Communications Manager DACH (m/w/d)

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Date: Apr 17, 2024

Location: Köln, DE

Company: AkzoNobel

We supply the sustainable and innovative paints and coatings that our customers, communities – and the environment – are increasingly relying on. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering paints company that’s committed to science-based targets and is taking genuine action to address globally relevant challenges and protect future generations.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com.

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Our AkzoNobel GmbH in Cologne is looking for the next possible starting date a:

Communications Manager (m/w/d) DACH

Your Responsibilities

Driving internal and external communications strategies tailored to the DACH market in collaboration with the EMEA and global communications team
Acting as a business partner for the DACH key stakeholders (e.g. local business leaders, Marketing and HR) to create a communication strategy to realize local business priorities
Driving positive company reputation e.g. through proactive social media management and networking with external stakeholders such as journalists, government or NGOs
Fostering awareness of company strategies and purposes, by serving as an advocate for the organization
Planning and executing targeted communication campaigns
Implementing media monitoring techniques and providing media training for senior leaders
Managing communication and public affairs issues, including different crises and emergencies
Identifying potential risks affecting the company's reputation and providing measures to mitigate harm

Your Qualifications

Proven experience in internal and external communications in an international multi-stakeholder environment including crisis communications
Experience with traditional and digital (social) media channels
Excellent German and English language skills, additional French language skills preferred
Ability to create editorial content – e.g. press releases, articles, videos, social media posts
Comfortable to moderate local webcasts, local town halls and internal trainings
Understanding of local economic developments, trends and the ability to translate these into communication opportunities
Pro-active mindset and experienced working with KPI

Your Benefits

Attractive remuneration in accordance with the chemical industry collective agreement, including special payments under the collective agreement
Above-average pension scheme
37.5 hours / week
30 days vacation
Extensive digital learning opportunities
Employee parking spaces

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We are looking forward to receiving your application in English including your salary expectations and your earliest availability date via our career page.

If you have additional questions please reach out to Maria Botha, maria.botha@akzonobel.com

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 38624

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