Jill Armstrong

Director, Grand Rapids Office

 

Jill Armstrong is director of a5's Grand Rapids, Michigan office where she handles business development and client relations for the Chicago-based strategic communications firm.

During 25 years of managing strategic communications for industry-leading corporations, Jill has earned a reputation for bringing entrepreneurial acumen to companies and their customer networks. She assists her clients in developing strategic solutions that are aligned with business goals and focused on bottom line results.

Prior to owning her own consulting business, Jill held a variety of
marketing, communication, and sales operation management positions
with manufacturers and retailers of contract, residential and outdoor
furnishings and building products. They include Steelcase, HON Industries,
Howard Miller Clock Company, Kirsch, Heatilator, and Landscape Forms,
among others.

She has developed and executed award-winning marketing and sales programs for manufacturers and dealers. Her experience spans business-to-business and consumer markets and encompasses corporate marketing and communications, brand development, public, investor and employee relations, product and sales training, customer relationship management (CRM), sales meetings and event management, incentive programs, sales promotion, and business development.