Advertising Director-Capital Equipment

Our client designs, manufactures and sells a wide range of passenger car and truck service equipment including:

• Computer-based wheel alignment systems
• Suspension and brake testing systems
• Wheel balancers
• Brake lathes
• Tire changers
• Vehicle lifts

Their award-winning research and development team of mechanical, electrical and software engineers

is responsible for hundreds of patented and exclusive features that make our client’s products the most

productive undercar service equipment available.

They are a primary supplier in major car and truck manufacturer dealership equipment programs and are the

recipient of many OEM supplier awards. They have been chosen for use at OEM production, research, testing

and training facilities including: Chrysler’s Chelsea Proving Grounds; Ford’s Experimental Vehicles

Building; General Motors’ Milford Proving Grounds; and VW/Audi’s Auburn Hills headquarters. Their

heavy-duty brake testing equipment is the choice of the U.S. Army Logistics Command.

Since 1946 when they were founded, the company has built a reputation for innovation and visionary

leadership in the application of the newest technologies to automotive undercar service.

Location:

St. Louis, Missouri Headquarters

Position Description:  MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH CAPITAL EQUIPMENT COMPANY

Job Title:                          Advertising Director

Department:                     Marketing

Location:                          Corporate Office, Bridgeton, MO

Status:                              Exempt

Key Results Area:

¨       Coordinates and directs the Company’s graphic designers, video lab, photographer, and support team

 Principle Duties Responsibilities:

¨       Directs design, photography, video and art direction for sales and corporate communications

¨       Develops and maintains creative standards for sales materials and corporate communications

¨       Manages process from ideation through execution to delivery of communication pieces to all customers (internal/external)

¨       Direct supervision of design staff responsible for execution of designs, sales materials and corporate communications pieces

Required Skills:

¨       Demonstrated leadership and ability to develop people.

¨       Works effectively across the organization and fosters teamwork.

¨       Must have excellent written and oral communication skills

Education:

BA in Art-related field required; post-graduate Art degree with emphasis in computer design strongly preferred

Experience:

¨       6-8 years previous graphic design experience with increasing responsibilities and previous supervisory/management experience. Video and website supervision experience a plus.

Compensation:

based on past compensation and experience+ 20-30% bonus, relocation package included