Director, Corporate Communications

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Savage is a global provider of supply chain infrastructure and logistics solutions with more than 200 locations across the United States, Canada, Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Since we were founded in 1946, we’ve grown from a small family business to an international company with more than 4,000 team members. We’re proud to be recognized as a Military Friendly Employer and a Top Company for Women to Work in Transportation. Savage is a place where your growth is supported and your impact matters. Join us and do things you never dreamed possible.

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The Communications Director leads and oversees the organization’s communications function. This role develops and executes strategies to share corporate messaging with internal and external audiences while ensuring consistency, clarity, and alignment with the company’s brand and values.

The Basics:

Location: Midvale, UT

Days/Hours: Full-time, Monday – Friday, Hybrid schedule

These are just a few of the benefits you can expect from working with Savage:

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision, PTO, Holidays, Profit Sharing, and 401(k) with match.

• Uniform Services Time Off (USTO)

• Uniform Services Differential Pay

• A culture that appreciates Team Members

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies that support business objectives and strengthen the organization’s image

• Review and edit communications to ensure messaging is clear, on-brand, and aligned with organizational standards

• Oversee content development and select appropriate channels to reach target audiences effectively

• Measure and report on the effectiveness of communication campaigns using defined performance metrics

• Partner with executive leadership to align messaging with strategic goals

• Select and manage communications tools, technologies, and platforms to improve messaging effectiveness

• Lead a team of communications professionals by providing coaching, direction, and performance management

• Ensure alignment with company policies and maintain a consistent brand voice across all communication channels

• Support executive communication needs and events, including developing presentations, talking points, and written materials on behalf of Savage leaders

• Manage media relations and support crisis communications on behalf of the organization

Requirements to be successful in this position:

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, public relations, marketing, or a related field

• 10+ years of related experience

• Valid Passport or the ability to obtain a passport

• Demonstrate prior leadership experience, including managing teams and overseeing departmental functions

• Apply extensive knowledge of communications strategies, including brand management, social media, web, internal communications, executive communications, media relations, events, and multi-channel content delivery

• Preferred: Experience contributing to strategic planning and managing communications budgets

• Demonstrate experience managing conferences, town halls, and other events

• Communicate clearly in writing and verbally in English for job-related and safety-critical communications; accommodations are available as appropriate

• Demonstrate strategic thinking and strong leadership capabilities

• Influence effectively and build relationships across all levels of the organization

• Apply strong interpersonal and team-building skills

• Communicate persuasively with strong attention to detail

• Evaluate communication performance metrics and campaign effectiveness to inform decisions and continuous improvement

Here are some of the physical requirements for this role:

• Requires approximately 25% regular travel, with heavier traffic cycles during busier times. (Principal travel in North America, including USA, Canada, and Mexico, with potential occasional travel to other international locations, which may include the Middle East.)

• Position is largely sedentary in a climate-controlled office environment

• Sitting for extended periods of time (up to 6-10 hours per day), while working at computer or desk

• Frequently uses hands and fingers for keyboarding, writing, and operating office tools

• Reads printed materials and computer screens, adjusts focus, and maintains attention to detail

• Hears and speaks frequently, to communicate effectively in-person, by telephone, or via virtual platforms

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and reach office-related supplies, files, chairs, and carts

• Ability to move for short periods between work areas to attend meetings or retrieve materials

• Exposed to standard office-related materials and substances, with low-to-moderate noise levels

• If applicable, during operations, visits may be required by the site or customer to wear PPE, including but not limited to respirators, safety glasses, gloves, steel-toed footwear, fire-resistant and/or high-visibility clothing, and hearing protection

Additional Information:

• A complete job description is available upon request

• Savage is an Equal Opportunity Employer and maintains a drug-free workplace

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• You may view available jobs at and apply using the online job posting.

• Eligible full-time team members may participate in the company benefit package, which currently includes medical, dental, and vision plans; company-paid life, AD&D and disability insurance; supplemental life and disability options; health savings and flex spending accounts; profit sharing; PTO and a 401(k) plan with match.

• Part-time team members are eligible to participate in the 401(k) plan with match, profit sharing, PTO, and may be eligible to participate in the medical plan depending on hours worked.

• Our benefit packages may change from time to time.

Job Details

Job Family L4

Pay Type Salary