutual respect and shared purpose.

+ Creativity: Can lead organizational transformation by fostering a culture of creativity, inspiring others, and driving breakthrough innovations.

+ Customer-Centric Mindset: Can lead strategic initiatives focused on improving the overall customer experience. Inspires and mentors others to adopt a customer-centric approach, fostering a culture of customer focus throughout the organization.

+ Data Analysis: Can lead data-driven initiatives, inspire others to adopt data analysis methods, and foster a culture of data literacy and informed decision-making.

+ Results Orientation: Can inspire a culture of results-orientation across the organization, setting high standards and holding everyone accountable for achieving results.

+ Strategic Implementation: Can lead the development and execution of comprehensive strategic plans, inspire and guide teams, and drive organizational change to achieve strategic objectives.

Skill Level Requirements

+ Experience in utilizing current marketing channels and techniques to effectively reach and engage target audiences. - Expert

+ The skill to assess market trends, consumer behavior, and competitive dynamics to inform strategic marketing decisions. - Expert

+ The capability to design and implement marketing strategies that align with the overall business strategy, driving organizational success through effective branding and market positioning. - Expert

+ Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, partners, and board members, which is essential for fostering collaboration and ensuring organizational alignment. - Expert

+ Experience in developing and executing strategies to generate interest and support the sales process. - Expert

+ Understanding of IT industry trends and dynamics, ensuring continuous learning and staying ahead of market shifts. - Expert

Other Requirements

+ Completed Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field, or relevant work experience required

+ 10+ years in editorial, content development, or related roles, with at least 10 years in B2B marketing environments.

+ 4+ years of experience in a management position required

+ Portfolio that demonstrates a mastery of storytelling across a wide range of marketing and projects across various target segments and verticals.

+ Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to articulate and sell content ideas effectively.

+ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment while maintaining a high level of attention to detail and quality.

+ Exceptional written communication skills and ability to produce clear, compelling, and creative copy.

+ Leadership and management experience, demonstrating the ability to build and inspire teams, uplevel work, motivate and resolve conflict and misalignment.

+ Background creating long-form content and event content, with a passion for writing and storytelling.

+ Proven ability to craft content that connects with B2B buyers across multiple personas and stages of the funnel

+ Ability to travel to SHI, Partner, and Customer Events

+ Ability to travel 25%

The estimated annual pay range for this position is $160,000 - $185,000 which includes a base salary and bonus. The compensation for this position is dependent on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and market location and, therefore, will vary from individual to individual. Benefits may include, but are not limited to, medical, vision, dental, 401K, and flexible spending.

Equal Employment Opportunity – M/F/Disability/Protected Veteran Status